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Originally Posted by BIG17EASY
Interesting. I didn't know about that specific instance. But I know teams out of the playoff race have traded for guys at the deadline who they had no intention of signing just so they could get a compensation pick.
Can't blame AA for taking advantage of the system.
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there was a bit more to it. it was heavily rumoured Olivo wanted to stay in Colorado, so they could not offer him arbitration as he would have likely taken it. so AA came in an offered them money, effectively buying a draft pick, and the Rockies got some form of compensation