Congrats Boston.
Boston became my second team when I lived in Eastern Mass. However, due entirely to the current d-bag owner I find it impossible to root for them.
I doubt that they approved of it at all, but that there wasn't anything that they could do about it until the kid was legally an adult. It was a dumb move on their part however, as they may have lost their daughter forever by their action.
I also agree 100% with Al's post.