I wish they'd just be consistent. Better for them not to give any hints of anything - if there are still hurdles to clear, as likely is the case in some of these deals, then don't say they're "imminent"! (or whatever phrase Nelsen or Payne may have used to suggest they were close). Just like don't say at the beginning of the season that this is a rebuilding year, and we're focusing on playoffs for 2014, then a couple months later, "oh, we're still in with a shot at the playoffs". The mixed messages are just maddening! (even though we all know here playoffs aren't happening, despite what Payne or Nelsen may say).