New Delhi, May 7 -- For the longest time, Chennai Super Kings treated the Indian Premier League auction like a puzzle to be solved almost covertly. While others chased the biggest names, CSK built an empire through instinct, continuity and the art of spotting value before the rest of the market did. They weren't necessarily a moneyball franchise but they preferred largely 'smart buys' over headline purchases. They had faith in their leader MS Dhoni being able to extract value out of any player and polishing them for the future. This season, however, demanded something different. And that is why Sanju Samson's trade deal feels more like a philosophical shift. Against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday, where Chennai needed a stamp of authority, Samso...