Part 7/8:
In summary, while we initially thought Burns would easily command a premium deal, the impatience surrounding his negotiations suggests he may soon find himself priced out of significant market considerations as well.
The Fixed Market and the Role of Scott Boras
The three cases of Alonzo, Bregman, and Burns converge around the influence of Scott Boras. His reputation as a negotiator is robust; however, these players may collectively find themselves stuck in a difficult market, dictated by external economic conditions and wariness from potential suitors to commit hefty sums to free agents with pressing contract demands.