Keep in mind with José and Alpha that only one storm name has been retired without the storm reaching hurricane strength, Tropical Storm Allison in 2001.  It caused over 50 deaths in the Houston area.  Although I am sure, Jeanne would have joined Allison had it not reach hurricane strenght due to what it did as a tropical storm.  I also highly doubt Ophelia will be retired and am not so sure that it merits its own article.  But, these are things we can take care of in the off-season (if there is one) and we have more time for cleanup.