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Before we get too far into this, I think we have to analyze the fact that Pujols is an aging player making 1/4 of his total salary cap. He's able to unload that contract plus Young's plus pick up 3 solid prospects.The veto system is to prevent collusion, not an expression of preference.
Guys, I just took over a team in this league and I don't feel I can win the championship with my current roster and a payroll at 114M. That's why I need this deal. I've had no other offers or even someone letting me know they had an interest in Pujols or Young. The Red Sox made a similar move in actual MLB last year and gave themselves financial flexibility. Imagine the same trade but with Josh Hamilton and Brian McCann next to the prospects that I am receiving, that's really what my side of the deal looks like. I took over the Rockies where Hellickson was my ace, no closer, Dexter Fowler as my one major league outfielder from last year and as I stated I still have LaRoche who hit 33HR and 100RBIs last year and two stud 3B prospects that are supposed to play this coming season so I have above average replacements.
I don't think the trade is completely horrible. I need to know how long these contracts are for before I can make a vote though.