A Note on Team Work

The other day, someone said something to the effect of, "Well, we're all on the same team."


Really?


On a baseball team, the 2nd baseman plays 2nd base, covers 1st base if needed, and works with both the shortstop and catcher to ensure runners don't successfully steal second.


The 2nd baseman does not sit in the stands and chuck empty peanut shells at the catcher.


If the 2nd baseman (or any other team member) isn't doing his job, he is traded, sent to the minors for more training, or released.

That's the team on which I want to play.