The End of Bates?

[WVUHomer]

What chances do we have on just letting JB3 testing out the market and if someone offers him what he wants, no harm no foul but if they don't, get him for what we all see his value is? I feel if we do it this way, then he cannot claim were holding him hostage and we can also claim we are doing whats best for the team but would love him back?

I know we would all want something for him but we can show strength by not caving to demands, showing respect for his decisions, and not wasting a big contract like we did with the AJ FT.