Part of getting UFA status is you get to decide where you go. I think he is in a unique situation where there is only one team he wants to go to because of his family situation. Honestly sometimes it might not be worth being a mercenary and taking the highest price. Family is obviously a big priority for him and being able to spend time with his son definitely has value to him. By being in STL he probably increased the amount of time with his son thirtyfold. It isn't like a extra million dollars will give him that time with his son. This is a family over career move and I can respect that. Also, it isn't like he isn't going to a decent team.
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