I'm really not sure about anything NN says anylonger. I even think that Marcus is starting to get irritated by him. Everyone knows that reeating as WS champs is very difficult at best. Lots of things have to fall in place for you. But to go into this mode this early in the season is just - typical Nolan. Still thinks he spouts his line of pessimism just to get everyone's attention. For some people the glass is half full for others it is half empty for Nolan the glass is cracked, never could hold water and he's here to let the world know - that's the reality of the situation.