This is my last post before baseballs regular season gets underway. That means, something that needs to be written before 2010 begins, must be written now. Ive chosen to take full advantage of this closing window by previewing an i sue that I guarantee is going to be written about extensively throughout this season, which so is actually the big trade return.
There are a few subsets under this. Ill focus on
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The Free Agent to Be
Lets use Carl Crawford. Following the season he'll reach free agency. Hes no guarantee to acquire Type-A free agent compensation. Say he does, though; at the deadline, if the Rays aren't 150 games ahead of the remaining American League, undoubtedly many will wonder whether the Rays will trade Crawford or let him walk
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More to the stage, though. People overrate returns on players like Crawford all the time. No, hes not bringing back Buster Posey. Everybody wants shiny prospects but nobody wants to tell their player goodbye before the seasons outcomes are definitive. That won't stop individuals from wondering aloud whether Crawford for Wandy Rodriguez and Hunter Pence is really a fair deal come July 30th.
The Minor League Signee
Sticking to the Rays roster for an example, lets opt for Hank Blalock. A month ago, Blalock was lacking employment and had to choose between minor league offers from the Florida Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays. A couple weeks later, he might or may not result in the opening day roster. Either way, nothing, I repeat, nothing hes done since will alter his market price dramatically. As much as his agent and the Rays wish a sucker rally would develop, its just highly, highly unlikely.
Teams have
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And yes, Im well aware this post isnt preventing or curbing either of these scenarios from appearing all acro s the internet. But, whether it stops just one brain-numbing proposal from being written about, i then think Ive done my part.