If this was the movie MAJOR LEAGUE, I would agree with that. But the truth is no one is accusing the SOX players of not trying to win; it's just a fact that maximum effort is no replacement for talent.
Of course it isn't and if JH has plans to continue treating the SOX as a mid-market franchise, then he should do the SOX fans a favor and sell the team.
Whether the SOX are buyers or sellers nothing, imho, major is going to happen. Also, based on the fact the SOX have had only 3 starters for quite awhile now, it seems the FO isn't that interested in making a serious run at the PO's anyway.
I can guarantee that the blackouts of games have to do with money. Money trumps everything. Also, nowadays, one pays more to get less.
On the good news front, I've noticed the price of bananas has not changed in the last 3 or 4 years.