but they never really looked like an "unstoppable juggernaut" going forward. that was always unrealistic. what was always hoped for was that we could have a several year window where we usually won 90-95 games and got a bunch of shots at the playoffs. that's what we have. the pitching crashed harder than expected this year, but this was always going to be a transitional year or two for the pitching staff, so it doesn't really change anything long-term. we have a great core of controlled players, lots of financial flexibility, and a great front office. the plan to have success for the better part of a decade is right where it needs to be.