Beltran probably didn't sign with the Royals because he didn't want to get eaten by a fan.
http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/enHfzOhQKOYZm3ptjCIjVA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusmlbexperts/jimmyhug092213.jpg
Oh, don't get me started on this. I have to refrain myself from pummeling people when they tell me that science has failed when scientists come out with new theories, or modify existing ones.
Seems to be confusion all around. From MLBTR: "There are conflicting reports on how the team would be selected, as Bill Shaikin of the L.A. Times wrote this week that the posted player would be allowed to select from the teams that tie for highest bid."
The way I understand it, if more than one team is tied for the highest bid, it automatically goes to the one with the worst winning percentage. The player being bid on has no say in the matter.