wanderlust?

i have to admit i was a bit disturbed by these to news blurbs i read this morning:

John Tomase of the Boston Herald writes that Adam Vinatieri has reportedly turned down an offer from the Patriots for what sources are saying was a multiyear contract worth more than $2 million annually that would keep him the highest-paid kicker in the game. Tomase reports that a source close to Vinatieri said he wants to let the market determine his value, "like at an auction."
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Michael Felger of the Boston Herald writes that the Patriots went into this offseason prepared to operate under one of two scenarios: Plan A with a new collective bargaining agreement and Plan B without one. Either way, Willie McGinest isn’t going to receive his $3.5 million option bonus and will become a free agent. Either way, Adam Vinatieri appears determined to dip his toes into the market, as sources say he has not accepted a multiyear deal from the Pats that would keep him the highest-paid kicker in the game.

i have to admit feeling more than a little discouraged by this news on Vinateiri. would someone please tell him to stop talking to anyone in the Red Sox organization about how to handle free agency?? (end of sarcasm)