A guy wants to test free agency.... Topic

mrclutch_24
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I want to trade for a player who is in the last year of contract and he wants to test the market because he's been taken to arbitration 3 times. Will his mind change if traded a new team? I know some guys will change their minds after rollovers.

Has anybody been in the situation, and how did it play out?
1/28/2017 4:50 PM
mktulu2
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It can change yes, I'm not sure as to what the percentage chance of it is but yeah it happens. You are a new team so no ill will toward you. If he can help give it a shot and if he won't hopefully there's a pick involved
1/28/2017 6:35 PM
VictorV17
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They will almost never change their mind. It could Roll over but once you have the chance to resign they say they're testing the open market no matter what
1/29/2017 10:25 AM
crickett13
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Best bet is to expect him not to change his mind and plan the trade accordingly. Then you can be pleasantly surprised if he does.
1/29/2017 5:44 PM
MikeT23
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In my experience, the three arb guys who are traded, frequently sign with their new team. But, as the insect says, don't count on it.
1/29/2017 5:47 PM
mrclutch_24
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So I pulled the trigger on the deal and he changed his mind and I can extend him now for 3 years. Lucky me. He'll be a 6 year FA but is still only 27 so I'll be happy to do it
2/1/2017 9:15 PM
MikeT23
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You can extend him for 5 years. They always accept.
2/1/2017 9:17 PM
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