http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/01/mets-like-michael-bourn-working-to-keep-top-pick.html The Mets want to sign Micheal Bourn but want to keep their first round draft pick so they might ask for an exemption which the MLBPA would support. My response? You don't want to lose your pick, don't sign him. If MLB were to make an exception in this case this would set a terrible precedent and 29 other teams will be, and should, pretty ticked off.