03-22-2016, 11:45 PM
Upping Comp minimum years probably won't make a huge change. Most comp guys are still going to go back into the pool after 2 years instead of two. The rare exceptions are going to be older guys who GMs are hoping to get something for, but most FAs aren't going to decline enough to not get comp'd again. With this change, an 86 Outfielder is just going to get comp'd every other year, not every year. While I see points to both sides, this seems like a solution to something that's not a problem. What I'm seeing as the main problem (if there is one) is that people are getting Draft Pick "upgrades" for not-exactly-comp-caliber players. If you want to prevent guys from getting Comp'd every year, make a rule that says you can't comp a guy you just signed for comp the year before. That gets rid of the issue of repeat comp guys and keeps GMs honest. That would eliminate the problem without angering the masses.
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