Offseason schedule 2003

[fsquid]

I think Rule 5 is gayer than Wales, but I will be a good servant and go with the flow.

[Carlos]

I just went through my team and every player that is Rule 5 eligible wanted a major league contract. Doing away with the Rule 5 draft would allow you to stash players for a little bit longer but I think minor league FA would prevent teams from stashing them indefinitely. We could always reduce the minor league FA setting so they become eligible sooner.

Good to know.

Never say never, Carlos. I think I'm in favor of removing Rule 5 with Andrew's findings.

[funclown]

I just went through my team and every player that is Rule 5 eligible wanted a major league contract. Doing away with the Rule 5 draft would allow you to stash players for a little bit longer but I think minor league FA would prevent teams from stashing them indefinitely. We could always reduce the minor league FA setting so they become eligible sooner.

Have you tried a counter offer for a minor league deal? I know some that wouldnt bite, but swear I've gotten some to day "Ok thats a fair offer"

[Andrew]

I also think if we got rid of Rule 5 we could trim Offseason 2 and 3 from the schedule. Unlike prior versions OOTP 12 lets you make arbitration decisions as soon as the season ends. Not sure what purpose Offseason 2 serves other than giving people a second chance to protect rule 5 players.

[Andrew]

Have you tried a counter offer for a minor league deal? I know some that wouldnt bite, but swear I've gotten some to day "Ok thats a fair offer"

Good call, it does seem like some will accept a minor league deal as a counter offer.