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As the franchise entered the 2020s, there was renewed hope, with a core of promising players like José Abreu and Tim Anderson complemented by significant signings like Eloy Jiménez and Luis Robert Jr. The team showed flashes of potential by winning 93 games in 2021, finishing atop the AL Central. But postseason disappointments revealed underlying issues. Following their elimination in the playoffs, instead of making impactful acquisitions to bolster the roster, the front office opted for lesser moves in free agency, reigniting critiques from fans and analysts alike.