IMO, and purely IMO, but I don't think the pitching staff is that bad. Yes they are bad this year, but I think it will improve dramatically next year.
Starters. Weaver, CJ, Richards, and hopefully Vargas is a good 1-4. People will say Weaver is no longer a true #1, but really he will win games for you. I'd rather have him than many of the so called "aces" in the league. So that leaves getting a back of the rotation guy. Easier than getting an ace or #2. I think people have become spoiled on the Ace 1, 1a, and solid 2's that we had before. Many teams, including some playoff teams would probably love to have our 1-4.
Relievers. IMO, Burnett was the biggest loss from our pen this year. He would have been a 60-70 inning solid reliever. And I disagree that he was an injury risk. But Frieri, Burnett, Williams (LR), Coello, Walden, Kohn, DLRosa is 7 relievers when you really only need 6. The core is there. IMO, the instruction/leadership might not be.
Again, I think we need to add a few players. But IMO, it's not doom and gloom like it seems like on the board lately.
(And if I'm ranting, I'm drunk. So I apologize)