ahh....the Miami Marlins...lol

I recently read an article on Deadspin.com that talked about how the Miami Marlins, formerly the Florida Marlins, were the epitome of a disgrace to the game of baseball this past season and this offseason as well.  The recent trading off of Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Emilio Bonafacio, and Mark Buehrle, as well as the firing of Ozzie Guillen, have put the slim remainder of the Marlins fan base in a state of rage and shock.  First of all, the Marlins put on a season performance that was less than worthy to talk about (69-93), not to mention the ridiculous amount of money that was spent on building a new stadium just for the club in the heart of Miami and the changing of the team name to the Miami Marlins. Seeing as it was a new beginning, I'm sure many of the old Florida Marlins fans, as well as the new fans spawned from the new baseball interest in Miami, expected ALOT more.  So its the offseason now, lets just count on the solid players they still have and hopefully they will bounce back positively next year.  Yeah well thats a joke now seeing as the Marlins organization has decided to trade the majority of the team's offense and pitching staff that actually contributed to the team.  This entire mess has all seemed very sad and comical to me at the same time, most likely in part of my personal favorite team, the Boston Red Sox, going through the same troubles as the Marlins, boasting an identical 2012 record and firing the first time coach Bobby Valentine who was promoting a solid season ahead.  I have also recently befriended some true Miami natives who are avid baseball fans and feel obliged to root for the Miami Marlins.  Sitting and watching Sportscenter with them the day that the trade news came out was like being immersed in a riot with people screaming to the right and left of me, cursing to the digital man on the screen, and crying over the shocking list of names that he was displaying.  I admire their dedication and emotional pull to the team they love, and sympathize with them as a fellow fan who has just gone through a tough season to watch.  Why do us fan's put ourselves through the stress and inner turmoil that comes with rooting and caring about our team, whether they win or bring about the lowest lows?  Whatever the reason I know that I will just have to suck it up and follow my Red Sox into the dark shadows of 2013, leaving my Marlin friends to wallow in their depression.  Being a sports fan is a pretty sadistic and twisted hobby, but I'm sure as hell glad that its my hobby.