Quote:If the player they were expected to replace has shown enough improvement to warrant remaining in his position, how is that a bad thing?

 

I don't see that scenario as a disappointment.  I see it as validation that they are building the roster the right way and we're starting to see the benefits. 

Point taken.

 

It also exposes the tacit premise that the signing/acquisition is necessarily an upgrade.

 

Of course, if the team spent millions on these guys and they don't start...that's gotta hurt some.

 

I mean what would be the feeling if Thomas somehow can't beat out Marcedes Lewis?  I would guess disappointment would be an understatement on this board.

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