To be honest I'd much rather play we play ourselves up from a 17 point deficit in B, than struggle to avoid relagation in A with a 30 point deficit. That too with a team thats probably the least cohesive in our recent history - not to disrespect any talents or younger players, but it takes time to gel together a unit of some standing. If we start the year as things stand in Serie B, there is a realistic chance of being in A within a season. However starting in A at even -20 will be detrimental to any plans we may try and put in place.
PS: Also lets not forget the mindset: as of now we have been demoted to B for acts off the field. If we were to be demoted after poor performances on the pitch, it would change a lot at the club, and that mindset is something we cant afford to risk.