We miss Ray. However, there was apparently no realistic way we were going to be able to sign him. The damage was already done, between the internal conflicts and the various trade attempts. (I'm not saying I necessarily blame Danny for the trade attempts, but don't be surprised if that results in Ray feeling not wanted.)
But if KG and/or PP didn't go along with the trade, which has been strongly implied, he
was wanted....by his teammates....to me that would be pretty important, but because of his vanity, he thought so much of himself that he shouldn't be discussed in trades every year. Plus we offered double what he took.
Those things should tell a normal person that they are wanted.
His vanity is such a driving force that it knows no bounds. I mean, he has been almost delusional about his misremembering his role in his time here, from recent quotes.
Hey Judas, man, whatever it takes to ease your conscience or repair your New England image...by all means do it!