So, one thing about the Theo not signing thing that seems to have arisen is that Larry Lucchino has come across so badly that (hopefully) people might realise the whole media-spin slurs on Manny and Pedro are just that. The Sox let a Hall of Fame pitcher go in one year, and the first GM to win the Sox a World Series in 86 years go the next, and so maybe it’s hoping against hope, but please, keep the Hall of Fame hitter.
I don’t doubt there are other talented GMs out there. But - to join in the Internet echo chamber - screw you, Larry Lucchino.