SO
1) Speculation was the baskets were pulled to be put onto his own property that he actually owns.
2) Someone said the baskets were pulled because John and Abby had a fight and he didn't want her to be able to play.
3) Now someone else says John has stated they were pulled to be re-coated.
I wonder which is true. Let's Vote
My vote is the real motive was a combination of 1 and 2, and 3 is just the reason he is telling people.