Benedict on the Run

He just does what every single working individual does… Try and find the best opportunity and financial compensation, whether you pick up the trash or make millions.

Most everyone outside of LA would say he has a better chance for a ring with the BoSox now AND makes more $$$.

But like Nate said, my hate isn’t that he left the Angels as most every ‘superstar’ lately hasn’t stayed on the team when they had the chance…

…but rather that he plays for the Sox, and any player on that team can suck my moaky, vinegar stained nuts.

The flip side is, what if Papelbon or Beckett doesn’t resign with the Sox and becomes an Angel? No matter what you say now, if it were to ever happen, I don’t think people would mind that they are ‘traitors’ or however you want to look at it.

I sure wish Halladay had betrayed and come to LA…

…if Jeter a few years back (i.e. still very productive and would have a few years left in the tank) became an Angel somehow, how would you feel about it?

Maybe it’s easier to say you’d hate him because he bleeds Yankee blood and because you know it will never happen, but would you accept him or treat him as a traitor?

If he could help the club (or any player) be more successful, mentor younger players, etc. I’d be all for it.

…that one could justifiably call a traitor if they left their current teams.

Iconic figured who essentially are the face (or big part of it) for their franchise, made their entire career there, etc.

For example, now that Kobe has been with the Lakers this long and won all his bling there, etc. if he ever goes anywhere else, he will truely be defined as a traitor. I think even non-LA fans can’t really see Kobe putting on another jersey.

Jeter is another. Even when A-Rod came over, Jeter was still the face of the franchise and Mr. Yankee. Can’t ever see him leaving.

In the NFL… Hmmm… Can’t ever see Peyton Manning in another jersey. I would have said LT but he didn’t decide to leave and was quite emotional about it as well. RBs are unique breed though because unlike QBs that are usually the face of the franchise as well, they don’t finish their careers as elegantly unfortunately.

beckett is going to get you!
I know he ran off but benidict arnold left too and look at the war he lost!