Even if Bautista wanted that much money his agent would have told him it's too high. In the end it's his agent that does all the dealings with contracts.
So I believe Bautista over Rogers on this. It all points to Rogers releasing this information and rogers wanting a home discount.
As I said earlier Rogers lowballed Jose and are trying to bring down his asking price.
I'm guessing he wants 5 years $110-$120 million. Rogers wants to pay $100 million.
I don't think Jose and his agent are dumb enough to ask for that much money knowing his age.
What likely happened is Rogers lowballed Jose and expected him to give up a discount. Rogers probably offered 5 years $100 mil. Jose took exception and said I'm worth as much as said other franchise players. If rogers loses Jose they'll be roast with this fan base. Lost 2 key players in one offseason because they wanted to be cheap.
I don't see AA getting approval from Rogers to sign Price to any contract. Sure AA would've tried, but unless he was going to beat Bostons offer by a few million Price would not sign.
Boston is a way better baseball city compared to Toronto.