RULES

[Brewers GM (Larry)]

OK guys we need to get rules taken care of. Please post any suggestions on rules that need to be changed

I'll start;

1. Reconsider how we award compensation to teams that do not not match players in RFA

2. Look at our bidding process for RFA and FA. It's flawed IMO

3. Consider contraction again if we continue to have a revolving door of 6 to 8 teams every year.

[Red Sox GM (CJ)]

We need to simplify things. Bidding, contract terms, and yes the RFA comps are crazy.
I’d also like to drop a couple teirs. Make it more level.

[Brewers GM (Larry)]

Tier 5 can be eliminated now

New tier table:

• Tier 1 – Cubs, Tigers, Yankees
• Salary Cap Amount for Tier 1 - $175 million
• 1 Franchise Option

• Tier 2 – Angels, Blue Jays, Brewers, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Giants, Indians, Mets, Mariners, Red Sox, Rockies, White Sox
• Salary Cap Amount for Tier 2 - $150 million
• 1 Franchise Option
• 1 Restricted Option

• Tier 3 – Astros, Athletics, Braves, Orioles, Padres, Phillies, Rangers, Reds, Twins
• Salary Cap Amount for Tier 3 - $130 million
• 2 Franchise Options
• 1 Restricted Option



• Tier 4 – Marlins, Nationals, Pirates, Rays, Royals
• Salary Cap Amount for Tier 4 - $120 million
• 2 Franchise Options
• 2 Restricted Options

• Tier 5 – Rays
• Salary Cap Amount for Tier 5 - $110 million
• 3 Franchise Options
• 2 Restricted Options

[Brewers GM (Larry)]

Sorry guys we need time slots for the draft. Teams can't check all day long to see if a pick was made. Can't wait until someone gets skipped because they have to work and can't access the site at work

If rules don't get straighten out by the end of this year I will be leaving. I'm beginning to get stressed out

[Giants GM (Ron)]

I'm good with that. Sorry for the confusion. My biggest issue is we get 10-12 hours ahead and someone decides that they don't have to pick until their time slot a day and a half away. Nothing burns me up more than that and I know I am not alone in that feeling. With time slots we could still have issues with people being able to get on because they can't use a computer for things like this at work. That is why I let everyone know that they can send picks to me since I don't have a pick until Round #5.

[Red Sox GM (CJ)]

The Phillies guy(Dewolfe) is terrible at following instructions. Now he’s asking where he can go to match Robertson’s contract.

[Giants GM (Ron)]

There is a learning curve. I would rather have him ask then not.

[Red Sox GM (CJ)]

Agreed but there are limitations. I’ve been at this a year or two. He’s asking some scary stuff.

[Red Sox GM (CJ)]

So confused. What teams are open?

[Red Sox GM (CJ)]

I know Toronto and Cincy

[Red Sox GM (CJ)]

I have Seattle as 3

[Brewers GM (Larry)]

As of now only SEA & CIN.