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Boras advocates a strict "no communication" policy with team officials for players under his representation. Such a practice, compounded by his history of aggressive negotiations, signals to teams like the Astros that any lingering hopes for a reasonable deal have evaporated. As Pena officially announced his new representation, the implications for the Astros were sobering: signing Pena to a market-comparable deal would become a daunting task, leaving them to prepare for a future without him.