YS 25.10 - Nine, Peña Rumors Rise

[RonCo]

April 11, 2025:

News today leaks that the Nine and left-handed starter Lorenzo Peña are in discussions about an extension that would keep the 24-year-old in Yellow Springs for several years.

Peña's career record is 23-28 in 63 games, though that is bloated by a rugged 8-14 season as a 22-year-old. His career ERA is 3.36 (3.76 FIP). He defeated Vancouver to start the season 1-0, striking out 6 men in 7.2 innings. He came to the club via the trade route, having been originally signed out of the Dominican by the Atlantic City organization.

"Obviously, we like Lorenzo a lot," said GM RonCo. "He's a young guy who has had some good success in the league, and he's a lefty who throws 98 on the gun. What's not to like? I think he's the kind of guy you can use as part of your cornerstone projecting into the future."

[recte44]

Remember this rule (reminder for newbies):

One concrete contract rule strictly enforced is that any player with less than 5 years of ML service time will not be allowed to sign a contract extension of longer than 3 seasons. Additionally, any player with less than 5 years of ML service time may not be tendered an extension of longer than 3 seasons. Any contract found violating this rule will be nullified and will have to be renegotiated to fit within this rule. Teams that violate this rule will be penalized $10 million from their Bonus Funds.

[RonCo]

Yes, that does actually cause some issues here. We'll see if we can get anything done.

[Chey]

Damnable rules! You would have gotten away with it, too...

[RonCo]

Indeed. He doesn't want tons, so the question is whether it's worth it to buy out his arbitration or not.

[RonCo]

Remember this rule (reminder for newbies):

One concrete contract rule strictly enforced is that any player with less than 5 years of ML service time will not be allowed to sign a contract extension of longer than 3 seasons. Additionally, any player with less than 5 years of ML service time may not be tendered an extension of longer than 3 seasons. Any contract found violating this rule will be nullified and will have to be renegotiated to fit within this rule. Teams that violate this rule will be penalized $10 million from their Bonus Funds.

It just struck me this AM that this rule actually invalidates many of the big Rule 6 contracts, doesn't it?

[agrudez]

It just struck me this AM that this rule actually invalidates many of the big Rule 6 contracts, doesn't it?

"Contract extension"

If a player reaches FA (which these Rule 6 guys do), then this rule no longer applies.

[recte44]

Those don't apply