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is what I'm still hoping for. If years 3+are a problem, don't give them a no trade clause? Wait, 2018 already seems different. Do we no longer have Jerry the trade Fairy? I think he could move those latter years if need be. They're not an excuse worth mentioning. Nobody has picked any of them up still. It's about to be February before that changes.
That's not what Dipoto is saying though. He's saying the pitching is good enough and he doesn't want to lock out the youth. That's what injuries that happen (almost; dang 2003 M's) every year to every team are for. Giving the youth a chance. It happens organically. If not, you can always trade the (lowest) offending youth blocker. That's what trade fairies do.