I wasn't.
Its just not Ballard's style to sign big money FA's.
I think if there were any conversations it probably went like this.
Ballard: "So Sneed what kind of money are we talking ?"
Sneed: "Mr Ballard, I'm looking for a 3 year 75 Million dollar deal".
Ballard: "Ok thanks for letting me know"
Ballard hangs up. "CLICK"