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In the backdrop, significant numbers are being thrown around, with the current buzz centering on a recent six-year, $156 million offer from the Houston Astros to a potential free agent. The discourse highlights the tension between wanting to remain with a team while seeking a lucrative offer. Todd Father muses about a player's dilemma—the juxtaposition of loyalty versus financial incentives often leads to both external and internal negotiations, as agents and teams try to outwit each other for the best contracts.