That $50m(-ish) isn't coming out of Drayton's pocket

Here's an update from Steve Campbell on the news today that the Astros are probably going to the American League for $50m.

An Industry Insider Familiar With The Negotiations:
“Baseball seems very interested to cause this to happen."

Drayton:
“We’re not changing the sale price. The engagement is between Jim and his group and baseball. They have not talked to us to reduce the sale price.”