I do agree with the notion that this year was by far our best chance to make the postseason of the years in the near future. Gallardo with a year of experience, Sheets in a contract year so likely pitching a good amount of innings. Next year, we have Gallardo coming off injury, and no legit #2 pitcher whatsoever, with no pitching prospects ready to come up to join the rotation (unless I'm forgetting someone here). I don't think that necessarily means we have to sign Sheets to an extension, but there is zero chance our starting rotation next year is better than our rotation this year (had Gallardo not been injured). That, to me is why the Gallardo injury stings as bad as it does.