Quote:Markets are markets, labor markets included.

 

What happens in a few years if Joekel develops into the same caliber of player? He will command top market price too.

 

Trust me, this team will never be any good if we have the philosophy of dumping our talented players for pennies on the dollar for fear of not being able to re-sign them.

 

Really, is that so?  Last I recall, trucks don't decide whether you're allowed to keep them, or whether they're going to a new owner.  Trucks don't get to decide to raise their monthly payment because they now think they're more valuable than you do. 

 

You again assume it will be the same with Luke, but you have no idea.  If the franchise agrees that Luke is playing up to a top deal, then I expect he'll get one.  They clearly didn't think Monroe would warrant what he'll demand.

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