I remember Z used to throw his tailing fastball in the 95mph range in 2004. Since then, it seems like he did lose some velocity or that he changed his approach and isn't throwing as hard.
I personally don't think so. I have been impressed with the way we have been playing this year, but I do believe without Prior and Wood we won't go too far.
If Wood isn't a starter to us he's basically worthless. If he comes back and for whatever reason goes back on the DL, he will be as good as gone for next year.
I don't blame Bartman one bit, if I was to blame one person it would be AGone. Too bad the damage was done, I just hope we'll have an opportunity similar to 2003 again.