SD wanted Arrieta and 2 prospects for Headley

[Rene88]

What? The changes actually help them by limiting money spent in the draft, which is where small market teams can make up their financial disadvantage. Pirates already got screwed by it with Appel.

You sound more knowledgable than myself, so that is interesting. I had heard differently. The Pirates do get a pick next year though, right? Plus just because small markets COULD make up the difference, did they?

[howboutthoseos]

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN

Rangers land Ryan Dempster

[crissfan172]

You sound more knowledgable than myself, so that is interesting. I had heard differently. The Pirates do get a pick next year though, right? Plus just because small markets COULD make up the difference, did they?

Yes...they get another pick. Unfortunately for them, next year is expected to be a weaker draft class, though that can change from year to year.

[VeveJones007]

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN

Rangers land Ryan Dempster

That helps the O's.

Well, at least compared to a Dempster to Yankees deal.

[howboutthoseos]

That helps the O's.

Well, at least compared to a Dempster to Yankees deal.

Agree.

[Dain45]

I can't help but be jealous of what the Dodgers have done so far. They added some serious talent and didn't have to give up all the much.

[Rene88]

I can't help but be jealous of what the Dodgers have done so far. They added some serious talent and didn't have to give up all the much.

That would be nice if you replaced Orioles with Dodgers.