IMO, this team is a full year ahead of schedule. I wanted 8-8 last year, playoffs this year and a SB run in '19. That this team is where it is currently is truly inspiring and unexpected. So 'expecting' more than the playoffs, much less a SB win, is just some giddiness and optimism from fans that have been dying to have some for way way too long.

All any team can do is contend, to place themselves in a position to win. This team is in that position currently, the remaining games will determine if they can keep it and once in the short season of the playoffs, anything can and will happen. I expect them to compete in every game and so far they have not disappointed once.