05-15-2012, 03:43 PM
In Season Re-signings:
Against, I just feel that there is too much of a chance of this being abused. I would not be against a change to the current 4 requirements for 50% release, but don't feel the need to change the rule for in-season re-signings.
Contract Payments:
I do feel it is overdue for the league to have set punishments for a team who makes a deal involving a cash payment and not being able to pay (either draft picks or a cash + future interest option where the team is forced to borrow the money with interest to pay the other team). When I dealt Skipworth to Arizona, I made sure that I always included my part of the contract towards my payroll and was able to make the payment. I also think it is important to stipulate any payments are null and void if the player is traded a second time UNLESS it is agreed upon by the team making the payment.
Sign & Trade:
I'm with Andy, honour your contracts
Waivers:
I'm fine with the changes
Minor League Contracts:
I like that idea, but at the same time I could see an aging player taking the chance to play for a contender over guaranteed time on a team that is guaranteed to be a cellar dweller.
1.33 contracts for bench players:
Good idea in theory and I'm not against it but I'd never use it.
Against, I just feel that there is too much of a chance of this being abused. I would not be against a change to the current 4 requirements for 50% release, but don't feel the need to change the rule for in-season re-signings.
Contract Payments:
I do feel it is overdue for the league to have set punishments for a team who makes a deal involving a cash payment and not being able to pay (either draft picks or a cash + future interest option where the team is forced to borrow the money with interest to pay the other team). When I dealt Skipworth to Arizona, I made sure that I always included my part of the contract towards my payroll and was able to make the payment. I also think it is important to stipulate any payments are null and void if the player is traded a second time UNLESS it is agreed upon by the team making the payment.
Sign & Trade:
I'm with Andy, honour your contracts
Waivers:
I'm fine with the changes
Minor League Contracts:
I like that idea, but at the same time I could see an aging player taking the chance to play for a contender over guaranteed time on a team that is guaranteed to be a cellar dweller.
1.33 contracts for bench players:
Good idea in theory and I'm not against it but I'd never use it.