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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Lebrun says that Detroit was in on Bouwmeester until the end but were unwilling to include a 1st round pick in the package.
So while we can trash Feaster for the return it is hard unless we actually know what teams are willing to offer.
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People need to understand that most teams, especially those that look to be picking in the top 20, are extremely reluctant to trade away a 1st round pick these days. With better scouting, better prepared younger players, rules enforcement that allows young players to do their thing without getting smothered, and a salary cap that make entry-level deals extremely attractive, every team depends on an influx of young impact players.
It looks like owing to the NTC and his contract, there were only a couple serious offers for Bouwmeester. And by including a 1st round pick, the Blues was the best offer. Feaster haters need to get over it, and admit that maybe their perception of player value is out of whack with the real market.