They could not take the risk of his leaving as a free agent next winter and getting nothing in return for their best all-round player.
You have nearly enough to pay your way next winter at the Academy.
I'm doing a film with him probably next winter.
And the Gap plans to start carrying the hats next winter.
Whoever gets Davis would be at risk because he can be a free agent next winter.
He is scheduled to have his first show next winter in a Manhattan gallery.
The Troncones, for example, may resume their house-hunting next winter.
They conceivably will be the uniforms at the show next winter.
Unfortunately, they would do nothing to insure that consumers won't be faced with the same situation next winter.
If he leaves, perhaps he can lead a whole new parade next winter.