It has hurt me in teams I have taken over. Also, if a younger player has no options and hasn't made majors yet but is worth trading for, I would be hesitant to deal for him as he has to go on your big-league roster (unless you put him through waivers). Plus, I just don't think enough newer owners don't know the ins and outs of what the 40-man stands for. Not everyone is as smart as you. Lol.