If it's true and they did it without the extension then they saw the writing on the wall and were smart. Now they need to realize 6 years won't get it done and sign him before ST
Heymann on Comcast saying that Agon wanted 8 years and Sox were offering 5 maybe 6. Neither side moved at all. It's not over, but doesn't look good. Not much new info, but the fact that he said 5-6 not 6 was interesting
The FO would be smart to still do the deal and take the risk, albeit a big one. They will have a hard time recovering from this if they completely screw this up.