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Originally Posted by DamnYankees
Interesting idea. Let me ask a hypothetical question to see how it holds up. If the Red Sox could have traded Ted Williams in 1958 for a championship, would,m and should, they have done it?
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Yes. You have to realize that every team, no matter how loaded or underdog has that player that transcends the team. If they dealt Williams and won a ring, then just replace the new name for the leader for Williams in the amount of regard fans hold.
Maybe Pete Runnels or Jackie Jensen becomes Boston's hero. The fans have the same feeling as they would in reality, but a title to make it all even more worth it.
IMO, some of Williams greatness is curtailed by his inability to win the title, or even making the Series just once. I know that's not your question, but it's still what I feel.