What Happened To Loyalty?

What happened to the days when a man was rewarded for 15 years of service to the same profession? Especially in this day in age when players switch teams as often as they switch shirts, I cannot believe what the Astros are doing to Jeff Bagwell. This guy is a sure Hall of Famer - a career .297 hitter with 450 homers and 2300 hits. He deserves the opportunity to go out on his own terms. He can still hit, and is more dedicated than so many other players in the league. I just cannot see how management can live with this decision...