So here we are Day 2 without a GM. Why is it everytime I read or think about a Boston sports team the theme of "Days of Our Lives" pops into my head?

It's a little unbearble - the melody and the drama that always seems to linger.

Theo Epstein has scheduled a news conference at 1 p.m. Everybody is anticipating some enlightenment, but it will never happen. Epstein is too much the professional to get into the many details about his decision. He'll undoubtedly say it is both a professional and personal decision and ultimately right for the team.

And we will all sit and stare at our televisions still wondering what happened and what is going to happen to our beloved Red Sox.

One of the biggest problems: a reporter (Dan Shaughnessy) has become a major part of the story. I agree with the Sports Guy (ESPN's Bill Simmons) who questions the timing of Shaughnessy's "hideous" column and what appears to be a conflict of interest with the Red Sox ownership and that of the Boston Globe. Whenever a reporter becomes the story things get ugly, just ask Judith Miller.

Simmons also says that Theo is overrated, a position I do not subscribe to.

In the past we have seen information "leak" about people in contract negotiations with the Boston Red Sox. We saw it with Pedro (He has an injured arm; He's a prima donna). We saw it with Nomar (He's bad for the clubhouse; He's lying about his injuries). And now, Theo.

Now fans, players , organization staff and even the media are being placed in precarious situations. MLB.com reports that the players are saddened Epstein is leaving. Even phenom Jonathan Papelbon talks about his dismay.

The Boston Globe's Jackie MacMullen writes about the two camps. It would appear that she is siding with Epstein; calling for ownership and Larry Lucchino to step up and tell their story.

I'm sure that at some point Lucchino and John Henry will hold some sort of news conference. When? Only time will tell. They'll sit side by side in a show of solidarity, seemingly saddened by Theo's decision but victorious.

Epstein will be okay. He's smart, young, talented with what is now a proven record. A true winner. The Boston Globe writes that his options are limited. I doubt that is the case. Maybe at the moment, and maybe in baseball but I'm sure the Elis will take good care of him.

Lucchino too will be just fine. He has a proven record. He too is talented - a genius when it comes to marketing.

And I'm not too worried about John Henry either. He'll continue to raise ticket prices and collect his revenue while recording more sellouts. The Boston Herald's Tony Massarotti says Henry needs to be a calming force to help all of us get through this period of uncertainty.

The Herald also speculates on a new GM. Theo's shoes will be hard to fill. Anyone looking to fill them will have a rough start for sure.

They'll all be winners ultimately. The losers: the fans.

Will we ever see another championship team? Will we enjoy a team as much as we did in 2004? Will we have charimatic faces portray Boston in a favorable light? Will Damon find a new home? Will Ramirez be traded to fill some holes? Will Varitek find peace?

Tune in next time...

One more note: MLB reports that Jason Varitek won a Gold Glove. Did anyone even notice? Shouldn't we be celebrating this instead of watching the other saga unfold?

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