03-09-2017, 04:50 PM
(03-09-2017, 04:48 PM)Bengal Dude Wrote: Both sides were trying to negotiate, but it came to an end when DeCastro's deal was announced. Zeitler didn't want it to become a distraction entering the season.
At least, that's what was reported.
translation: He and his agent saw the market about to explode and wisely decided to wait. The good old days of this team locking guys up on extensions before they hit the market may be coming to an end. So much for the family favorite "team friendly deal".
