Complex sentence: During his first season, the team struggled to a 6-8 record, due primarily to a weak defense, while off the field, Erdelatz battled an ulcer caused by numerous problems with the team's front office.
Split into simpler sentences: During his first season, the team struggled to a 6-8 record, with a weak defense being the main problem. Off the field, Erdelatz battled an ulcer caused by numerous conflicts with the team's front office.