MLBTR Originals

By Edward Creech [July 22, 2012 at 5:57pm CST]

A look back at the original reporting and analysis found on MLBTR this past week:

Ben Nicholson-Smith reviewed the changes in draft pick compensation resulting from the new collective bargaining agreement and confirmed that teams losing a free agent will only receive one compensatory draft pick, whereas they previously obtained two selections.
Tim Dierkes discussed trade candidates who could eventually be tied to draft pick compensation.
Ben asked MLBTR readers should teams be willing to trade top prospects for players on the brink of free agency. Over 71% of you prefer the prospects to the rental.
Speaking of rentals, Tim asked MLBTR readers whether the Phillies will extend Cole Hamels prior to the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline. Nearly 57% of you don't think they will.
Ben hosted this week's chat.
Ben also recapped the first-ever Competitive Balance Lottery, which allocates additional draft picks to small-market and low-revenue teams.
Mike Axisa compiled this week's edition of Baseball Blogs Weigh In.
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