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The transcript sheds light on the realities of hiring a manager at the Major League level. Typically, when a team has identified its first-choice managerial candidate, the process of contract negotiations is swift and streamlined. Questions about housing, travel accommodations, and financial terms are usually discussed rapidly once there's mutual interest.
However, the author emphasizes that for a Hall of Famer like Pujols—a player who has already accumulated over $200 million from Angels owner Art Moreno—the situation is more complex. It's not just about standard negotiations; personal leverage and understanding of the owner’s ambitions play significant roles.