Why Not Just Sign Smith And Trade Him Later?

[mrhonline]

I don't understand why the ASG are making this so complicated.

There are obviously teams interested in Smith, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. A S&T is only going to save you a few million anyway.

[Peoriabird]

I don't understand why the ASG are making this so complicated.

There are obviously teams interested in Smith, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. A S&T is only going to save you a few million anyway.

They will! We just need to be patient.

[NJHAWK]

This has always been the best option. Smoove is only 22. The only way he loses value in the next 2 or 3 years is if he has a horrible injury. Otherwise we can trade him when there is no byc restriction.

[Chris18]

I don't understand why the ASG are making this so complicated.

There are obviously teams interested in Smith, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. A S&T is only going to save you a few million anyway.

The reason this is so complicated is because we're dealing with the ASG not a normal ownership group.

[emplay]

if he signs the qualifying offer - he would then attain veto power on any trade.

plus the salary coming back would have to match - so it would be difficult to move him for a big name salary

[AtLaS]

The reason this is so complicated is because we're dealing with the ASG not a normal ownership group.

I'm just going to not say anything and 100% concur with this statement.

[hussamga]

Yah its not like we lose anything big by overpaying for him...heck everyone overpays. Even a year or 2 down the road, we can still trade him if we overpay..we might get a couple mill in value less back however..but its not like hes gonna be untradeable. Thing is with bibby and zaza expiring, there will be enough room to resign marvin and SNT childress next year ...correct me if im wrong..? Thats why im indifferent to keeping him or trading him personally...i like smoove..but if he wants out and we can get a veteran starter or 2 im all for it..if we keep him at even 13m per, i wouldnt mind either.