I did not say they were not very good (last year) they were a great defence team, great pitching but they lacked at the plate could not hit GOOD pitchers, No batting coach, it showed. I do know 4 of there starters graduated, another left the team, that makes 5, how do you come up with 6 starters returning. I am not on here to fuss with you, the Thread asked how they were, I gave my opinion sorry if you don't see it that way, you must be close to team. and if you have watched them at the plate and have not seen what I have seen you don't know a whole lot about batting. Most had very bad mechanics. (sorry it's just what I saw)