So he grossly overestimated his payroll constraints? Doesn't sound likely, and if it did happen, it's still consistent with someone who's mentally checked out.
Don’t think that’s the issue. The Lerners decided they had a title and didn’t want to hang around after they realized the Strasburg contract was a mistake. Rizzo works for them. He can’t do major deals without them. New owners will probably move on from him.