If they strike out on this with the way they're going about it, there will be such a fanbase revolt thats going to make Disco Demolition look like childsplay.
It's 100% this. They knew they had the strongest offer and now the Phillies or another team can top them. They're going to keep doing this until the number gets close to 300 M.
Fair enough but if the dude doesn't get what he wants its fathomable for him to sign a short term deal with the Yankees when there are more suitors on the market next year or in the years to come.