I must admit it bothers me a tad that he didn't rule out the possibility of a holdout. Sure, right now the chances of a holdout might be only 0.1%, but if he hasn't ruled out that tactic, the chance will steadily increase as the deadline approaches. I'm guessing he'll have an extension or new contract in place before training camp starts, yet even if he doesn't, I hope he elects not to hold out. It's to his advantage, after all, to perform at a high level; that way, if he ends the '09 season without a contract, he can hit the free agency market with an even bigger splash.
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