[Sylvanfan]

If you were to offer him a 32 year deal worth 3.25 million a year as an offer sheet the compensation would be a single 2nd round pick next year. He might not be worth that type of money...but people seem to be willing to retain 1.5 to 2 million in salary to acquire a 2nd round pick. So if you spend that extra money can you save having to trade one that you already have versus going the traditional trade route.