The Epstein/Hoyer Rebuild – Year 1 The Lou Pinella/Jim Hendry era was highlighted by regular season success and playoff failure. 2007 and 2008 brought NL Central victories, followed by quick 3-game sweep defeats in the NLDS. But the team get progressively worse from 2009 to 2010 (when Pinella was fired) to 2011. So, the reins … Continue reading Who Won the Trade – Year 1 of the Epstein/Hoyer rebuild (2012)