Post by New York Yankees on Mar 31, 2017 8:47:14 GMT -5
Shouldn't matter, whether 1 yr or 5 yrs...just not to exceed 25% in any year!
Like my earlier trade w Tor for Sale...I could've gotten 25% EACH year of the remaining 4 years; however, he wouldn't have been allowed to pay Sale's full salary for 2017 n 2018, like he did!
Post by New York Yankees on Mar 31, 2017 8:51:07 GMT -5
I'm not surprised we already have 2 "Disagrees" as it seems there r a few owners who'll resist ANY change (good or bad)! Even though I've only been here a short time (entering my 2nd full yr), I've seen NOTHING ever voted in...ONLY changes ever made were "edicts" by either Pit or Uncle Chi, n then the rule was changed. I'm thinking that's what's needed again!
Post by torontobluejays on Mar 31, 2017 8:59:14 GMT -5
Yanks, if I were allowed only to send 25% of Sale's salary, the deal would never have happened. I doubt you would have given up what you did to get Sale.
Post by New York Yankees on Mar 31, 2017 9:06:30 GMT -5
U r 100% correct, but that's NOT the point. I think we r trying to prevent teams from acquiring (by skewing the salary cap) so much high priced talent in 1 yr that they r no longer on "EQUAL" footing w the other owners. I don't like a Hard Cap as it's too restrictive to a league like r's, that's y I truly feel placing a MAX (25%) on cash paid for salaries, is the way 2 go. I think EVERYONE needs to give a little, to get a fair change!
Bottom line, as long as the rules don't change mid-season, I'm fine and I'll play (and win) by the rules, but I don't know if it's pride, stubbornness, or just plain ignorance that prevents us from coming up with a true consensus opinion.
Post by torontobluejays on Mar 31, 2017 9:28:26 GMT -5
The 25% rules does not stop teams from skewing the salary cap. There is a way around the rule. Your rule says an owner can pay on 25% for each year of the contract. What happens when owners agree to send money beyond the length of the contract? Using Kershaw as an example. Under your proposed rule, an KC could have asked LA for only 25% from of the contract 2017 season. Nothing stops him from getting unlimited funds for the 2018 season. Kershaw is not under contract for 2018.
Your earlier post said that some owners say no to everything and won't compromise. I am willing to compromise. I prefer no restrictions on FA and trades. However, I am willing to accept a firm cap. There is no way around a firm cap. Any rule short of a firm cap, would allow owners to find a loop hole or would be too burdensome to figure out.
Post by New York Yankees on Mar 31, 2017 9:42:56 GMT -5
Just decide what u guys want, Hard Cap means players like Kershaw and Trout can't be traded (other than 4 each other); No change means teams can go way over the cap n others can get prospects/picks to rebuild JUST cause they had cash to spend on a FA. My way was a compromise, but obviously most guys don't WANT a compromise. I'm DONE (wasted way 2 much time n effort) n will not b making any further comments, I'll just wait to see what changes, if anything!
