Trades and Loans

[jonas]

I can understand a player being traded off sometimes its good for all involved but whats up with the loaning of players lately, its almost as bad as the trades going on almost nonstop.

[Roll the Dice]

I actually like the idea of loans. Sometimes trades go sour because neither the player or his team are comfortable and they just don't work out. With a loaner, there is a good opportunity to get a feel for the 'chemistry' before making things final.

[Love the Babes]

Players are being traded and swapped around like commodities. I am not sure I like the idea as no sooner you have gotten to like a player, he might just get loaned or traded to another team, for whom I might not have a particular liking.

[Mike0715]

I have to admit, I like the good ol' days when a player stayed with a team a long time. Collecting baseball cards was great when it went by the teams and how long a player had been with them in addition to the games he helped to win (or lose for that matter).

[jonas]

Originally Posted by Love the Babes

Players are being traded and swapped around like commodities.

Thats what I was thinking as well. I mean I understand what a loan is and how it can help those involved, but really wouldn't you feel a little less cheap if you were loaned out a ton rather than traded?

[BetOnThis]

I would feel terrible, far worse, if I was being loaned out rather than sold. At least with a sale you know that there is a team that wants you-with a loan its like your home team just isn't interested in your any more.