01-23-2012, 06:15 PM
DJ has already said barring opposition this is going to happen.
It just makes too much sense. Teams at the top actually get compensation (the point of the system) for releasing players to FA. I know for a fact that I and other teams have hoarded talent rather than releasing them because it is meaningless to release them for compensation. I end up getting crappy 1 year deals rather then saving money with 2 or 3 year contracts.
The teams in the middle benefit by being able to bid on comp players without losing valuable 1st and 2nd round picks. They can then add a piece or two in FA that will allow them to take the next step without critically destroying their future chances.
Teams on the bottom never benefit or lose all that much in compensation because it isn't designed for them. They get to look forward to building a sustainable system if they choose wisely. If, however, they do choose to participate in FA - it's not as ludicrious as it was before. Now they're not giving up a top 10 pick (like Florida used to get Pace), they're giving up a low leverage pick to help their team.
Everyone wins in this system, FA is better, talent isn't hoarded. At the end of the day drafting well with the comp picks still makes or breaks the move. But teams continue to release proven talent and get nothing out of the old system. At least this system allows for an improvement in all the areas above.
It just makes too much sense. Teams at the top actually get compensation (the point of the system) for releasing players to FA. I know for a fact that I and other teams have hoarded talent rather than releasing them because it is meaningless to release them for compensation. I end up getting crappy 1 year deals rather then saving money with 2 or 3 year contracts.
The teams in the middle benefit by being able to bid on comp players without losing valuable 1st and 2nd round picks. They can then add a piece or two in FA that will allow them to take the next step without critically destroying their future chances.
Teams on the bottom never benefit or lose all that much in compensation because it isn't designed for them. They get to look forward to building a sustainable system if they choose wisely. If, however, they do choose to participate in FA - it's not as ludicrious as it was before. Now they're not giving up a top 10 pick (like Florida used to get Pace), they're giving up a low leverage pick to help their team.
Everyone wins in this system, FA is better, talent isn't hoarded. At the end of the day drafting well with the comp picks still makes or breaks the move. But teams continue to release proven talent and get nothing out of the old system. At least this system allows for an improvement in all the areas above.
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AL Champion 12 times
FCM Best Record-Holder - 121-41 2028
Overall Record: 3530-1978 .641%