"The Miami Marlins should spend more money on payroll. In other news, the sky is blue. The grass is green. One should try to avoid the Dolphin Expressway during rush hour. All of these things are equally true, but if saying them aloud makes you feel better, have at it. You'll never hear me disagree, as many, many articles of mine over the years can attest. South Florida baseball fans have been wronged by the Marlins for decades on that score."
"However...folks throwing their hands in the air over the recent reports of the Marlins failing to come to terms with Eury Perez and Kyle Stowers on contract extensions really need to take a beat. Why? Because, at best, they are failing to appreciate how negotiation works. At worst? They are failing to see the big picture. Believe me, I can hear all the objections."
The Miami Marlins should spend more money on payroll. Fans often react angrily to reports that the Marlins failed to reach contract extensions with Eury Perez and Kyle Stowers. Many reactions misunderstand how negotiation works and ignore the bigger picture. Historical misdeeds by the franchise have conditioned South Florida fans to expect cheapness and bad faith. Past examples include not offering Pudge Rodriguez a fourth year after the 2003 championship and other painful roster moves. Skepticism is understandable, but negotiating in good faith can still result in no agreement when a player lacks a long MLB track record.
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