In this popular, semi-anal segment, we examine questions in regards to the Cubs that are literally burning in people's brains. Have no fear...we're here to provide the bucket of water to douse that fire, although I fear your burns may prove to be fatal anyway.

This week's question comes from Tommy in Schaumburg:

Will Ryan Dempster shave his goatee?

Good question Tommy, thanks for asking. A hastily executed Google Image search turns up no pictures of Mr. Dempster without his trademark fiery red goatee, so one could logically surmise that not only will he adamantly refuse to shave it despite what will surely be strongly worded memos from upper management, but that in fact, he was born with his facial crutch.

Expect the unruly Canadian hurler to keep the goatee for the entire 2010 campaign and to post an ERA in the mid-3's with solid peripherals, all while continuing to provide a 'good but not great' clubhouse presence.