Agreed heep223. Saying "conduct business as usual" is different than "He will sign!"
If I was GM at the time, and that was the vague answer I got, I would have traded him for sure. It's not just about acquiring the another player instead of waiting for Vesey, it's about what they could have received in compensation for him if it was made clear to them he wouldn't be signing.
Honestly, I don't get bent out of shape when players use this option. As it stands, it's an available avenue for them, so using it is their right. Not being upfront with the team that drafted you and hoped you could help them in the post season is greasy on all fronts.
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