The decision has already been formulated on the 2019 Boston Red Sox and the reality is it is two possible outcomes based on a perception of success in making the playoffs. The infusion of another Wild Card option a few seasons in the rear view mirror offers an intriguing addition to the possibilities of teams making a buy, sell, or hold decisions. A further complication is the hard-line on transactions after the July 31st trade deadline that limits decision-making.
As an amateur student of history, it is reminiscent of Dwight Eisenhower having two public pronouncements ready regarding the invasion of Europe in 1944 – one for failure and one for success.