MLB can do what it wants, but it seems to me by declaring Maitan a free agent, they'd be penalizing the Braves for misbehavior and then allowing 29 other teams to potentially misbehave. I'm sure they have a process in mind, but how would a Maitan signing be handled vis-a-vis international spending limits. Would any contract he sign be counted against the 2018 cap or would someone be able to blow out their 2017 cap? If it's the former, fine. If it's the latter, be prepared for a mudbath.