From the bottom of my broken heart...

DiNardo to A's

By Steve Silva, Boston.com Staff

Cross Lenny DiNardo off your list of potential Red Sox closers for 2007 because he's headed for Oakland. The A's claimed DiNardo off waivers today.
Lenny DiNardo was tipping his cap as he said hello to a friend when he came on to the field to work out this morning, but by the end of the day he would be waving goodbye, as he was claimed off of waivers by the Oakland Athletics. (Globe Staff Photo / Jim Davis)
The Red Sox announced that right fielder J.D. Drew, who signed a $70 million deal with Boston as a free agent on January 26, was officially added to the 40-man roster. Drew's deal had to be reviewed by major league baseball and the Sox needed to open a slot on their 40-man roster for Drew.
The 27-year old DiNardo went 1-2 with a 7.85 ERA in 13 games, including six starts, with Boston in 2006. He missed missed 92 games after straining his neck in May. The lefthander came back from the disabled list on Aug. 31 and made one start and five relief appearances for the Red Sox in September.
To make room for DiNardo on Oakland's 40-man roster, the A's designated outfielder Hiram Bocachica for assignment.

Okay, I am really confused.
First, Why did Theo need to trade one of me and Katie's favorites on Valentine's Day?
Second, Why did they have to relase him? Couldn't they have dedicated one of the babies to Pawtucket? I don't really know how roster moves work, but I would assume that pitchers like Hansen, Lester, DelCarmen, or Pauley can be moved off the Major League Roster, seeing I don't think any of them have enough big league experience to prohibit something like that, (certainly not Pauley who I think we saw in 2 games last year?) or players like David Murphy and Brandon Moss who are most likey going to start the season in Pawtucket would also be able to be removed from the roster.
Third, Wasn't pitching shown to be the most valuable asset this offseason? Wouldn't it have been worth it to keep good old Lenny around to see how his neck feels and what not?
Fourth, Thanks for ruining my Valentine's Day Theo.
Fifth, I am not enjoying the JD Drew era so far.