Just look at last year and this year with an example closer to home. If the Nats had signed Harper, it affects their ability to pay Rendon. Assuming Rendon wants to stay with Nats, maximizing Harper’s money hurts Rendon. He either has to take less money from the Nats or go somewhere else.
Yes, this isn’t how it actually happened, but very easily could have. I don’t see how he can competently represent all of these guys.
