Originally posted by Rascal:
Of course not every 2nd round pick is the same. The point is it is the GM's job to make it happen. If others' 2nd round picks are higher, you will have to leverage on other things to ensure you land the deal.
It does take two to tango--and at this point we do not even know if there is any music.
Simply put--Baalke can not force a trade. Baalke can not ensure that this or any trade happen.
But, that is, or should be, readily apparent, isn't it?