Unfortunately all the issues with the Os rotation is clearly evident the first time through. Everyone in world sees it.
Elias dosn't seem willing to trade from an area of strength ( position players) to fix their weakness. ( pitching). Until Cowser broke his thumb they were probably going to have to send down Krstadt which is just nuts.
The last 8 months or so has been mind boggling with Elias's trades and FA signing.
They've already passed the point of being able to extend Gunner. Seeing KC jumping on extending Witt early and then Boston ponying up the prospects and then signing Crochett long term is really infuriating to me.
Elias certainly is a great talent evaluater to draft and develop the position players they have but his trade deadline last year was a disaster.( other than Eflin)
It's been downhill since winning the division 2 years ago.
As currently constructed they seem to be an 80 - 84 win team.
I know Financials are a different animal in the NFL but look at the Commanders. There going for it while JD5 is on a rookie deal. Your paying Gunner not much more than League minimum to put up mvp numbers but you can't afford a front line pitcher? Give me a break. I thought we were passed the point of signing guys like Kyle Gibson. Apparently not.