I heard a bit of bad news from a trustworthy source and now SB has confirmation. A highly valued member of his team is leaving under unpleasant circumstances. SB had directly asked him before but got an evasive response. Today he received a message that all decisions are final.
This person also told SB that before departing, he had informed the team's committee that SB was their MVP for the annual awards. SB isn't the best rugby player, but he was one of only a couple who showed up for every match, and gave his best even though he was fantasizing about retiring.
Now that SB is finally taking a step back, he will probably not have an opportunity to win MVP. Worse, he told me that he would really, really have liked such an award. I don't think that telling him that he was always my MVP provided too much consolation.
The MVP will instead go to a professional player on the team who they are trying to sign on for a longer term contract. This player was outstanding and it is not like he does not deserve an honor. But this is his first year with the team, he is more than a dozen years younger than SB, and he will have many years to win this award numerous more times. By choosing to lure the younger member to stay with our club, they have also disregarded the efforts of a longtime, loyal member whose playing days are very numbered.
I feel so bad for SB. Departing member should never have told him this information.
This person also told SB that before departing, he had informed the team's committee that SB was their MVP for the annual awards. SB isn't the best rugby player, but he was one of only a couple who showed up for every match, and gave his best even though he was fantasizing about retiring.
Now that SB is finally taking a step back, he will probably not have an opportunity to win MVP. Worse, he told me that he would really, really have liked such an award. I don't think that telling him that he was always my MVP provided too much consolation.
The MVP will instead go to a professional player on the team who they are trying to sign on for a longer term contract. This player was outstanding and it is not like he does not deserve an honor. But this is his first year with the team, he is more than a dozen years younger than SB, and he will have many years to win this award numerous more times. By choosing to lure the younger member to stay with our club, they have also disregarded the efforts of a longtime, loyal member whose playing days are very numbered.
I feel so bad for SB. Departing member should never have told him this information.
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