Context: They may have offered Jlo more, but only AFTER they could NOT convince Stoner to stay. Its not rocket science. After that the next most valuable rider in their minds was Jlo. As is the usual practice, increasing the bid Is common when u either get desperate, or as somebody said, Repsol may have seen their chance at getting a Spanish contender for a change. They prob felt they needed to double down, as who would fill the Stoner void, Pedro? Haha, yeah right. I dont think Honda would have had any problem upping the ante for Stoner. I think once they realized increasing the wage would have no effect, they simply stopped, as it had become futile. Casey prob said, dude, i dont care how much u offer. Peeps want to read way more into this situation.
As far as why CS is retiring, well i think he pretty much outlined the main reasons. Some i agree with some i dont, but as i said before, its his life. But as Rog mentioned in regards to what triggered it, or perhaps past the boiling point, i think it had to do with whoever leaked the fact he was toying with retirement. That in my opinion may have sealed the deal. Dont know if that came from Suppo, who might have had other ideas, perhaps thinking Stoner was playing hardball tactics; but it seems to have backfire. Either way, i wouldnt consider Suppo somebody of alofty character. As i've said before, GP is a hotbed for various degrees of snakes, sharks, scum, Carmelos and Puigs. Some peeps arent cut out for this or choose to be part of this type of putrid environment. Other than the occasional foot in mouth (marshals, CRT rules, imaginary balks, etc) im really starting to enjoy the big .... YOU he is directing at Dorna.
