I'd primed myself for this long ago, but it's just not going to be the same going every day to watch the Minnesota Twins without Torii Hunter in center field.

I'm not sure professional athletes understand how much they mean to their fans, how much of a thrill they bring to us every night. Just look at these girls who are so excited just to high five the Twins. And they leave for a few extra million. And we let them go for a few extra million. I'm sad.

I know this is lame for a 28-year-old to say, but a few minutes ago, I was tearing up watching this: