While there was no need for Mrs. P to publicly complain about the negotiations, I can understand why they might have been upset. She said that the team told him that they wanted him to be a Cardinal for life. A 5-year contract does not accomplish that. Basically, if what she says is true, the Cards were saying, "We want you to be a Cardinal for life...but...um...only if you're still good and not hurt after 5 years. So, like, we'll see. Hug it out, bro?"