It's time for the national media (like @Buster_ESPN & many others) to finally acknowledge how brilliant AJ Preller has been. There's a lot of Tatis & Paddack praise, but that should be followed by commending AJ & his staff. Their ability to reallocate assets has been unreal. (1.) The minor warranted critiques from pundits have been answered with vengeance. From scouting department, player development progression, continuing to swing for-the-fences, record breakin signings SD never had, ballsy hires & moves in general regardless of industry perception. (2)