Wednesday BP: Ode to Brandon Belt

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesSad morning, baseball fans.

As has already been reported on this site, Brandon Belt is both a Forever Giant, and a Giant no more. Belt signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, who officially announced it yesterday. I’ve been in a bit of a daze since the announcement. It’s one thing to expect every year for nearly a decade that your favorite baseball player might get traded, but something altogether different when they actually leave.

I’m sad. Sadder than when Buster Posey retired unexpectedly. After all, Posey got to end a storied career with the San Francisco Giants on a high note and get his moment in the sun in front of the fans. He got to play for the team…