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DiMaggio5CF · 01-01-2016, 07:01 PM

Does anyone know exactly what draft picks are protected in the amateur draft?

In my specific situation, I pick 12th in the first round but 9th in every round after that. I can sign one player or trade for another; if the pick is protected, I'll spend the money and sign the free agent, but if it's not protected I would rather keep the pick and make the trade.

I noticed that under the league rules section, the 2012 CBA changes are in effect, which protects the top 10 picks, but since my "real" selection would be 9th but I was bumped to 12th in the first round, is that first-round pick protected or would I lose it for signing a free agent?

01-01-2016, 07:01 PM	#1
DiMaggio5CF All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 921	Protected Draft Picks Does anyone know exactly what draft picks are protected in the amateur draft? In my specific situation, I pick 12th in the first round but 9th in every round after that. I can sign one player or trade for another; if the pick is protected, I'll spend the money and sign the free agent, but if it's not protected I would rather keep the pick and make the trade. I noticed that under the league rules section, the 2012 CBA changes are in effect, which protects the top 10 picks, but since my "real" selection would be 9th but I was bumped to 12th in the first round, is that first-round pick protected or would I lose it for signing a free agent?