SIM COMPLETE - 97-98 - OFF-SEASON 3

[Clay]

NEXT SIM: WEDNESDAY

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Rule V...done

Jan 1 rescout.... done

Free Agency is here!!!

Get those bids in!

[tomr1962]

I got a couple Rule V players because of ther popularity. Do the fans wait to re-act to pre-season. I expected a boost.

[mwetts]

I got C Wally Copeland. He was named #52 on the Top Players list with the last rescout. I don't think he is ready for the ML level but we will go through ST and see what we got.

[Carlos]

Nice, got the outfielder I wanted. Thanks, Jake.

One thing I really like about OOTP 12 are the Minor League Free Agents taking advantage of being free agents. In 11 or prior we could offer these guys Minor League deals and they'd take them. Now, they want money, even if it's only the minimum.

That changes things and I see a lot of older minor leaguers hitting free agency. It's a good thing bad thing for Pat.


Also, I'm not even mad that Hartford took McCarthy. Saves me some money. Anyone want Clint Johnston?

[Dave]

All my minor league FAs, despite wanting money, still took minor league deals.

Maybe it's not the money they want, so much as the getting out of your org.

[umd]

Nice, got the outfielder I wanted. Thanks, Jake.

One thing I really like about OOTP 12 are the Minor League Free Agents taking advantage of being free agents. In 11 or prior we could offer these guys Minor League deals and they'd take them. Now, they want money, even if it's only the minimum.

That changes things and I see a lot of older minor leaguers hitting free agency. It's a good thing bad thing for Pat.


Also, I'm not even mad that Hartford took McCarthy. Saves me some money. Anyone want Clint Johnston?

Might wind up saving me some money - if he doesn't pan out he gets returned. Still in the market for a better option at C. Guess we'll see what we can do in the trade market.

[Clay]

Might wind up saving me some money - if he doesn't pan out he gets returned.

By rule, any player returned is released outright, full salary goes against drafting team, and player is returned to original team on minor league deal.

Win win for Denver.

Worst case it costs you money.

[umd]

By rule, any player returned is released outright, full salary goes against drafting team, and player is returned to original team on minor league deal.

Win win for Denver.

Worst case it costs you money.

Oops, least we have that for a change. Hopefully he sticks. If I didn't think he would I wouldn't have taken him. He's better option than the FA's right now for salaray and skill. I think he fits in well in the back end of our line-up as a guy who can get on base and hit for some average (based on 2 years ago at least)...worth a flyer.

[Clay]

So Keppel and Woodbury have another year in them. In a related story, the Mississippi Clubhouse stinks of Ben-Gay and 70's Aftershave.

[Clay]

Oops, least we have that for a change. Hopefully he sticks. If I didn't think he would I wouldn't have taken him. He's better option than the FA's right now for salaray and skill. I think he fits in well in the back end of our line-up as a guy who can get on base and hit for some average (based on 2 years ago at least)...worth a flyer.

I agree with you. I think he's a bargain and will hit when playing enough on the right team. I think it was a smart play.

[funclown]

Might wind up saving me some money - if he doesn't pan out he gets returned. Still in the market for a better option at C. Guess we'll see what we can do in the trade market.

You mean this crop of free agents isn't impressing you?

Pawtucket gets a back-up 22 year old catcher. Switch hitter, not going to see alot of at bats with Rod Ironman (Former Virginia ) behind the plate.

[funclown]

So Keppel and Woodbury have another year in them. In a related story, the Mississippi Clubhouse stinks of Ben-Gay and 70's Aftershave.

I knew Keppel would stick around. He still thinks he can play.

[Pat]

Pat Wallace, SS, Carolina is the 60th ranked prospect, 9th best INF prospect in the BLB is headed to DC!

[Spectre]

Really like my Rule V pickup Donnie Sherman. He isn't ready but I think I can stash him in my bullpen this year. My scout has him at 6-3-7 potential as a starter. I just hope he's not too bad this year.

[funclown]

How many days until the next sim (14?,16?)