[ashantewarrier]

Originally Posted by Klew1986

So I am playing a fictional game I created. I am currently in the off-season following the 2013 season. I expanded from 24 to 26 teams, then took over one of the expansion teams. I am at the start of free agency and there is a stud 26-year-old OF. He is a Type A free agent, but wants a ton of money.

I figure I'm a few years away from even thinking about contending, so my question is, do I sign this OF and just have him be the veteran leader when some of the prospects reach the majors?

My payroll for 2014 will be $19 million and my budget is 114 mil, so I have 69 mil in budget room.

I am in the top half of the draft order for 2014 draft, so I wouldn't lose my 1st round pick.

I would stay away from signing him as your expansion team may be years away from contending.
You will have to surrender a supplemental round pick in the following draft since he's a type A agent.
You need to build your farm system which will provide a foundation long term success as opposed to a quick fox ala George Steinbrenner.

Just my