Ah yes Captain Fist Pump. I guess his intangibles also include "cheating". I know...it isn't really cheating. But, since he is a MFY it is fun to accuse him anyway. Just glad the MFY's lost. Keeps that small sliver of hope alive.
That's a good question. I would think the line would be where your own loyalties lie. A fan of the Colt's may think you are an asshole (not you specifically) if you are a Pat's homer, but another Pat's fan may not.
George Steinbrenner wasn't the only owner who was paying players.
But, Marvin Miller negotiated the first collective bargaining agreement that raised salaries and created arbitration. It was under his guidance that Dave McNally and Andy Messersmith tested the reserve clause and got that...