Now, I will allow for the definite possibility that it's a complete clown show of a search. But if you can believe that, then you must allow for other possibilities.
Sterk goes to the BOC and says, "After interviews and informal negotiations with agents, here is who I can hire based on the $$$ and contract structure you've outlined." Then, the BOC says "Yeah well then why don't we reevaluate those then. Go see who you can get for this higher amount of $$$ and contract structure."
Leaking this information the way it has been could then be used to show a passionate fan base that won't accept mediocrity, and it also sends a message to candidates that Sterk goes to now that they are somehow above, higher caliber, more exciting, etc.
Sterk goes to the BOC and says, "After interviews and informal negotiations with agents, here is who I can hire based on the $$$ and contract structure you've outlined." Then, the BOC says "Yeah well then why don't we reevaluate those then. Go see who you can get for this higher amount of $$$ and contract structure."
Leaking this information the way it has been could then be used to show a passionate fan base that won't accept mediocrity, and it also sends a message to candidates that Sterk goes to now that they are somehow above, higher caliber, more exciting, etc.