Why does a player get to hit free agency years after being drafted? Because the alternatives are far less appealing.
There's a lot of excitement surrounding the Jimmy Vesey sweepstakes right now, but also a lot of frustration from some fans who don't see why an unproven rookie is such a big deal. The coverage has indeed been ceaseless for a former third-round pick hitting the market.
But there's one thing that must be made clear here -- coverage of the situation aside -- and it's that there's nothing wrong with Vesey becoming an unrestricted free agent.