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Because deals are often finalized before a player visits a new team, last-minute hesitations are difficult to accommodate. Once a contract is signed and the money transferred, reversing the decision becomes nearly impossible. Players might try to back out at the last second, but by then, the team has already committed resources and signed other players, leaving little room for flexibility.
Implication: This "locked-in" process pressures players into making decisive choices quickly, sometimes resulting in less-than-ideal situations or last-minute one-year deals. It underscores how the financial power and facilities of a team can sway decisions more than just the contract offer.