This is all on Reinsdorf period. Their outfield at the beginning of the season needed a bat. Everyone knew it and they did nothing. Their catching was weak and they did nothing about it either. Then there is the non-existent DH since the beginning of the season. They also never brought in a legit 4-5 starter, instead trying to once again go with the cheap retreads and never-weres.
In short, Reinny is a piece of shit owner refusing to spend money when it was obvious that it was needed. They got a windfall when the dufus and his kid left the clubhouse but then Reinny just put it in the bank. I absolutely hate this SOB. He is one of the worst owners in all of sports and he hired shit for managers. Ventura is a putz. Watching him manage is like watching paint dry, no energy, no excitement, no leadership. Who in the hell, though, would want to work for Reinny? I wouldn't. No way. You have to be a lap dog and suck up to Reinny and I personally am sick of it. I have said on more than a few occasions that a batting line-up is a very co-dependent thing. They had three major holes that they needed to fill and they failed miserably. Catcher, center field, and DH were far below average. Fuck Reinny.