Carl tended to trade picks for OLD players. He also tended to have to overpay for what we got.
I don't think Pioli overpaid, and though Vrabel is older, he and Cassel both for a 2nd is a great trade. Carl would have had to give up our 1st, 2nd, and 5th or 5th for these two.
Also, keep in mind, Pioli didn't make this trade based on film and interviews, he KNOWS these players personally.
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