Don't disagree with most of what you say....but, at some point, shouldn't an agent read the market and tell his guys, "this is probably going to be the best we can do"? Chapman turned down over 100 million from the Blue Jays last year, undoubtedly with Boras' input. Did he read the market correctly? If Snell turned down 6/150 from the Yankees in January, as has been reported, will he make, either in a shorter term or longer term deal, at 31, 150 million before he retires? I just think stubborn, obnoxious and hardball playing doesn't always serve the player well. Most times, it probably does, but flexibility is a good thing. But that's just me.