This IFA class makes me sad.

Bender gone.

If you want a bankable 40+ HRs next year you can pay Martinez 6 years, 24M to sign him or you can give me 2 AAAA level prospects to get 2 cost control years of Hall.

Decisions, decisions...

Huntsville receives:
IC SS Jose Gonzales

New Orleans
ML OF Brian Bender

As my final roster starts to crystalize, I deleted some names and labeled what is left with asking prices (which, imo, are bordering firesale levels).

I don't think this actually matters since waiving only removes them from the active roster. They will still be Rule 5 eligible if appropriate and will get automatically added to your spring training roster if they are on your 40-man. So, you'll have to protect them from the Rule 5 and waive them *ag...

And so we meet again, Velasquez. I look forward to trading you next offseason.

I listened to the pitcher one fine and then this one was blocked at work. Weird.

Since we're discussing it, what I expect to find with the current comp picks is that the are largely going to teams that are already making money (and therefore able to spend it on free agents on short team deals) and NOT going to teams that actually "need" them. I think that's absolutely true, cur...

The soft cap / luxury tax part of this is dead on arrival, but I actually like the idea of comp picks for struggling teams on its own merits. I'm not sure what the best barometer would be for qualification, though. If you go by revenue you're basically just going by record (since in OOTP there is a ...

Really enjoyed it, guys. It was very unique, too, with how it was set up to be interactive. I know I listened to it with my spreadsheet I sent Ted up and compared notes. On Greenwood, I am scared off by the 3rd pitch so I don't actually plan to bid (unless he's still sitting there in March or someth...

Sorry, I looked at RCK's expenses, not revenue. Ironically, OMA actually has the highest revenue at 155M. Anyway... I'm going to bow out of the debate now. I see your proposal and vehemently disagree with its implementation - not much more to be said on my side other than a rehash of that in my sign...

I would imagine removing the salary cap(or having a luxury tax on it), would help ease most teams bonus funds. Say cap is $110,000,000 but after $110,000,000 for the season you are charged $1,000,000 in bonus funds for every $500,000 you are over...So those teams that finished with a team payroll o...

Hm, you're right. I remembered there being verbage that insinuated prolonged time over the cap would result in commissioner intervention, but that is actually in an unrelated section of the constitution: "•Contracts: It is the responsibility of GMs to police themselves regarding contracts acquired v...

It looks like you could theoretically use your bonus funds to cover when your over the cap.[/fieldset] No, nothing lets you play over the cap (short of ethically questionable contract terms or loading up on retained salary trades). The cash to budget reward is primarily for teams whose budget is be...

California receives:
A RP Jose Zamora

Huntsville receives:
AA RP Jose Pagan

Boy, that's an early one. I like it. If he velo bumps up to say 96-97 you've got a starter. Hmm. Wonder if this could be the way to go with drafting low stuff relievers. He was a 8/9/7 SP when I drafted him. Idk if he's been lumping or if the ratings reset was particularly hard on him. The other on...

SA Dani Rubio - please add a sinker as his 3rd pitch.

I can't get statsplus to work at all on my phone or tablet - what's your secret there?

He's right-handed - obviously a bum. I'd give you some turquoise jewelry, but that's about it. PS. Two GMs inquired about the same player that wasn't on the block within a short period of time? That's a bit curious. Maybe they are roaming in packs. GM1 offers a turd. GM2 follows up by offering a PB+...

I'd kind of get this, but does the game really have that algorithm? It does feel like it, but I wonder if it gets turned off at a certain age or under certain conditions? I've definitely extended older players for less than their previous contracts many times. Maybe there are exceptions to the rule...