‘Furthermore, with no CBA extension, new contracts can only be factored out over six years – that’s if Donahoe were to get one done in 2004. Deals written next year will be under even tighter constraints, meaning Donahoe may not have the leverage it appears he has by suspending talks until further notice. One agent said Donahoe’s fax was merely more posturing and he won’t be bullied into a premature, under-market deal.’