At what point do these teams start to realize that you can't win without a competent bullpen? Look at what the Pirates have been able to build despite having an anemic offense and so-so starters. These perennial losers have starters on limited pitch counts, yet they have no one to pitch the 6th, 7th and 8th innings who can get anyone out. It makes no sense.
It's the equivalent to not having a kicking game in football. You can't win without it. Spend all the $$$ you want on sluggers and the "big name" guys who entertain the crowds. You're going nowhere without relief pitching.