The rule as it is written now gives an unfair advantage to those owners who have been in the league since it started.  The owners who took over teams that did not participate in the draft will be further penalized by the change.  It seems like there should be a way to let all teams benefit from the change....maybe just x number of players who have not played in a major league game are elegible for the EDR.  I believe if the rule is passed in its present form it should be done after the 2010 draft.

The Cardinals and A's have agreed to the following deal:

Cardinals to receive Sean Gallgher $0.5m (P-2011) and 2009 3rd Round Pick 3-17

A's to receive Joel Pineiro $12m (2010)

Cardinals to confirm.

Cardinals confirm.

Mets trade:
OF Daniel Murphy $0.5m (P-2012)
P   Bobby Parnell $0.5m (P-n/a)
P   Mike Pelfrey $1.5m (2009)
OF Nick Evans $0.5m (P-2011)

Cardinals trade:
CI Todd Helton $15.5m (2011)
OF Jermaine Dye $11.0 (2010)
Cardinals 2010 1st and 3rd round entry draft picks

Mets to confirm.

Would you be interested in Joel Pineiro for Bobby Abreu?

Ankiel's best ranking of 113 puts him at a $0.5 market value.
Franklin's signed. 
Thurston signed. 
Ludwick signed. 
Pineiro's #19 ranking would earn him $11m/year
Thompson signed. 

Rick Ankiel's contract changed to $0.5/2 years.  I looked at pitcher salaries before rather than outfielder salaries.

Joel Pineiro's contract is $11.0/1 year.  Should be right unless he has to be signed for 5 years.  If so, he will be released to free agency.