I happened to catch that segment in the car yesterday, and while he did say at the end he was hopeful a deal would get done he also said some things that were troubling in that regard. Particularly when he indicated that he hadn't ruled out or in another holdout this season. Said he'd cross that bridge if he comes to it. And he reiterated that for him it remains a business where his contract is concerned. He wants to be paid fairly, which he says is being paid what he's worth. And he says if he is the best then he should be paid accordingly.
Felger gives him big kudos for remaining so measured in his comments, but the bottom line at the end of the day remains the same regardless of how the player conducts himself in the process. He doesn't come off to the public or the media as demanding or egomaniacal, but he's just as determined and he wants his $$$.