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Originally Posted by Beatle17
I think you are technically correct, but there is also the option of salary arbitration if he doesn't perform to the $6.5M level. I don't think he was eligible for arbitration this time hence the hold out. So I think Feaster was smart because if he performs to that level then the Flames pay him, if he doesn't they can offer him less of a deal and then file for arbitration.
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The player can never receive less than 85% of his previous salary, in this case, 6.5M, so salary arbitration wouldn't be some huge boon for the team if he ends up underperforming.