TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

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My point is, as complex as the Turner situation is, I think that decision is what happens FIRST for Indy. That then defines how much cap room they might have left for a Collins pursuit, and impacts how that might look. But until Turner decision is in their past, I don't think they will want to use a giant chunk of cap room for a Collins deal, lest it make the Turner situation even harder to navigate.

I agree. Not only for this logic (which is so insightful and interesting, thanks!) but because I, personally, don't think Carlisle would want to pair those particular two players together.

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I listen with interest to Carlisle talking about no desire to trade Turner and wonder who his intended audience is.  It certainly could be the media and other teams, but I wonder if he's not talking to his own front office who so far hasn't gotten the job done with Turner.

My take is that he's talking to (pleading with) Turner, himself.