I have finally accepted the fact that this team is stupid (for lack of a better word). I have supported them for so long and have tried to put a positive spin on things but it all boils down to stupidity. I would like to get an IQ test on all the teams and see where the Crew ranks as I bet it's very low. There's no other explanation for a team consistently making the same mistakes without learning from them: 1. Called third strikes - when do you learn to protect the plate? 2. Swinging at the first pitch - if it's a fastball down the middle, sometimes it's ok to swing. 3. Swinging when a pitcher is struggling - if he hasn't thrown a ball in 6 straight pitches, don't help him. 4. Hitting with risp - you don't try harder when there are men on, and you don't need a home run every time. 5. Hitting with no men on, late in the game and down by more than 2 runs -- a home run still is only worth 1 run when no one is on. Get on base and stop striking out! 6. Sliders low and away with less than 2 strikes -- leave them alone. 7. The opponents best hitters are coming up -- try not to walk the bottom of the lineup. 8. Your team is not learning from its mistakes -- throw some damn bats into the showers to get their attention! It's about time the Crew start looking for brains on top of speed, defense, offense, pitching and coaching. I hope I look back at this vent in October and realize i was wrong, but I have a sinking feeling that may not happen.