2011 Expiring Contracts

[MillerTime]

All (2011) non-prospect contracts must be resigned by 1:00 PM EST on Oct. 1, 2011.  All prospect contracts (P-2011) must be resigned by 1:00 PM EST on Oct. 15, 2011. 

Any players with expiring contracts not signed by these dates will be placed in the Free Agent Pool. 

[rcankosy]

All (2011) non-prospect contracts must be resigned by 1:00 PM EST on Oct. 1, 2011.  All prospect contracts (P-2011) must be resigned by 1:00 PM EST on Oct. 15, 2011. 

Any players with expiring contracts not signed by these dates will be placed in the Free Agent Pool.

These deadlines appear to be different than the ones posted under Deadlines.

Important Deadlines
8/22/2011 - Playoffs Begin - ALDS/NLDS
8/29/2011 - ALCS/NLCS
9/5/2011 - World Series matchup (two weeks)
12/15/2011 - Unsigned Players Become FA, Cap Hits Raised
1/1/2012 - RFA only bidding begins
1/15/2012 - FA opens up for CI / DH
2/1/2012 - FA opens up for P
2/15/2012 - FA opens up for OF
3/1/2012 - FA opens up for MI
3/15/2012 - FA opens up for C
6/1/2012 - Market Values Updated
7/31/2012 - Trade Deadline, Cap Hits Lowered
8/16/2012 - Entry Draft Begins at Noon EST
8/21/2012 - Free Agency Ends at 11:59 PM EST (no more opening of bids)

[rcankosy]

I pulled this out of the League Rules for Contracts.

This window for prospect extensions is open until one week prior to the beginning of offseason free agency.

[h4cheng]

When does trading start again?

[MillerTime]

These deadlines appear to be different than the ones posted under Deadlines.

Important Deadlines
8/22/2011 - Playoffs Begin - ALDS/NLDS
8/29/2011 - ALCS/NLCS
9/5/2011 - World Series matchup (two weeks)
12/15/2011 - Unsigned Players Become FA, Cap Hits Raised
1/1/2012 - RFA only bidding begins
1/15/2012 - FA opens up for CI / DH
2/1/2012 - FA opens up for P
2/15/2012 - FA opens up for OF
3/1/2012 - FA opens up for MI
3/15/2012 - FA opens up for C
6/1/2012 - Market Values Updated
7/31/2012 - Trade Deadline, Cap Hits Lowered
8/16/2012 - Entry Draft Begins at Noon EST
8/21/2012 - Free Agency Ends at 11:59 PM EST (no more opening of bids)

Roy/Everyone,

I discussed with Colby this afternoon and wanted to make sure to clarify this schedule.  I don't currently have the ability to edit the deadlines, I tried, we will update as soon as possible.  Please note that this post is the correct deadline. 

Thanks

[rcankosy]

Can we assume that trading will not be allowed until after October 15th, since any trades of non-prospects prior to that would negate the newly approved Prince Fielder rule?  Btw, the Prince Fielder rule as approved by the TC said that players with expiring contracts were free agents as soon as the regular season was over which would mean at the conclusion of tomorrow's games.  I don't have a problem with adjusting the deadlines as long as no trades are allowed until then, otherwise we would be circumventing the Fielder rule.

[MillerTime]

Can we assume that trading will not be allowed until after October 15th, since any trades of non-prospects prior to that would negate the newly approved Prince Fielder rule?  Btw, the Prince Fielder rule as approved by the TC said that players with expiring contracts were free agents as soon as the regular season was over which would mean at the conclusion of tomorrow's games.  I don't have a problem with adjusting the deadlines as long as no trades are allowed until then, otherwise we would be circumventing the Fielder rule.

You are correct, no trades til after the 15th.  We adjusted deadline because it was mot truly posted anywhere and wanted to give 72 hours.

I will correct deadlines tomorrow.

[h4cheng]

For potential free agents, can someone please confirm that the team with rights to the player automatically gets draft pick compensations as soon as the player is release?

[Colby]

For potential free agents, can someone please confirm that the team with rights to the player automatically gets draft pick compensations as soon as the player is release?

As long as the player is released by the Commissioner because the contract expired.

[h4cheng]

As long as the player is released by the Commissioner because the contract expired.

I remembered there was an old rule where a team must place a bid on the player before becoming eligible to receive draft pick compensation. I am guessing this rule was eliminated as part of the RFA removal?