Hey Vinnietoothpicks, I really liked The Sopranos overall. I hated Tony's mother and son. I agree with you. Barese should have been the new Boss. He was the most qualified.
1) He should have had one man in His Crew be his Junior Partner ( Top Assistant).
2) Retained His Crew as his power base.
3 Then had all the other crews partner with him. Chicago style.