04-11-2011, 06:28 PM
In Free Agency I have to watch very closely the amount of years I throw out to guys, because a lot of my specs are very close to MLB ready especially with a jump or two. I don't plan on giving out 2-3 year deals for guys and then risk blocking guys. I went out and traded for Honzo last year to add more payroll, along with getting cash from Seattle to make it worth taking Honzo off his hands. I have been adding money, will look to do some 1 year deals this free agency as well. I went out and signed Delmon Young at only $3 million dollars and he has been fantastic. I have Keith Chandler 78/83 who is having a very very good year for me making league minimum along with Sean George 83 overall player making minimum too having a good year. I have other guys that are very cheap doing some very nice things as well. I have a real good defensive SS that helps my pitchers. So although I don't have a 99 million dollar payroll, or even a good winning %, I still think I did enough in offseason to not tank, and at least have a respectable team out on the field.