I know who won. Like I said, I understand why everyone involved does what they do. But it does genuinely puzzle me that so many fans side with the owners.
There's a collective bargaining process...personally, I'm not "siding" with either the players or the owners.
But frankly, I think MAT was stupid to ask for more money given his performance last year. Barraclough...I have no clue other than someone else said he didn't deserve it either.
I may feel differently about someone else given their individual performance. But I certainly don't think owners should just give a player more money simply because they ask for it. That's why there is a process to resolve disputes.