Yes, right up until they didn't. I'm not siding with either side here either. I think what they are all doing is deplorable. I've read all the comments about the rare and unique talent these players possess and how that insulates them from reality, how owners don't care about the game, don't make money in April anyway, etc. They are all screwing with the game that we love right now, there is no shortage of blame on either side. I totally get the players' view that younger, excellent players should be getting compensated earlier in their careers. Would the Christian Yelich's of the world also be willing to give up some of those huge contracts that they get once they get to free agency, and then don't come close to living up to? It cuts both ways, like it or not today's baseball economy awards longevity of excellence (and longevity is very subjective), but it does reward it handsomely.