I agree with you on a number of points.
Memo to Ralph,
sell the team to someone who will does have the money to make this thing work. Nate this year, Willis next, JP after that. If Ralphie cant stomach the thought of all that signing bonus money flying out of the bank and we are to beleive his love of the team (and city, Ha) sell it to someone who will make that commitment and wont be scared off due to money.