This is something I've always thought about when trades were done. How would they look if it were just draft picks being traded. Would the deal seem the same?

 

For Example, the Olsen, Hammer to Nats

 

Marlins Get:

International Signing (Bonifacio)

2007 2nd rd. (Smolinski)

2007 7th rd. (Dean)

 

Nats get:

2000 17th rd. (Willingham)

2002 6th rd. (Olsen)

 

Seems a little better doesn't it?

 

Holliday to Oakland

 

Oakland Gets:

1998 7th rd. (Holliday)

 

Colorado Gets:

2004 1st. rd (Street)

2005 6th rd. (Smith)

International Signing (Gonzalez)

 

 

Seems like Colorado got a steal.

If only every player lived up to their promise.

Baseball doesn't work like football or basketball in that regard.

i know in baseball you're not allowed to trade draft picks. it's just interesting to look at, and think about.

i know in baseball you're not allowed to trade draft picks. it's just interesting to look at, and think about.

 

It shouldn't change your opinion on a trade though