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I believe BrianKoontz and beorn make very compelling points. I would also like to see this decision altered. Regardless of what "owner controls budget" is meant to mean, most people are going to reasonably expect that, where that option isn't enabled, they will have the freedom to use their full resources as they see fit. The scenario BrianKoontz describes - having to wait until your player hits free agency before being able to use your cash to sign him - shouldn't be viewed as acceptable.