03-31-2014, 12:32 AM
1) The thought is that it'll save some time editing contracts. Sure, some will get released and be signed in FA. It's more instead of releasing the player, they're traded to the winning claim.
2) In MLB, players can get arbitration until they've amassed 6 years of service time. Take Melky Cabrera for example. He was non-tendered and released by the Braves. Then signed with the Royals on a one year deal. Since he didn't have enough service time after the contract ended, he went back to an arbitration style contract. The fine would simply be for having the contract edited and then releasing the player anyway.
3) Self-explanatory with the minimums already laid out.
And Mike, we already do that style for draft day deals in FA.
2) In MLB, players can get arbitration until they've amassed 6 years of service time. Take Melky Cabrera for example. He was non-tendered and released by the Braves. Then signed with the Royals on a one year deal. Since he didn't have enough service time after the contract ended, he went back to an arbitration style contract. The fine would simply be for having the contract edited and then releasing the player anyway.
3) Self-explanatory with the minimums already laid out.
And Mike, we already do that style for draft day deals in FA.
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