2002 Redux

[Gwreck]

A couple years removed from a World Series loss.



Splashy offseason move to trade for an aging second baseman that's supposed to rejuvenate the offense.



Injuries and players performing below expectations leads to a disaster season that takes several years to recover from.

[Edgy MD]

I don't know how well the parallel works, but I'm generally down on splashy offseason moves to trade for an aging second baseman that's supposed to rejuvenate the offense.



Also, a highly physically fit manager who gaining a reputation for being out of his depth.

[G-Fafif]

Edgy MD wrote: Also, a highly physically fit manager who gaining a reputation for being out of his depth.

You mean Howe or Valentine, because Howe was '03. I don't remember Valentine being considered out of his depth...whereas that describes Howe to a tee.

[Edgy MD]

I'm in a Howe place.* I was thinking of 2003.



I regret the error.



* It's very well-lit.