Grit, Guts, & Glorious Winners

Editor’s disclaimer: This article is pure speculation. However, consider that the Red Sox traded two of their top prospects just so they could swap their best player for a worse player. What other explanation is there?

Theo: (Sits alone in a diner.  He checks his watch, yet again.) Oh, where could he be?

Manny bursts into the room.  He pauses for a moment to admire his grand entrance, and then smiles at Theo gently, oh so gently.

Manny: (still smiling) Theo; did you see me, when I came in just now? That was awesome!

Theo: Why, yes Manny! Why, yes it was. Please have a seat.

Manny: Okay beautiful. (Manny sits down).  How are you doing today?

Theo: Ok, Manny ok. Well that’s not true. Something has been bothering me.  I noticed you sneaking out of the apartment last night. I need to know… where did you go last night? Manny… where did you go?

Manny: Oh you see, I go down to ballpark, to work on hitting balls far, you know.

Theo: Manny, I know that’s not true. I checked with the security guards, you never showed up to the ballpark last night.  It was HIM wasn’t it.  It was the Big Papi, wasn’t it?

Manny: I’m sorry baby, but Manny just needs something more sometimes,you know. It’s just Manny being Manny, you know.  YAY, everything’s okay now.

Theo: I’m sorry Manny, but I can’t let it go. Not this time.  I am going to trade you to the Dodgers, while unloading two of our best prospects, just so we can get Jason Bay in return. Sweet, sweet, Jason Bay.

Manny: NOO! Don’t do it, Theo! That’s a terrible trade! I can be better, I promise!

Theo: I already did it, Manny. Thirty-five minutes ago.

Well, it must have gone something like that anyway.