Sure, Philadelphia has made some additions, buying low on reliever Jordan Romano and Max Kepler before pulling off a trade to acquire Miami Marlins ace Jesus Luzardo, but those moves pale in comparison to what many thought might happen.

That has created a negative sentiment about the team.

There isn't a whole lot of faith the Phillies will be able to reach the pinnacle of the sport based on their inability to produce consistent offense in important spots and the bullpen's clockwork-like late struggles.

However, Dombrowski doesn't agree with that point of view.

"I think we're as good. I mean, we were pretty good last year at the end of the season ... I think we have a really good ballclub," he said per Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia when asked if he thought this current roster is as good as last year's.

While fans might not like to hear that, it's hard to argue with him.

Philadelphia improved their starting rotation, brought in another weapon to be used in the outfield, and could see a bounce back from Bryson Stott and Trea Turner on offense that would truly make this lineup scary.

The Phillies haven't done a whole lot, but in the mind of the front office, they didn't have to based on who is already a member of this team.

Will Dombrowski's statement be proven true?

Only time will tell.