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I can see both sides also, but how Ben has presented two examples, the only bonuses that would be at a decent clip are the top 10. However, I really don't want to see the team with the 1st pick overall have to trade it because he does not have enough money, or for that matter, four or five teams with top 5 picks. If that were to happen, it might be an issue.Ultimately, I'll go with Ben's "D" answer, do nothing. I'm not married to it, so if someone can show me how another method is more effective, I'm open to hear it.
I believe we made the ruling that the bonuses were tied to the actual players in the real draft. Therefore, if we had this draft last year, the Nationals could have passed on Strasburg and his bonus and went after a cheaper player. It goes against the slotting system a bit, but it doesn't hurt the small market clubs.
That is correct. While the #1 pick may lose some value in taking a player slotted a few picks later, they would save a significant amount. If they're in love with the #1 pick and are strapped for cap room, another option is to sign the prospect to a standard contract and spread the bonus out.It's not like there were never rumors that the Nats may pass on Strasburg just because they wouldn't be able to sign him...