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Stearns faces immense pressure to produce results quickly. The franchise’s resources—including prospects, payroll flexibility, and financial backing—are all in place for a rapid rebuild. Francesa underscores that this window must deliver dividends within this season, or risk significant fan and media backlash. The team has already undergone major assets’ trades: Nimmo, Diaz, and Alonso are all out, replaced by question marks and new young talent.