Nothing Will Come of Nothing

Brunt sums some stuff up. "But here’s the problem. When it comes to professional sport, to the bond that keeps people coming back game after game, year after year, there is an emotional, irrational component – as there is with any relationship. And there are times when that link can be irrevocably broken even with the best of intentions, even when moves are made that, on paper, seem sound."


It most certainly makes sense business wise to part ways with franchise face/spirit Roy Halladay. Why is it we can offer a king's ransom to our centre fielder or offer the biggest contract ever to a relief pitcher, but can't pony up for this guy? Lack of foresight? Lack of planning?

Do we watch this team because they are fiscally sound? Because the GM makes good business moves? Because they break even?

Or do we watch it because we love the team and want them to win? Is it because the third basemen throws rockets across the diamond and busts it around the bases after home runs? Is it because we watched a young guy blossom into a player that rivals and matches the lofty legacy of his predecessors at his position? Or is it because we like watching a guy who works hard, is an absolute beast of a competitor and throws a baseball as good as anyone in today's game?

Perhaps if the ownership is unable or unwilling to build a team around arguably the franchise greatest player ever, than maybe they should sell. If the GM is unable or unwilling to build a team around the same player, maybe he should resign.

Because what is the damn point if this team isn't built to win?