From a roster building perspective, that makes perfect sense. But we can't forget the PR / optics and their impact on the bottom line. Hardcore baseball fans can recognize the approach of selling today in order to strengthen tomorrow. Most fans however are shallow, instant gratification, win NOW types. Moving Freddy signals to that type of fan, we're throwing in the towel this year. That translates to fewer revenues from tickets and concessions which exacerbates the situation. Less revenue makes it more difficult to be competitive obviously. It's a tough balancing act keeping a team in the black financially, and one I'm glad I don't have to undergo.
