This! While the system depth did take a hit with all the deals, I wouldn't qualify any of the players given up as future cornerstone types. They also managed to weed out several guys in need of Rule 5 40-man protection, so that's a win-win as well. Just taking a look at the talented starting pitching staff Biloxi has this year makes me think that not only the immediate future is bright, but the long-range forecast is calling for sunny skies as well Please. Please. PLEASE remember this anytime we want to complain about not trading for an "ace". We have our stud farm rearing and ready to join as soon as next season all while making a playoff run this season. I think Stearns has been diligent in turning over every rock in a quest to acquire an ace-type pitcher, but it just hasn't happened as of yet. It wouldn't surprise me in the least to see a big move this offseason for one of those types, though. He knows now that this team's base is elite, and a top-end rotation may be all that's standing in the way of being the top team in the NL for the next several years. Granted those types obviously are difficult to acquire, but if a guy like deGrom, Syndergaard, Bumgarner, or even Wheeler became available, I would hope and expect Stearns to be heavily involved in those conversations. That said, even if a pitcher is not acquired, the Brewers stand to have tremendous talented starting pitching depth going into the 2019 season, especially if Nelson makes a full recovery.