Contract Extensions

[kenny]

Since I started this league, I haven't been able to figure out a fair way of doing contract extensions. Somebody pointed out the method Franchise GM has been using for this:

http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=34.0

Any interest in implementing something similar to this? It would be for the 2012 offseason if we have this figured out before the 2012 season begins.  Just floating some ideas out there in the hopes of generating some discussion.

[kenny]

This will make the league more realistic, which is something I want to strive for. The reason I didn't implement anything yet is I've struggled to figure out a system that couldn't be exploited.

[jrmatt73]

Just to clarify are you proposing using the entire contract system in this link or just the system for extensions?

[kenny]

Extensions only. And it may or may not be the same system. Just something to work off of, something we can modify to fit our needs, if necessary.

[RSnakeBR]

To make this league unique a prefer this actual system without extensions. 

[Eric]

I prefer the extensions, no point in really drafting this deep into drafts and stuff like that.

[ldsjayhawk]

I am ok either way. If we do go with extensions, two thoughts:

1) I don't think players should not be able to make less than the previous year. Players in the real MLB are not going to take less money to remain with their team (except in rare circumstances) unless they have tried the free agent market.

2) Would we want to consider some kind of limitations?  I'd hate to see the free agent pool be completely closed off from players that will help improve teams.

[DVB78300]

I'm for extensions, but I do think there should be a limit, say max 2 extensions a year per team and no more than 'x'# of extensions can be carried on a roster. This will help limit the thinning of the FA pool and give reason to pause and think before handing out an extension.

[RSnakeBR]

I'm for extensions, but I do think there should be a limit, say max 2 extensions a year per team and no more than 'x'# of extensions can be carried on a roster. This will help limit the thinning of the FA pool and give reason to pause and think before handing out an extension.

 

[Tarheels55]

I'm for extensions, but I do think there should be a limit, say max 2 extensions a year per team and no more than 'x'# of extensions can be carried on a roster. This will help limit the thinning of the FA pool and give reason to pause and think before handing out an extension.