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That is correct. I am all up for moving the limit to 4, but that doesn't really do anything since prospect contracts end after 3 years. Most contracts for young players are in the 5 year range. Like I said this is just an idea, and would like to hear other opinions on it. Ways to improve it, different ways to do the numbers. Different ideas on the numbers. But I think paying someone like Justin Upton (if the D'Backs still had him) 15 mil a year, which is what he will prolly end up costing once Fantrax values are considered, takes some of the point of producing your own players away. I just think putting in a system, whether it be my idea, or someone else's should be put in place, or at least considered. Adam Lind came out of prospect status and instantly made 15.5 mil. That really doesn't ever happen, or in this day and age, happens very rarely. Joe Mauer went through 1 long term contract before cashing in. So did Sabathia, and Cliff Lee will soon be there.
I think the minimum should be 5 mil, and base the next level of payment on service time.