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As the deadline passed, it seemed more and more likely that Bud Selig would leap into the compensation talks for Theo Epstein. This is not good news for the Red Sox, since Bud has already tipped his hand that he is against major compensation for GMs.
Another alternative is an extension of the talks before Bud can royally screw them up.