[Corsairs]

Since I assume we're talking new features and not bug fixes, I'll say that tops on my wish list is a more robust contract negotiation system. Specifically, I'd love to see:

• Bring agents into the picture. Different agents would have different styles (some would go for top dollar, some for maximum contract length, some might have better relationships with one team vs. another, etc.). A player's choice of agents would become a factor in determining whether you want to extend or trade him.

• Signing bonus demands for players coming out of high school/college. The very best (and greediest) of these could demand a major league contract. These demands would be known before the draft took place. Again, these players would be represented by agents and teams would have the ability to negotiate the demands down.

• Allow free agents to be shopped around like they would be in real life. If Team X makes an offer, that player's agent should be on the horn to other interested teams saying, "We've got this offer on the table; can you beat it?" In fact, certain agents should make claims like that even if there really isn't an offer on the table (hello, Scott Boras!).

• Make it about more than just money. Other factors that should be influencing a player's decision on where to sign could include what role the team promises him, special contract clauses (plane tickets, a personal trainer/interpreter, etc.), the record of the team, the reputation of the team in terms of how they treat players, etc. Some of this is already in the game but isn't communicated as well as it could be.

• Inject more personality into the negotiation process. We have personality traits in the game; let's put them to greater use. Give us some more dialogue reflecting a player's personality, mood and reactions to offer. Even further, give us multiple choice response options to players (i.e. "Player X says he wants assurances he'll be the starting 1B. Would you like to respond by A.) Promising he'll start at 1B, B.) Offering to start him at a different position, C.) Telling him he'll have to accept a bench role?")

Hey, you asked.