Which players will the O's extend?

[SticksandStones]

What about Norris on a 3 year deal for ages 30, 31 and 32?

I'd rather them re-sign Chen through those years.

[weams]

And you acquire controllable players by drafting them. And you sometimes get extra draft picks by letting average players walk.

It's certainly a choice to look to alternative markets to build a team. Rule IV and V drafts, trades and the international market are generally more efficient than free agency.

Very, very true.

[weams]

I'd rather them re-sign Chen through those years.

Twice as much. Same effectiveness.