- Tue Jan 14, 2025 1:06 pm
#3773
What if player loyalty reigned supreme in MLB? This ESPN article explores a fascinating scenario: a world without trades or free agency. Imagine stars like Bryce Harper forever bound to the Nationals. How would team dynasties shift? Would player development become the ultimate key to success? The article ranks teams based on this hypothetical, but I'm curious, which franchises would truly thrive and which would crumble under these conditions? Share your thoughts and let's debate! I predict a resurgence of small-market teams, forced to cultivate talent from within, leading to unexpected contenders. Could this system actually level the playing field or would it create an even greater divide? Let the discussion begin!