2053 went sideways in a number of ways. But one that flew under the radar is the No Trade Clause that exists in 3 new orleans players contracts.
OF Juan Donestaves, 3B Mal Fountain and CL Albert Rodriguez were all placed on the trading block heading into the trade deadline. Only one issue - they were all unwilling to waive their no trade clauses.
GM Jim Roberts was unabashadly direct when talking about the issue. "Frankly - its not something we have considered here. If a player wanted a NTC in thier contract - we generally agreed with it. And in the trade market for the last 50 years - it hasnt been an issue for or against us. Its just not something that has historically registered for us - and so we did as we always did - but this time it bit us"
New Orleans was having open discussions on those players - when someone noted they had a NTC. Roberts inquired with the league office, who insisted that they players could not be dealt.
"it really caused us to pack it in heading into the deadline" Roberts said. "We had key peices we wanted to move, and people wanted - but just couldnt excape the NTC clauses".
For thier part, Donestavez, Fountain and Rodriguez were also furious with Roberts. "We came here expecting to be Crawdads for life - and this is how you do us?" Fountain proclaimed in frustration in mid-season. Donestavez chimed in saying that he was going to "re-evaluate" his NTC in the off-season, but it sure doesnt make him excited for 2054.
Lots of Chaos has been had this season in New Orleans. But the inability to re-build in typical NO fashion will have ramifications on the franchise for decades to come.
Crawdad Chronicles 53.04 - No Trade Clause Causes Ruckus
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Re: Crawdad Chronicles 53.04 - No Trade Clause Causes Ruckus
I don't remember having too many guys ever ask for a no trade clause. Of course if you have to get stuck with 3 guys, those are pretty good ones to get stuck with.
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Re: Crawdad Chronicles 53.04 - No Trade Clause Causes Ruckus
Big time opponent of NTC.
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