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Imperialism32 · 06-18-2020, 07:12 AM

March 1, 1961

Free Agency Review

Meant to post this before getting into full WBC mode... Oops! Here's the recap of where the top 12 free agents landed. If you missed it, I previewed them here and here.

In something of a surprise, four of the six batters previewed ended up signing with Silver League teams. Clearly the lower levels wanted to make a splash and do their best to earn promotion. The two who signed with upper-tier teams are both in the European Premier League. Noam Abdelouahed had opted out of his contract with the Stockholm Bears, but it's unclear whether he actually wanted to test free agency or simply negotiate a better deal as he re-signed with Stockholm on a six-year deal worth 144,800,000, though Abdelouahed can opt out again after the 1964 season. Louis Sicard signed with the Rome Regiment, inking a six-year deal worth 96,000,000 with two options. He can opt out after the 1963 season, and the final year is a player option.

Roland Valentin opted to stay in the Caribbean Silver League, hopping from Port of Spain to the Tegucigulpa Tanagers on a five-year deal worth 61,700,000 with no opt-outs. Gaspar Velazquez also chose to remain in the CSL, signing a four-year, 47,200,000 contract with the Nassau Nightwings. The Nightwings certainly have the talent to earn a promotion, so we could still see him in the upper league. Grayson Hommel went from one NASL team to another, signing with the Ottawa Capitals for four years and 34,800,000, though he can opt out after the 1962 season. And Jin-Hyun Cho signed with the just-relegated Brisbane Blackbirds for six years and 50,400,000 as he'll try to bring them back to the Australasian League.

Three of the pitchers we previewed all wound up in the same division, the North American League West. Jerzy Rasiak signed on with the Vancouver Bruins, a five-year, 84,000,000 deal with a player option in the final year. Arnaud Boyer was part of the San Francisco Prospector's big offseason, signing for four years and 46,800,000, also with an option in the final season. And Lucas Valenzuela took the Chicago Crusaders up on their three-year, 52,500,000 offer. He can opt out if the team is relegated.

Elsewhere, Kunyang Zhang signed a big contract with the Beijing Maulers, a five year deal worth 123,000,000 and with an opt-out after the 1962 season. And Rick Everton is staying in the Australasian League as well, signing on with the Hong Kong Claws for three yearsand 25,700,000. Javy Palladino decided to stay in the Silver League ranks, signing a six-year, 70,600,000 contract with the San Pedro de Macoris Geese.

06-18-2020, 07:12 AM	#100
Imperialism32 Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 341	March 1, 1961 Free Agency Review Meant to post this before getting into full WBC mode... Oops! Here's the recap of where the top 12 free agents landed. If you missed it, I previewed them here and here. In something of a surprise, four of the six batters previewed ended up signing with Silver League teams. Clearly the lower levels wanted to make a splash and do their best to earn promotion. The two who signed with upper-tier teams are both in the European Premier League. Noam Abdelouahed had opted out of his contract with the Stockholm Bears, but it's unclear whether he actually wanted to test free agency or simply negotiate a better deal as he re-signed with Stockholm on a six-year deal worth 144,800,000, though Abdelouahed can opt out again after the 1964 season. Louis Sicard signed with the Rome Regiment, inking a six-year deal worth 96,000,000 with two options. He can opt out after the 1963 season, and the final year is a player option. Roland Valentin opted to stay in the Caribbean Silver League, hopping from Port of Spain to the Tegucigulpa Tanagers on a five-year deal worth 61,700,000 with no opt-outs. Gaspar Velazquez also chose to remain in the CSL, signing a four-year, 47,200,000 contract with the Nassau Nightwings. The Nightwings certainly have the talent to earn a promotion, so we could still see him in the upper league. Grayson Hommel went from one NASL team to another, signing with the Ottawa Capitals for four years and 34,800,000, though he can opt out after the 1962 season. And Jin-Hyun Cho signed with the just-relegated Brisbane Blackbirds for six years and 50,400,000 as he'll try to bring them back to the Australasian League. Three of the pitchers we previewed all wound up in the same division, the North American League West. Jerzy Rasiak signed on with the Vancouver Bruins, a five-year, 84,000,000 deal with a player option in the final year. Arnaud Boyer was part of the San Francisco Prospector's big offseason, signing for four years and 46,800,000, also with an option in the final season. And Lucas Valenzuela took the Chicago Crusaders up on their three-year, 52,500,000 offer. He can opt out if the team is relegated. Elsewhere, Kunyang Zhang signed a big contract with the Beijing Maulers, a five year deal worth 123,000,000 and with an opt-out after the 1962 season. And Rick Everton is staying in the Australasian League as well, signing on with the Hong Kong Claws for three yearsand 25,700,000. Javy Palladino decided to stay in the Silver League ranks, signing a six-year, 70,600,000 contract with the San Pedro de Macoris Geese.