I had an owner send me a message asking if trades between two owners who have the draft rights for restricted free agents could be allowed.
Basically, he was suggesting that, for example, the cards could trade their rights to Julio Lugo to the Red Sox, if they liked, and the Red Sox would not have to use a draft pick on him.
I think that this is clever and I will allow it.
Also, it would be ok for say the Rockies to trade their rights to Jason Giambi to the marlins, and then the marlins would have the rights to draft him if the A's chose not to.
I would also allow that.
It adds a whole new element.