How Protected 2013 1st Round Picks Impact Red Sox, Cubs Free Agent Frenzy
October 3, 2012 by Mike Rosenbaum
With only one game remaining in the 2012 season, an intriguing aspect of Major League Baseball’s new collective bargaining agreement will come into play for the first time.
In addition to the team(s) who failed to sign their respective first-round draft pick, the bottom nine teams—as determined by overall record—will be awarded a protected first-round draft pick.
So why is a protected draft pick such a big deal? Well, under the new CBA, the first 10 picks in the MLB First-Year Player Draft are all locked, essentially.
Therefore, in an attempt to level the playing field, the bottom nine teams wi...
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