Seriously. Read the Sun-Times today. Couch goes out of his way to find something negative about the return of Kerry Wood. Couch writes:

So how long will Wood, who’s throwing 94 mph, really be a bit part?

Here’s a prediction: Within two weeks, he’ll be an important part of the bullpen. And the hype will build around him again.

“I don’t know how much hype there will be with me coming and pitching one inning,” he said.

This can get tricky for the Cubs. At what point does the team start counting on him to get the big outs? He’s a veteran, and has been the leader of that clubhouse for years.

Here’s another prediction: He’ll get hurt again.

And what will happen to the relievers then? Will they start wondering who’s going to fill his spot, looking around for a new leader?

Maybe that’s getting carried away. But “Wood” and “miracle recovery” from rotator-cuff pain can do that to you.

Piniella said to start with baby steps. But in Wood’s case, baby steps usually mean baby tendinitis.

Well, Prior is out for the year, having had surgery. But Wood joins the no-Wood/no-Prior era.

“I just want to slide right in and go unnoticed and unseen,” he said, “and be part of the winning process.”

It would be a miracle.

Come on man, the guy deserves a moment of hope and possibility after everything he’s been through. Let’s not blow it for him before he steps on the mound! Couch may have a point worth discussing but let’s wait until the guy actually makes it back before we start worrying about him getting hurt again. Please.