Draft pick compensation

[wilk]

It has been decided that draft pick compensation for losing a free agent will be eliminated in the upcoming CBA - however has anyone heard yet whether this will effect this coming offseason or start following the 2007 season?

[JeffH]

I haven't heard, but I would be shocked if it affected this coming offseason.

[WrigleyField 22]

I hope its around and we get some picks for Pierre.

[wilk]

I haven't heard, but I would be shocked if it affected this coming offseason.

 

Me too, and I simply assumed until now that that would be the case - however I heard today that it may in fact come into effect immediately.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I hope its around and we get some picks for Pierre.

 

I'm more afraid of the number of picks the Cubs will lose. Again.

[Too Tall]

I hope its around and we get some picks for Pierre.

 

I'm more afraid of the number of picks the Cubs will lose. Again.

Or who they will over draft in the first round?

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I hope its around and we get some picks for Pierre.

 

I'm more afraid of the number of picks the Cubs will lose. Again.

Or who they will over draft in the first round?

 

Ehh, there's a reason for Wilken's reputation. I'm not going to worry too much unless he does it again next season.

[WrigleyField 22]

I hope its around and we get some picks for Pierre.

 

I'm more afraid of the number of picks the Cubs will lose. Again.

 

Well I guess that depends how they approach this offseason. If we try to make a bunch of FA signings in a weak attempt to win next year, we could lose some.

 

I'd really be in favor of trying a quick "rebuild" where we accept some mediocracy next year in hopes of making a stronger effort in 2008.

 

Also even if we did go after some FAs that cost us picks it could turn out like:

 

Gain bottom 15 first rounder and supp. for Pierre

Lose a 2nd and 3rd rounder for OF and P

 

We have the same number of picks, just make the first three within the first 40ish picks ,instead of top 70-80.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I hope its around and we get some picks for Pierre.

 

I'm more afraid of the number of picks the Cubs will lose. Again.

 

Well I guess that depends how they approach this offseason. If we try to make a bunch of FA signings in a weak attempt to win next year, we could lose some.

 

I'd really be in favor of trying a quick "rebuild" where we accept some mediocracy next year in hopes of making a stronger effort in 2008.

 

Also even if we did go after some FAs that cost us picks it could turn out like:

 

Gain bottom 15 first rounder and supp. for Pierre

Lose a 2nd and 3rd rounder for OF and P

 

We have the same number of picks, just make the first three within the first 40ish picks ,instead of top 70-80.

 

If the Cubs go into free agency looking to win next season, I don't see how Hendry will pass on re-signing Juan Pierre.

[mg420]

I hope its around and we get some picks for Pierre.

 

I'm more afraid of the number of picks the Cubs will lose. Again.

 

Well I guess that depends how they approach this offseason. If we try to make a bunch of FA signings in a weak attempt to win next year, we could lose some.

 

I'd really be in favor of trying a quick "rebuild" where we accept some mediocracy next year in hopes of making a stronger effort in 2008.

 

Also even if we did go after some FAs that cost us picks it could turn out like:

 

Gain bottom 15 first rounder and supp. for Pierre

Lose a 2nd and 3rd rounder for OF and P

 

We have the same number of picks, just make the first three within the first 40ish picks ,instead of top 70-80.

 

If the Cubs go into free agency looking to win next season, I don't see how Hendry will pass on re-signing Juan Pierre.

 

even if they go the free agent route i think pierre will be offered a contract.

[Rob]

I hope its around and we get some picks for Pierre.

 

I'm more afraid of the number of picks the Cubs will lose. Again.

 

Well I guess that depends how they approach this offseason. If we try to make a bunch of FA signings in a weak attempt to win next year, we could lose some.

 

I'd really be in favor of trying a quick "rebuild" where we accept some mediocracy next year in hopes of making a stronger effort in 2008.

 

Also even if we did go after some FAs that cost us picks it could turn out like:

 

Gain bottom 15 first rounder and supp. for Pierre

Lose a 2nd and 3rd rounder for OF and P

 

We have the same number of picks, just make the first three within the first 40ish picks ,instead of top 70-80.

 

If the Cubs go into free agency looking to win next season, I don't see how Hendry will pass on re-signing Juan Pierre.

 

even if they go the free agent route i think pierre will be offered a contract.

 

Let's just pray the Nats retain Bowden at least through the beginning of free agency. If I know drunks, and I do... he should be gunning for Pierre and willing to blow his entire payroll on him.

[CuseCubFan69]

It has been decided that draft pick compensation for losing a free agent will be eliminated in the upcoming CBA - however has anyone heard yet whether this will effect this coming offseason or start following the 2007 season?

 

I thought you would know before us Mr. Wilk(ens)!

 

I have to assume that they would know or make the decision once the WS ends. Free agnecy starts what...15 days after the WS?