Reporter: Congratulations. You managed to sign the most popular free agent.
General Manager: Yes, it was a really tough negotiation. But all’s well that ends well.
Reporter: Why did it take so long to close the deal?
General Manager: We had to bargain for a while. His agent was holding out to get a better deal.
Reporter: Then, how did you manage to seal the deal?
General Manager: In the end, we made him an offer he couldn’t refuse.