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Originally Posted by Gozer
I think the relative value of draft picks have dropped. Of course they're always valuable, but the Jays have had a very successful draft and a lot of high ceiling prospects in a similar age group.
Maximizing the quality of next year's roster should be a priority when making decisions this off-season.
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Definitely agree, but relievers are so interchangeable that you could likely get similar production out of Broxton, Nathan and another non comp pick reliever as you would with getting Madson and another reliever or 2.
I don't see the point in giving up assets unless there is a significant gain to be made, say with fielder. Madson IMO isn't enough of an upgrade to give up #17 in next year's draft. Giving up a 2nd though which would be in the 90's or so would be worth it.
Also, you can never have too many good prospects. While we are set and then some in the pitching, catching and OF positions, we pretty much have zero infield prospects at all outside of Hechivarria. This draft upcoming just happens to be rather deep in infielders coincidentally so we could stock up on pretty much the only area of weakness in our prospects without drafting for need per say.