I did not want to sign Hunter, I was aghast when they did it, and have not changed my opinion. But in expressing it I would hope to be able to do it with a little less fervor. On this team, in this situation, it was a decision that can only point in one of two directions. Either he was signed, despite statements to the contrary, to sell tickets and merchandise to the casual fan. Or he was signed because the people in the FO still thought he could play baseball? I am not sure which is worse? I like many, am absolutely sick of seeing him shoved down our throats during every broadcast. But truth be told, if someone offered me 10 m to play, I would do it, even knowing I can't. One thing is obvious, Target Field has more empty seats than ever. No one is turning out in droves to watch him play.