Predicting 2006 Compensatory picks

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

I'm hoping we get a third and a fourth for Smoot and Pierce, but a 4th and 5th seems more realistic. Rabach pulls down the value of the two big losses a bit and Patten shouldn't factor in very much as he was a complete non-factor.

For those unfamiliar with the formula it has 3 determining variables. The amount of contract, the # of games played and postseason honors; with the contract size being the number one determining factor. Let's say you lose two 6 million dollar players and gain none in free agency. Then you get two thirds. Or if you lose two 6 million dollar players, but pick up two 2 million dollar players then you get less compensation. Maybe a fourth and a fifth like I am projecting. What do you guys and gals think we deserve? And just remember the formula is some kind of top secret super classified system so the whole thing is a little arbitrary to say the least.

Considering Smoot and Pierce were both hurt for part of the year, I wouldn't get our hopes up too high. I think I'd rather have one 3rd rounder than 1 4th and 1 5th, but it ain't up to me now is it!

A 4th and 5th would be nice. Though we might even be lucky to get that. It's hard to know, but I doubt we'll get a 3rd.