When I first introduced The Value of Things I was thinking of situations like this. The most important thing a team can do in any sport is scout themselves. They need to know the value of their own guys. They need to know which ones to keep and which ones to let go. They need to know which ones to pay and which ones to allow to leave via free agency. It is a difficult process and often times a painful one.
We all have guys we grew up with. We remember them when they were young, strong, healthy, and at their best.