11-06-2020, 11:49 AM
(11-06-2020, 11:41 AM)omahen Wrote: Where do you see pressure?
Well, if these things are floated by the team, then it's logical that Milwaukee fans' hopes get up about the situation immediately. In a way, that sets the expectation that there's no reason for him not to sign. It sort of sets him up to look like the bad guy if he doesn't.
I think it's a mistake, because the fans turning on him in any way can only hurt their chances of retaining him.
And, fwiw, I don't think the intent matters. Even if these are innocuous rumors, I think it's telling that the downside of this message hasn't been foreseen by the organization.
Or maybe they have reason to believe he's ready to sign. If so, no prob.