Trading Draft Picks in 2011

[joeshmoe]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/380347-why-cant-mlb-teams-trade-draft-picks

summed up beautifully

[Dan Wood]

Until the day that MLB changes it rules our rule won't change. We decided last year not to allow trading draft picks anymore. If you want to add young talent, trade a player that is about to become expensive to a team that can afford him. The same way that real ife GMs do it. It has also been proven (by Rob) that small market teams can succeed in the right hands. Plus we also have a team salary structure in place that rewards success. So therefore if you run small market team that does well, your budget will increase, making it more likely for you to keep your players. If you are a large market team that stinks, then the fat contracts that are handed out will drag your team down. Just because someone has a large contract doesn't mean that they are worth it. It is unfortunate that some ball clubs were run by lesser and now departed GMs, and someone is left to pick up the pieces, but then I guess you can feel empathy for who ever takes over for Jim Hendry. 

[bravesfan4]

Very nice Dan. Jim Hendry has created a mess haha.

[MillerTime]

That is cool, I respect the rules set.  I must have missed the initial discussion.

[lp815]

That is cool, I respect the rules set.  I must have missed the initial discussion.

Jeez Rob, you had to go and make Dan go all wet blanket on everyone.

[joeshmoe]

Until the day that MLB changes it rules our rule won't change. We decided last year not to allow trading draft picks anymore. If you want to add young talent, trade a player that is about to become expensive to a team that can afford him. The same way that real ife GMs do it. It has also been proven (by Rob) that small market teams can succeed in the right hands. Plus we also have a team salary structure in place that rewards success. So therefore if you run small market team that does well, your budget will increase, making it more likely for you to keep your players. If you are a large market team that stinks, then the fat contracts that are handed out will drag your team down. Just because someone has a large contract doesn't mean that they are worth it. It is unfortunate that some ball clubs were run by lesser and now departed GMs, and someone is left to pick up the pieces, but then I guess you can feel empathy for who ever takes over for Jim Hendry.

there is so much wrong with this that I won't begin...