Getting a little ridiculous!

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Stickhorse

Settle down, I'm not criticizing teams for trying to win. I'm criticizing teams for being too impatient and sacrificing their future for a quick fix. Better to be a contender year after year than to sell out for an unsuccessful title run.

The better franchises have it figured out. Build your team for the long haul. Beat your opponents in the draft. I will concede that once in awhile you might have to pick up a free agent during the season. The Dodgers picking up Manny midseason was not a a typical move for them.

The Red Sox are a great example of building a solid team via the draft.

Patience is still important in building a successful sports franchise just as it is in managing a stable.

Whoa. I agree that Boston's front office is as shrewd as there is out there but the keys to their championship teams WERENT built through the draft. The first title was led by Manny (free agent) Papi (free agent) and the pitchers were all a result of trades or free agency. Granted, it is fair to say that they had to draft and develop the prospects to trade away for a Josh Beckett but lets not act like the Red Sox are this homegrown championship contender like Tampa or Philly. A majority of Boston's regulars during their title runs did not come up through their system.