Alan Bass: The Benefits of Free Agency vs. the Draft There is a famous psychology experiment that discusses the emotional effects of someone choosing their destiny versus given the same. Researchers split participants into two groups. The first group was given five random “lottery” numbers, while the second group was asked to write down their own “lottery” numbers. After each scenario, researchers attempted to “buy back” the ticket from the participants. In every scenario, regardless of culture or demographics, researchers had to pay at least five times as much for the chosen numbers than for the randomly assigned numbers.

Hmmm interesting article. I will say though sadly it has more to do with money now a days. Also there is "No one will love you like your mother" which pretty much says there is no team like the team that drafted you, the one who picked you before many others, the one who took a chance on you.

Really I see it as the Draft is where you build your core, FA is for foolish GM's and for building depth.

Hmmm interesting article. I will say though sadly it has more to do with money now a days. Also there is "No one will love you like your mother" which pretty much says there is no team like the team that drafted you, the one who picked you before many others, the one who took a chance on you.

Really I see it as the Draft is where you build your core, FA is for foolish GM's and for building depth.
- Meeqsb

Unless you're Minnesota

Unless you're Minnesota
- JAKEw1234

Like I said, Foolish GM's.

Hmmm interesting article. I will say though sadly it has more to do with money now a days. Also there is "No one will love you like your mother" which pretty much says there is no team like the team that drafted you, the one who picked you before many others, the one who took a chance on you.

Really I see it as the Draft is where you build your core, FA is for foolish GM's and for building depth.
- Meeqsb

Alan always has the most interesting topics...

I agree 100% with your post though.