Originally Posted by
ajwray
The fact is the contract is in the hands of Astana. They have final say until they breach. Sure contracts get changed IF the contract holder wants to. I guess you miss all the NFL'ers like Strahan for example who have sat out and lost pay because they wanted more $ but never got it. If the contract holder thinks there is something in it for them like getting rid of a rotten apple, team chemistry, $, or other compensation they MAY change terms but they don't have to. In this case AC pouting isn't going to hurt Astana companies as far as I can see.
BTW...I'm not saying AC is pouting, or suggesting anything about AC other than contractually he is stuck and I will refrain from the petty personal attacks that seem to be aplenty on the professional forum.
They essentially breached last year when they didn't pay the riders. Lance put enough pressure for them to come up with the money. I think any good lawyer could get him out of the contract.