Yeah, this pretty much sums up how I feel. I really thought a Shields signing would help us out with the loss of MB next year, but oh well. There is a ton of talent to draw from next year. I may consider signing someone like Soriano to a 2-year $8M deal to help the bullpen out, but it's not essential. I think Travis has a chance to join the team in June and do well, filling our hole at 2B.
I guess they only issue is the overall uncertainty. Expecting both Pompey and Travis, two rookies, to lead a team to a WS seems a little crazy. I'm not sure a team with two position rookies has ever gone to the WS.