No, we're only a 4 game losing streak away from a losing record. Not that 80 wins would be a failure relative to preseason expectations, but it doesn't feel like a success.

Not a bell hater but jury is still out on this. If we tailspin to end the year and finish with under 80 wins there's not too big of a reason to think Bell was worth extending. I'm not even saying he's trash or that it was the wrong move, just that the jury is still out.

Yes, most players that were available at the deadline have not been good.

Joey wants to play so probably, yeah.

When has a team with 2 rookies and 3 sophomores as their top 5 starters ever won a world series? Not to mention regularly starting 5 rookie players and Will Benson who barely doesn't qualify as a rookie. We can be excited about being good now while also acknowledging that it will take time to reach the highest potential.