They are 12th in the NL in runs, 9th in OPS, and have the 5th worst run differential. 8th in ERA, 12th in BAA. They are nowhere close to a contending team. And you are saying "all they need is a #1/#2 pitcher" like that's easy to acquire. Stearns has the right blueprint in place, and it's going to take multiple years. Now, whether the right players are/were acquired is something we will find out, but he's doing it the right way.