PHOENIX -- The D-backs had planned to still be playing this week, but a disappointing finish got them started on the offseason early.
As the front office continues its end-of-the-year meetings, here are five questions the D-backs have to answer this offseason.
1. What went wrong in September?
While most of the questions will focus on the future, the D-backs initially have to glance in the rearview mirror and figure out what caused their September swoon.
It's easy to point a finger at the bullpen, but the answer is likely to be more nuanced than that, and involves other aspects of the team, like the offense and collective mindset.