This is what we are going to do - New Rule
Apr 2, 2017 22:25:23 GMT -5
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Post by ex-Pittsburgh Pirates on Apr 2, 2017 22:25:23 GMT -5
Ok, so I haven't posted on the 'controversy' this week. I wanted to see where the league went with it. Several ideas have been thrown around for a long time. I've avoided making a ruling up to now because I was hoping the league would eventually congeal around an idea. It is clear to me now that we aren't going to come to any kind of consensus. I don't want to rule the league by fiat, but I do think it is my responsibility (not only privilege) to enact change when it is needed.
Ok..preamble complete.
This is what I want to try. Judge this rule change by 2 criteria...
1. Will this change prevent teams from making Kershaw type trades too early in the season.
2. Does this change radically affect the league or have any undesirable side-effects?
If the answer to the first question is YES and the answer to the 2nd question is NO, then the rule change is a success.
Here's the rule to take effect NEXT SEASON:
-For trades made between the start of the new cap year and the All Star Game, teams can only pay up to half of the traded salary in the current cap year.
-After the All Star Game and until the end of the cap year, no restrictions are placed on cash traded in the current cap year.
-No restriction is ever placed on cash traded in future cap years.
That's it.
Hypothetical Example:
The Pirates trade Kershaw (2017 salary = $30m) and Bumgarner (2017 salary = $20m) to Chicago for prospects and draft picks.
-If the trade is made PRIOR TO ALL START GAME, how much cash can be traded?
For 2017 cash, the Pirates can send up to $25m ($30+20 = $50...half of $50 is $25). Because Chicago is not trading any salaried players, Chicago cannot send any 2017 cash to the Pirates. For 2018 and beyond, both teams can send whatever cash they want.
-If the trade is made AFTER THE ALL STAR GAME, how much cash can be traded?
There is no restriction on cash exchanged for either team for 2017 as well as future cap years.
Ok..preamble complete.
This is what I want to try. Judge this rule change by 2 criteria...
1. Will this change prevent teams from making Kershaw type trades too early in the season.
2. Does this change radically affect the league or have any undesirable side-effects?
If the answer to the first question is YES and the answer to the 2nd question is NO, then the rule change is a success.
Here's the rule to take effect NEXT SEASON:
-For trades made between the start of the new cap year and the All Star Game, teams can only pay up to half of the traded salary in the current cap year.
-After the All Star Game and until the end of the cap year, no restrictions are placed on cash traded in the current cap year.
-No restriction is ever placed on cash traded in future cap years.
That's it.
Hypothetical Example:
The Pirates trade Kershaw (2017 salary = $30m) and Bumgarner (2017 salary = $20m) to Chicago for prospects and draft picks.
-If the trade is made PRIOR TO ALL START GAME, how much cash can be traded?
For 2017 cash, the Pirates can send up to $25m ($30+20 = $50...half of $50 is $25). Because Chicago is not trading any salaried players, Chicago cannot send any 2017 cash to the Pirates. For 2018 and beyond, both teams can send whatever cash they want.
-If the trade is made AFTER THE ALL STAR GAME, how much cash can be traded?
There is no restriction on cash exchanged for either team for 2017 as well as future cap years.
