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The history of arbitration hearings is replete with examples of once-healthy player-team relationships strained by this negotiation process. In one instance, Marcus Stroman, then with the Toronto Blue Jays, expressed his anger on social media after losing an arbitration case over a mere $400,000. Even he, known for being emotional, later acknowledged the realities of the business, but the damage was done. Such reactions are common; players may feel undermined when their own teams question their value.
Similarly, Sean Casey, a player known for his easy-going demeanor, revealed the emotional toll arbitration can take, expressing frustration over a hearing with the Cincinnati Reds. Even a player as positive as Casey found the process unsettling and disheartening.