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On point article by Baker.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2015807952_a_must-rea...
I agree with a lot here. Prospects were underrated an era earlier and overrated in the current era. I also agree that it makes it harder for low payroll teams to contend.
Aside from raising payroll, I think more 'specs for young proven talent (that can be locked up for a few years cheap) deals need to made to take advantage of this. Span would be one example.
Also be more aggressive in spending money in the draft  and internationally. Once hard-slots are introduced teams won't be able to steal talents later in the draft for free. The talent doesn't neccesarrily need to pan out as it opens up a ton of options in trade given the inflated value of prospects in the current era.