For this franchise, the worst case is 6-10.

 

 

5-11 or worse and Gus apparently doesn't "have it" and is gone.  In that event, hard to call this a bad scenario.

 

7-9 or better and Gus is staying because he might finally be getting this lethargic team going.  This is a good scenario.

 

6-10, factoring in the impending FA aquisitions and draft class, means Gus probably stays but we have no idea if he is going to work out yet, which could mean another wasted year for the franchise.

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