Dave Dombrowski did his job. He did exactly what he was brought here to do, gutting the farm system and splurging on free agents in a series of win-now moves to put a contending team over the top. The result was three consecutive division titles, a franchise-record 108 win season and a World Series title for the Boston Red Sox.
The urgency to win came at a cost, one that ultimately cost Dombrowski his job.
A disappointing season that will almost certainly keep the Red Sox out of the playoffs for the first time since 2015 means changes are on the horizon.