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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
This seems pretty straightforward. Hey Lindy, it’s 8.5 over 8 yrs you have until Friday to decide. If not, we will be trading you.
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He can't sign by Friday. Or next Friday.
Come July 1st, the draft is already over. So why take such a confrontational approach? What difference does it make if it takes a couple more weeks?
Ultimatums can be effective, as a negotiating style. But they are also volatile and dangerous - they fail more often than they succeed.