As for whether or not the deal was justified given the exorbitant price, it is unclear what choice Begin had.

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Obviously, bringing Jose Reyes back at an exorbitant price would have greatly appeased the legions of fans throughout New York City.

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While certain individuals might have the financial resources to pay an exorbitant price for the Dodgers, they might not possess the requisite skills and talents to resurrect the franchise and restore it to prominence.

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For example, buyers of iPads are willing to pay an exorbitant price for the package of plastic and metal that make up an iPad because that package of plastic and metal can do quite amazing things compares to other packaging of plastic and metal.

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The price paid is exorbitant, any way that you cut it.

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It "performed well" but the price tag is "exorbitant", said reviewer Chris Hall.

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