To me 42 wins would be a C season. Not a complete failure, but mediocre and disappointing. This team is due for more than marginal improvement.
I'd say 45-46 wins for a B season and 50 wins for an A season, assuming decent health, of course.
I just discovered that the old forum was back up for the moment and found my way here. 👋 I just passed my 20th anniversary on ST, or at least I would have if the forum had been up at the time.