Post by Minnesota Twins on Jan 14, 2016 22:39:34 GMT -5
This again? Lotta 1 yr mega deals, and I know I have nearly 70 mil cap space next yr so it's prob happening again. Top players in real baseball draw long term deals. Trout and giancarlo shouldn't be 1 r deal dudes...
Players bidding over $10 mil must give at least 2 yrs $15 mil must give at least 3 yrs $20 mil must give at least 4 yrs $25 mil must give 5 yrs at least
Post by ChrisMac777@aim.com on Jan 14, 2016 22:56:23 GMT -5
Why would you invest 5 years and 25 mil a year to any pitcher? I feel funny having Strasburg for the money I am spending. Thankfully you are offsetting some of that salary.
Your case is not sound. Baseball injuries dictate prudence. And not for nothing, but if I manage my minor leagues properly, I will have enough good talent to sign long term on the cheap, and position myself to win a championship by spending big money on that ONE piece, for however long.
Let the free market run itself. What is the problem signing a guy to big money for 1 year? Is it ruining this league, or just your chances at getting someone long term for cheaper?
Post by Minnesota Twins on Jan 14, 2016 23:04:18 GMT -5
Justin upton won't sign a 1 yr deal in real life, so the fact that trout likely will next yr just seems dumb to me. I realize it's good strategy and I will continue to do it while legal too but would be in favor of a change.
Post by ChrisMac777@aim.com on Jan 15, 2016 1:02:45 GMT -5
Respectfully disagree. There are players that sign 10 year contracts for 200 million in real life, yet we cap it to 5 years in this virtual league, Minny.
Point is, we are not ever fully going to compare to real life. IMO, just would hate to see restrictions like that put in place. Cap on money and years, as it is,seems reasonable.
