++Man, they are trashing Theo up and down on the RedSox pre-game show. Because of Lackey and Crawford, they can't make any trades they need to be more competitive. They say Ellsbury is good as gone because they can't afford him.++
Doesn't matter. Theo walked away with two rings and perennial playoff appearances.
The goal is to win. That's it.
Hendry walked away with nothing and sunk the franchise.
I'll take payroll inflexibility and perennial post seasons with two rings ANYDAY.
Context, dude. Learn it.