Situation: you take a player to arbitration for the third time (it was a tough decision to do that or sign him long-term). Now of course you wish you had signed him long-term but it is too late and he won't even negotiate with your "cheap" franchise. When he becomes a FA, will your team be ruled out automatically, or can you pursue him just like everyone else? If you can pursue him in FA, will you be at any disadvantage because of his history with your team?