re: Oh what could have been...

I think last week I would have agreed with you. But now I don't trust a single damn pitch that's currently healthy. I just don't know what to think about this pitching staff. Of the healthy ones, I actually think Hess is the best option at starter right now. He has proven to be the guy that can go the deepest into a game. And even then, he is inconsistent. Never know which Hess you'll get.

As I reflect on Adam's preseason thread, I'm even more disgusted. I, and others, actually thought we may have not 3, not 4, but 5 actual effective starters.
The foundation of this team has collapsed and they have not played up to our expectations at any phase of the game.