He left about 15 mil on the table by not going to FA. Tajada was all happy when he first got here and finally wanted out because the losing got to him.
They aren't always in the know. I do remember a guy from a few yrs ago that they didn't know had issues. It was known by everyone on campus but the Bengals didn't have anyone to ask. Also this is from something that happened when he was 18. According to the team he has not been in trouble since then. IF it is a youthful screwup and he is on the street in about 7 months they have him for 2013.
The NL owners can't can't give hitters long term deals because they can't play the field when they get older like Barry Bonds. So the AL where they don't have to play the field when they get old can go long term. So the NL can ge the farm system for the AL. The NL owners can always let hometown heros leave and make their fan bases unhappy.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/25/vikings-stadium-deal-becomes-official/ Now by my count it is the Jags, Rams, Raiders, and Chargers that could go to LA.
http://articles.boston.com/2012-05-24/sports/31840791_1_training-camp-hakeem-nicks-timex-performance-center The Ravens will have to defend him. Heard on the radio he will be back in 3 months.