the 2006 baseball season is gonna feel very long at this rate...if it wasn't bad enough for the Sox to get knocked out in the first round this year, now Theo's gone, Manny reportedly wants out (again), and Damon may be soon to follow. the Epstein announcement was especially shocking, since it had already been reported that a 4 year deal had been made, and the announcement was just a formality. i doubt anyone will be able to live up to the expectations established under Epstein's tenure. Good luck Theo, we'll miss you (although we'll never forgive you if you ever decide to work for the evil empire).