On his ride back from soccer practice, our son heard the news that Phillies were not picking up the option on slaphitting utility infielder Abraham Nunez. (Thank heaven for that, by the way.) Here’s our conversation:

Lad: Abraham Nunez! Is he fired?
Dad: Basically, yeah. But his time that he was supposed to be in Philly was done, so they’re just not going to bring him back.
Lad: Wasn’t he good?
Dad: Not very good.
Lad: What about Charlie Manual? Will he still be a Phillie?
Dad: Yep, they just re-signed him, so he’ll be back next year.
Lad: But wasn’t he bad too?
Dad: Well, they made the playoffs, so they must have thought he did a good job after all.
[Pause.]
Lad: I think I’m going to be an owner. What do I have to do to be an owner?
Dad: Kid, I like the way you think. First get millions of dollars, then buy a team.