I'm not sure they really despise characters since they have had a lot of them over the years, but no doubt the leash is much shorter. Personally I like that approach because the egos need to be kept in check in this town and if the organization keeps churning out replacements then there's no reason to overpay for someone who's getting paid for past performance. Though I'd say I'd be incredibly disappointed if it happens with Pedroia (or Beckett), though both seem professional enough not to let these things interfere/branch into the mainstream.