When Pedro left, I knew why. When Nomar left, I knew it was time. But this? I can't handle it. Not yet. I feel pathetic for being so upset, but I am. I have a LOT of thoughts, but am in no way ready to get them down yet.
you really think this is on a scale with Pedro and Nomar, guys who had been with the Sox forever?
The one thing Theo showed us is, you can't be sentimental about these things (like not bringing in a defensive replacement for Buckner 'cause you want him to be on the field to celebrate when the sox win, or not saving $40 million by releasing your aging shooting guard 'cause your owner has a good relationship with him).
so we shouldn't be sentimental about theo. he'll be fine.
I'm not worried about Theo, I'm worried about the Sox. This is indicative of a MUCH bigger problem and now, instead of having Thoe around to help lure players to Boston to fill the gapping holes in our lineup, we need to focus on finding a suitable replacement GM. Like I said, I have a TON to say about this, I just need to get it all out. Might take a while.
Or, as my wife who knows nothing about baseball put it...
"Who is that guy? He looks young."
"Oh, he's the guy that put together the World Series team? Weren't they looking for a guy who could do that for like... 100 years? Why let him go?"
"Well... then I guess they were just happier when they were losing. Either that or they couldn't stand to see their fans happy. What do you want for dinner?"
I think you too would leave if you never got the keys to the car. The warning signs to this were loud and clear, I just didnt think Theo would actually give up his dream job.
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