http://www.sbnation.com/users/buzzdeadwax Posts made by buzzdeadwax on SB Nation http://www.talkingchop.com/2009/1/9/715571/top-10-over-discussed-topi buzzdeadwax Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:39:46 -0000 <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">swo12bv&nbsp;suggested that we establish a list of topics that have been discussed ad nauseum.&nbsp; I thought this might be a good idea for a fanpost.&nbsp; Perhaps if enough people participate, it can be compiled and placed next to the Top Prospect list?&nbsp; Anyways, here's my list:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></p> <p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">1. Peavy</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">2. Anything rosterbatory</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">3. Obvious signings that everyone agrees with, but for some reason hasn't happened yet (e.g., Sheets or Dunn)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">4. The Teixera trade to the Braves</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">5. The Teixera trade to the Angels</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">6. The idea of bringing Jason Heyward to the major leagues in 2009</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">7. Frank Wren's incompetence</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">8. The Vazquez trade</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">9. Furcal</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">10. John Smoltz</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Swo12bv"></a></p> http://www.talkingchop.com/2008/9/29/624217/change-draft-rules buzzdeadwax Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:16:22 -0000 <p>Does anyone else think it's time for MLB to allow trading of draft picks?&nbsp; MLB began televising the draft this year, but there's very little drama unless you're a little too interested in baseball for your own good.&nbsp; However, allowing teams to trade their picks will have multiple positive outcomes.&nbsp; First, it can add drama to the telecast, with teams making last minute trades.&nbsp; Second, low-revenue teams can trade down for multiple draft choices, thereby increasing their talent pool.&nbsp; Low-revenue teams currently tend to draft based on signability, and the high-revenue teams end up get the best players anyway, so why not let the bad teams get an extra pick or two?&nbsp; Third, teams can use future draft picks in trades.&nbsp; When a team trades away a star player, they would be able to squeeze a draft pick or two out of their trade partner, in addition to prospects.&nbsp; I realize that getting future draft picks isn't as good as getting players whose bonuses are already paid, but it could be a way of sweetening a trade package without sacrificing additional good prospects.&nbsp; Any thoughts?</p>