I thank you and concur. I believe that the trading of a 38 year old pitcher on his last legs and a back-up SS shouldn't be vetoed under any, yes any, circumstances. There exists in the framework of that trade no, no, no possible way that trade influences the balance of power in the league. The mega- trade ( often posted by a powerful wheeler-dealer and a lamb led to the slaughter) one that has 12 players and draft picks involved should be scrutinized from all levels.

Before all the defenders of the crown jump down my throat, I believe that, for the most part, Mike does a good job. I so, however, reserve the right to comment when I think he's missed the boat. As far as treds approval goes and the lightening the load for Mike isn't that what the league commishioners are being set up for?