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I agree that is we have a max, we should have a minimum, it adds to the strategy of building our teams. I also feel Ben's pain here because I would have never traded for Lind if I had to give him more than a year, given that 2009 was his coming out party. I guess 2010 was his going back in party. Moral of the story is that every team will have to deal with upcoming large contracts, so this will effect everyone.
But why do we need to feel the pain? I'm still looking for an answer... - Note Ben, I hit the wrong button, hence this post reads modified -
But why do we need to feel the pain? I'm still looking for an answer...
To clarify - I completely agree with the rule. My questions is why do we need to put it in place immediately, when this is against our track record unless it puts the league in jeopardy - is that really the case here?What is the justification for putting this rule into place before the 2010 off-season, when this is against our policies for rolling out rules.
Ben makes a point stating that implementing a rule immediately after it has been approved hasn't been typical protocol with the league. However, we HAVE still approved a couple rules that were effective right after approval (the 60 day hold on players, the latest being, keeping bonuses with original teams, etc.). While this ruling probably affects Ben's team moreso than others, it will probably affect every mid market to large market team, as well as a couple small market ones. I feel that this is a very important rule to have, as the argument that top players signing 1 year contracts constantly is very unrealistic. With that said, I would recommend a compromise of some sort, as some(many?) teams might have planned this strategy, and this would change their format dramatically. I'd recommend that the 1 year rule be allowed until the trade deadline this season. If a team plans on making an extension, then they should do it now, with 2008 stats included. By allowing the extensions to actually be made (instead of immediately illegal), this gives those teams with those plans for 1 year deals to do them, at the cost of using 2008 stats (which might increase values to some players) AND having to make the extension prior to the end of the season.To me, this might be a decent compromise...I fully support this rule, but we have no idea how many teams were wanting to use this strategy for next year.
I have the same thoughts as Jake here. I havent chimed in much, but have read every single posting. I do see a need in this rule, but I dont know when to start this rule. This rule will make it more realistic. But what would be the guidelines for this rule and etc.?