5 figure contracts do not qualify as "taking chances", they're investments. If you didn't intend on paying your part of the investment your intent is very much in question.
"Teams do it all the time in the real world"
Show me one contract that was given out where the team never intended on paying half or even a quarter of it. You can't because if you don't offer contracts in good faith as a GM you get fined, fired and/or sued.
"Teams do it all the time in the real world"
Show me one contract that was given out where the team never intended on paying half or even a quarter of it. You can't because if you don't offer contracts in good faith as a GM you get fined, fired and/or sued.
Houston Astros - 2012/2016/2023/2025 Champs!
Cumulative Record: 1894 - 1184 (.615%)
Cumulative Record: 1894 - 1184 (.615%)