I kind of like the feeling.
I still grumble about the loss of Kivlehan, but I'm kind of liking Dipoto. It took me a bit to get the Miley deal, but when it hit me (the "NEED" for 200 innings), it hit me hard.
And then he came up smelling like a rose with Iwakuma. I love the Lind signing. Aoki, too.
I'm still thinking that there may be a RHB CF in the works....but Guti may be able to play CF, or O'Malley....and Booger may walk his way onto the 25-Man.
I don't think Dipoto is a genius, and he hasn't found a new "Moneyball" advantage, but I like a guy who works toward a philosophical goal. Well, as long as they aren't a Puritan about it. Dipoto seems not to be.
Did all of his effort work wonders in Anaheim? Nah....but I'm loving attitude he's brought here. Something is happening.