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.