Hot Time: So it turns out that part of Ralf-ball is ruthlessly re-optimizing the roster mix without much regard for the feelings of the people involved - how's that going down with Red Bulls supporters? And how does it seem to be working out? The question I'm getting at, I guess, is 'Were they right to deal Dax?'
Once A Metro: There's a motto among Red Bulls supporters: "Love the team, hate the brand" - and the Dax trade is a big reason for that. For years there has been a strong sense that Papa Red Bull really doesn't care that much about how the fans feel as long as they can keep getting money from them (they're basically the Konami of soccer).