I wonder if ownership just saw the cycle from 04 - 19 and wanted to get off the roller coaster. Maybe they thought there was a better way to compete year in and year out?
This is one of the personal issues that I can't put any effort into following. It used to be that every poster went after A700 24/7. Now, it's moon. Heavy lies the crown.
I would say that I think the ownership has different values now in 2021 than they did in 2011. Theo did what was asked of him. He fed the monster pretty well. Dombrowski did what was asked of him. Push the pedal to the medal in win another championship. I think ownership is more $$$ conscience today than they were a few years ago.
I don't think Bloom is going to sign any of the QO guys. There will be a big draft class next season.
An offseason of Wacha/Paxton/2 bargain relievers/Iggy isn't leaving me very fulfilled.