Elias needed to be aggressive in FA or via trade and he wasn't, other than making some middle of the road acquisitions. This team won 100 games 2 years ago, regressed a bit last season plus all the pitching injuries. Perpetually in 'build for the future' mode by developing prospects. It's getting a little old, and doing only that is not conducive to competing for the division when 3 of the 4 other teams consistently go after proven talent to improve their rosters.