I think that was a pretty accurate assessment. I had just broken up my front court and signed 19 year old Baum and Taylor and figured I would contend for promotion once they hit 21.
Sonics and the Unicorns are tough, but I think I have a puncher's chance ESPECIALLY if I can secure home court. With Slatington in somewhat of a transition mode, you would be the only team keeping me from promoting if I snuck out of the Big 8. I think I can take you best of 3 barring a late addition to your squad.
If not this year, then next year is looking good. Taylor/Shepherd/Baum is a pretty versatile front court right now. Next season Baum will be done with training and able to man the Center position full time. My advantage is that even though I keep the same players, they get slightly better each week. It is just a waiting game because I am making money hand over fist and slowly improving.