Quote Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve View Post
I think our ultimate failure last offseason, and it has been said a few times, is that we got comfortable in what we had instead of trying to get better. We became too loyal. In this day and age loyalty is going to have to take a backseat. If the guy is a difference maker then you bring him in, no matter who you piss off. THE TEAM THE TEAM THE TEAM
I think we had some key injuries where we couldn't afford it along with maybe resting on our laurels. We didn't have the Mangum, TA, or Rowdey to kick people in the ass and get it going. Once we were forced to use Preston Johnson and Brandon Smith as starters, our main inning eaters out of the bullpen were gone. It would have probably taken 3 or 4 guys to absorb those innings and no one stepped up. I am actually disappointed that Jack Walker didn't pitch better. I had high hopes that he could lock down the mid week starter or at least long relief on the weekends.