Where I think Boras has blown it is that he has said almost nothing along the lines of : PF, great citizen, works hard, true professional, stable lockerroom presence, wants to come to your town, loved by kids and pets, in the best shape of his professional life, wants to be a fireman when he grows up!"
His whole line has been, "Here we are, come and get us."
Then, "Er, guys...here we are!"
Finally, "Really guys, we're still right here!"
He hasn't sold his guy. He's assumed his guy would sell himself.
It didn't work well. Boras hasn't adapted.
I think he also saw the Pujols/Angels deal as setting the (high) value for his guy. He was wrong, IMO. The Angels' deal caused teams to say "Holy Crap!"
Is it possible he still gets 8 years for his guy? Yep? But not bloody likely, I think.
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