About the only positive I can think of at this stage is that the current snide is happening as we approach the trade deadline and it is apparent that the roster, as currently constructed, has some flaws that can hopefully be addressed with some roster changes.
The big difference to last year is that last year they started off slow, then were playing like bandits for the six weeks or so heading into the all-star break. So it appeared as though the team had found it's rhythm and I will always maintain the Danny was right to stand pat at the trade deadline. The team was playing exceptionally well. it was only after the trade deadline they played .500 ball for the rest of the season.