The Devil Rays and Rockies have never gotten it together while both the Marlins and Diamondbacks have won the World Series. I wondered if maybe they drafted poorly. Then I discovered the expansion teams drafted last in every round leading in to joining the league. The drafts were ’92 & ’93 for the Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins. 1996, ’97, & ’98 for the Arizona Diamondbacks & Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Why did MLB do this? All other leagues Including Football and Basketball where a First Pick has immediate impact give expansion teams the first overall pick. Why does a sport where draft picks have to develop in a farm system first, not do this? These owners paid a lot of money for these Franchises, Stadiums, and Farm teams, and you give them the last pick in the draft??????
Imagine how different things might look right now. AROD a Marlin ?! Derek Jeter a Rockie?! Kris Benson & Pat Burrell Devil Rays?! Mark Mulder a Diamondback?!
If anyone knows why, please share.
2006-07-30
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