***OFFICIAL DISCUSSION FOR RULES/RULE CHANGES***
Oct 27, 2021 20:56:08 GMT -6
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Post by Minnesota Twins on Oct 27, 2021 20:56:08 GMT -6
I just wanted to propose some changes and see where everyone stands on these topics. When answering, please put the number youre responding to prior to the statement or response. id appreciate as much feedback from everyone as possible.
1. Playoff format and season length.
I really just wanted to gauge everyone's opinion on this one. Last year was weird with the trade deadline coming before the ML draft and my bad on that. I said it at the time and ill say it again, I truly didn't realize they pushed the draft back a month. But if we are going to keep the season at 17 weeks with 6 weeks playoffs, the deadline is going to have to be around the 11-13 range, 14 at the absolute latest (I'm very against going all the way to 14). I'm very on the fence, I don't know which way to lean here. i like the longer season but I really liked the feel of the 2 week playoff matchups.
2. Trade deadline. (Extend a deadline for picks/prospects to be traded due to draft being pushed back?)
Kind of an extension from 1. I'm open to the thought of having 2 deadlines. Say, a week 11 deadline where all players can no longer be traded and a week 14 (whatever week would be following the draft) deadline that stops picks from being traded.
3. Money being traded. We need more specific rules on how much money can be Trade and how far in the future it can be traded.
The rules aren't specific enough on money. the rule right now states that you can pay all of a players money on this years contract and half of next. Rules also state that you can send money but theres no specification on how much or how far out money can be traded. Would like to hear others on this. We could do something like a max amount of money a team can trade in a season, or a max number in a trade, or let it be a free for all. BUT i think we should definitely limit the length of time into the future that money can be sent.
EDIT*** To be clear, I'm talking about teams trading JUST MONEY for picks or specs.
4. Roster expansion from 25 to 26.
I wanted this to happen when MLB did it but i never really got to it. Thoughts on expanding rosters? We would still have the 15 max pitchers or hitters rule. Hell im open to expanding to 27 to be honest. There's a lot of talent on FA pretty much all the time.
5. IP threshold increased from 10 IP to ?? IP or GS
This one is a must imho. Especially for playoffs if we are going to keep a 2 week matchup. Open to Suggestions. We can do innings or starts. Im fine either way. I propose either like. 5-7 starts per week minimum or 20-30 ip? Broad numbers, I know. We will get it ironed out. Need suggestions or opinions.
6. Clarity on minors bench/prospect roster players not being sent to the IL.
I can put this in the rules if necessary, but there's been a few handfuls of times now that owners have tried to IL minors bench players. If you have a minors bench guy go on IL, he doesn't get sent to your IL. Its pointless. you either send em down or let em sit. They don't magically create another roster spot lmao. Not taking shots, I've had a few people do that. Probably by accident. Get it together.
7. Clarity on what constitutes an international player being in the FA draft or Rookie Draft.
This one isn't a huge one, but it needs specification for sure. In my opinion, we can do this one of two ways. Either by age or by ML standards on an international player.
8. Draft pick comp from rookie draft picks that don't sign with their team.
If a team drafts a player in our league, in the rookie draft and they dont sign, they arent compensated, thats the current rule. Id like to see this change. Theres a few ways we can do it. 1. They receive a pick the following year in the exact same place, everyone after just moves back one. 2. they receive a pick at the end of the same round as the pick that was lost. 3. keep it as it is.
9. Prospect roster expansion.
We had a rule change a few years ago that saw this go from unlimited, down to 40. id personally like to see it hiked back up to 50 or 60.
10. Addition of an International player Draft.
Thoughts on taking the international player pool out of the rookie draft pool and giving them their own 1 or 2 round draft.
11. IL spots being increased from 5 to.... 12.
IL spots should be increased to at least 7 imho.
13. Consolation Bracket
I personally would like to see the consolation bracket done away with, kinda. At this point, i feel like we have a pretty damn active group and quite honestly, theres some very good teams and some much lesser teams and the lesser teams at this point should have a better chance of getting 1st in the Rookie draft. i want to keep the consolation bracket, id just rather change the prize for the winner. Whether it be #1 pick to the minors draft, or maybe we make it a small salary increase the next season, like $5 million bucks or $10 million bucks. Suggestions?
14. Prospect IP/AB limit increase?
We currently have our limits set at the same as the Major Leagues. I dont mind it where it is, just wondered if anyone had interest in expanding these numbers.
15. League Activity
I dont know why i put this one on here, to be honest. I feel everyone in the league currently is pretty active. Id like to be some a little more active but at least your adding players. We tried a while back to group everyone up on a chat app so teams could easily communicate but we only got about half in, id really like to see the whole league come together on something like FB messenger maybe? Easily muted for those that dont want their phone going off all the time which is extremely understandable but with something like FB messenger, its still easy to get ahold of anyone you need to, in a league group, you could always tag someone.
Alright guys we're about a week away from the World Series being over and the league opening up. As for the status of the Braves team, baseballs ending. So its been a bitch trying to find someone... and that roster doesnt help. But i think i found a guy thats really wanting to take on a big time Rebuild and loves the Salary Cap aspect. So we'll see what happens there. You will all know when i do. Thanks for being a part of this, i love running this league and you all play a big part in that. Congrats to Brad on another ship, Brad, Fuck. You.
Oh, last thing, the podcasr will be returning next season. Dedicated to the League.
1. Playoff format and season length.
I really just wanted to gauge everyone's opinion on this one. Last year was weird with the trade deadline coming before the ML draft and my bad on that. I said it at the time and ill say it again, I truly didn't realize they pushed the draft back a month. But if we are going to keep the season at 17 weeks with 6 weeks playoffs, the deadline is going to have to be around the 11-13 range, 14 at the absolute latest (I'm very against going all the way to 14). I'm very on the fence, I don't know which way to lean here. i like the longer season but I really liked the feel of the 2 week playoff matchups.
2. Trade deadline. (Extend a deadline for picks/prospects to be traded due to draft being pushed back?)
Kind of an extension from 1. I'm open to the thought of having 2 deadlines. Say, a week 11 deadline where all players can no longer be traded and a week 14 (whatever week would be following the draft) deadline that stops picks from being traded.
3. Money being traded. We need more specific rules on how much money can be Trade and how far in the future it can be traded.
The rules aren't specific enough on money. the rule right now states that you can pay all of a players money on this years contract and half of next. Rules also state that you can send money but theres no specification on how much or how far out money can be traded. Would like to hear others on this. We could do something like a max amount of money a team can trade in a season, or a max number in a trade, or let it be a free for all. BUT i think we should definitely limit the length of time into the future that money can be sent.
EDIT*** To be clear, I'm talking about teams trading JUST MONEY for picks or specs.
4. Roster expansion from 25 to 26.
I wanted this to happen when MLB did it but i never really got to it. Thoughts on expanding rosters? We would still have the 15 max pitchers or hitters rule. Hell im open to expanding to 27 to be honest. There's a lot of talent on FA pretty much all the time.
5. IP threshold increased from 10 IP to ?? IP or GS
This one is a must imho. Especially for playoffs if we are going to keep a 2 week matchup. Open to Suggestions. We can do innings or starts. Im fine either way. I propose either like. 5-7 starts per week minimum or 20-30 ip? Broad numbers, I know. We will get it ironed out. Need suggestions or opinions.
6. Clarity on minors bench/prospect roster players not being sent to the IL.
I can put this in the rules if necessary, but there's been a few handfuls of times now that owners have tried to IL minors bench players. If you have a minors bench guy go on IL, he doesn't get sent to your IL. Its pointless. you either send em down or let em sit. They don't magically create another roster spot lmao. Not taking shots, I've had a few people do that. Probably by accident. Get it together.
7. Clarity on what constitutes an international player being in the FA draft or Rookie Draft.
This one isn't a huge one, but it needs specification for sure. In my opinion, we can do this one of two ways. Either by age or by ML standards on an international player.
8. Draft pick comp from rookie draft picks that don't sign with their team.
If a team drafts a player in our league, in the rookie draft and they dont sign, they arent compensated, thats the current rule. Id like to see this change. Theres a few ways we can do it. 1. They receive a pick the following year in the exact same place, everyone after just moves back one. 2. they receive a pick at the end of the same round as the pick that was lost. 3. keep it as it is.
9. Prospect roster expansion.
We had a rule change a few years ago that saw this go from unlimited, down to 40. id personally like to see it hiked back up to 50 or 60.
10. Addition of an International player Draft.
Thoughts on taking the international player pool out of the rookie draft pool and giving them their own 1 or 2 round draft.
11. IL spots being increased from 5 to.... 12.
IL spots should be increased to at least 7 imho.
13. Consolation Bracket
I personally would like to see the consolation bracket done away with, kinda. At this point, i feel like we have a pretty damn active group and quite honestly, theres some very good teams and some much lesser teams and the lesser teams at this point should have a better chance of getting 1st in the Rookie draft. i want to keep the consolation bracket, id just rather change the prize for the winner. Whether it be #1 pick to the minors draft, or maybe we make it a small salary increase the next season, like $5 million bucks or $10 million bucks. Suggestions?
14. Prospect IP/AB limit increase?
We currently have our limits set at the same as the Major Leagues. I dont mind it where it is, just wondered if anyone had interest in expanding these numbers.
15. League Activity
I dont know why i put this one on here, to be honest. I feel everyone in the league currently is pretty active. Id like to be some a little more active but at least your adding players. We tried a while back to group everyone up on a chat app so teams could easily communicate but we only got about half in, id really like to see the whole league come together on something like FB messenger maybe? Easily muted for those that dont want their phone going off all the time which is extremely understandable but with something like FB messenger, its still easy to get ahold of anyone you need to, in a league group, you could always tag someone.
Alright guys we're about a week away from the World Series being over and the league opening up. As for the status of the Braves team, baseballs ending. So its been a bitch trying to find someone... and that roster doesnt help. But i think i found a guy thats really wanting to take on a big time Rebuild and loves the Salary Cap aspect. So we'll see what happens there. You will all know when i do. Thanks for being a part of this, i love running this league and you all play a big part in that. Congrats to Brad on another ship, Brad, Fuck. You.
Oh, last thing, the podcasr will be returning next season. Dedicated to the League.