Would this be the best/most sought after free agent ever?

Habsfan18 · 04-10-2016, 04:53 PM

Just turned 28 years old a little over a month ago and has 2 MVP's, 5 Silver Sluggers (2 different positions) 5 All-star appearances and a Gold Glove to his credit. He also just won the Triple Crown for 2045 (a year in which he also won the MVP, Silver Slugger, Gold Glove and was an All-Star).

Unable to come to terms with the Expos after signing a 1 year extension after last season, Dick is set to become a free agent in a little over a week.

What would you throw at him? Any predictions as to what he gets? Keep in mind this is modern day MLB, and in my league, teams have anywhere from $120-$220 million budgets.

I'll keep anyone who is interested posted.

Sharkn20 · 04-10-2016, 05:03 PM

What happened? ?

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Silent_Thunder · 04-10-2016, 05:16 PM

My god how did you let him escape you. Was it a manager conflict, because I'd have fired the skipper in a heartbeat to retain someone like that!

That said I'm guessing he'll draw 25-30 p/y.

Habsfan18 · 04-10-2016, 05:17 PM

Teams apparently had no interest in his initial demands. He was requesting $42.5 million per over 9 years. Towards the start of Spring Training his demands came down a bit and he settled on a contract his the Dodgers. I believe they were the only team that had the available funds in my entire league..

He's actually underpaid considering the players in my league making more than him. This guy is THE guy, no doubt about it. 14 players are making more than him.

Habsfan18 · 04-10-2016, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent_Thunder

My god how did you let him escape you. Was it a manager conflict, because I'd have fired the skipper in a heartbeat to retain someone like that!

That said I'm guessing he'll draw 25-30 p/y.

I play spectator/commish mode. I'm simply a fan/observer of this league.

Habsfan18 · 04-10-2016, 05:28 PM

My money is on him gambling on getting a larger offer in free agency, and he lost. If I had to guess, he turned down a huge extension a year ago from the Expos when he settled on the 1 year deal.

Sharkn20 · 04-11-2016, 05:55 PM

Awesome

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NYY #23 · 04-11-2016, 05:58 PM

Was he smart enough to at least get an opt-out?

Habsfan18 · 04-11-2016, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NYY #23

Was he smart enough to at least get an opt-out?

No opt out which is surprising, but the 5th year of the deal is a player option. He'll be 31 when he has to make the choice to play his 32 year old season in LA, so I suppose he can even sign a mega contract with a team then as well. He'll still be reasonably young.

Only 7 games in to 2046 so very small sample size, but he's enjoying another nice start to the year. .407, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 1.160 OPS. He seems to be good for a 1.000 OPS yearly.

Habsfan18 · 04-12-2016, 03:57 PM

Just another "normal" year for Dick. 3rd consecutive MVP, this time in the NL. 4th straight season with an OPS over 1.000. It will be a shame if he doesn't win a World Series. He's been there twice, but both times the Expos came up short. The Dodgers lost in the NLDS this year.

Oh, and yes, he's added a badass stache.

Bub13 · 04-12-2016, 04:50 PM

Not to hijack your thread or anything, but I'll hijack your thread by saying that a lot of players in my current league (in 2025) have switched to that same moustache. I think it would be hilarious if there was a hidden "facial hair trend" setting in the AI somewhere...

Habsfan18 · 04-12-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bub13

Not to hijack your thread or anything, but I'll hijack your thread by saying that a lot of players in my current league (in 2025) have switched to that same moustache. I think it would be hilarious if there was a hidden "facial hair trend" setting in the AI somewhere...

I just love the fact that players change it up every now and then. One of my favorite all-time fictional players looked like a ginger Hulk Hogan.

jokerhusky1129 · 04-12-2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Habsfan18

I play spectator/commish mode. I'm simply a fan/observer of this league.

Glad I'm not the only one who does that

Did you move the Rays to Montreal?

Hammercraft · 04-12-2016, 06:37 PM

Ask him what he wants. Pay a little under for years 1-2, pay a little over for the rest, give him an 'opt out' after year two and let him walk, take the draft pick, get the best 2 years of his career at slightly under market value.

Habsfan18 · 04-12-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jokerhusky1129

Glad I'm not the only one who does that

Did you move the Rays to Montreal?

I couldn't resist. Think it was 2035 or so.

Habsfan18 · 04-12-2016, 09:59 PM

Sorry for constantly bumping my own thread, but Dick has won his 4th consecutive MVP. I think he might be putting himself in the conversation for greatest of all-time in my fictional MLB that began in 1901.

Hammercraft · 04-12-2016, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Habsfan18

Sorry for constantly bumping my own thread, but Dick has won his 4th consecutive MVP. I think he might be putting himself in the conversation for greatest of all-time in my fictional MLB that began in 1901.

150 years of fictional MLB? Nice

Habsfan18 · 04-12-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammercraft

150 years of fictional MLB? Nice

I simmed from 1901-2015 to build a complete fictional history. And have been playing spectator mode ever since. I'm hooked.

grmagne · 04-13-2016, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Habsfan18

Sorry for constantly bumping my own thread, but Dick has won his 4th consecutive MVP. I think he might be putting himself in the conversation for greatest of all-time in my fictional MLB that began in 1901.

Indeed. I rarely get players that can consistently post a 1.000+ OPS in the modern era. And when I do they're usually injury-prone, which Bill here definitely is not. Which injury settings do you use for the league?

Also, his AAA stats were good but not great. Did his abilities go through a huge jump when he was 22?

catcherjul · 04-13-2016, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Habsfan18

I simmed from 1901-2015 to build a complete fictional history. And have been playing spectator mode ever since. I'm hooked.

Spectator/commissioner mode is the way I play too and I think there is a lot more people that enjoy it this way than we think!

04-10-2016, 04:53 PM	#1
Habsfan18 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,249	Would this be the best/most sought after free agent ever? Just turned 28 years old a little over a month ago and has 2 MVP's, 5 Silver Sluggers (2 different positions) 5 All-star appearances and a Gold Glove to his credit. He also just won the Triple Crown for 2045 (a year in which he also won the MVP, Silver Slugger, Gold Glove and was an All-Star). Unable to come to terms with the Expos after signing a 1 year extension after last season, Dick is set to become a free agent in a little over a week. What would you throw at him? Any predictions as to what he gets? Keep in mind this is modern day MLB, and in my league, teams have anywhere from $120-$220 million budgets. I'll keep anyone who is interested posted. Attached Images

04-10-2016, 05:17 PM	#4
Habsfan18 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,249	Teams apparently had no interest in his initial demands. He was requesting $42.5 million per over 9 years. Towards the start of Spring Training his demands came down a bit and he settled on a contract his the Dodgers. I believe they were the only team that had the available funds in my entire league.. He's actually underpaid considering the players in my league making more than him. This guy is THE guy, no doubt about it. 14 players are making more than him. Attached Images

04-12-2016, 03:57 PM	#10
Habsfan18 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,249	Just another "normal" year for Dick. 3rd consecutive MVP, this time in the NL. 4th straight season with an OPS over 1.000. It will be a shame if he doesn't win a World Series. He's been there twice, but both times the Expos came up short. The Dodgers lost in the NLDS this year. Oh, and yes, he's added a badass stache. Attached Images

04-12-2016, 09:59 PM	#16
Habsfan18 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,249	Sorry for constantly bumping my own thread, but Dick has won his 4th consecutive MVP. I think he might be putting himself in the conversation for greatest of all-time in my fictional MLB that began in 1901. Attached Images

04-10-2016, 05:03 PM	#2
Sharkn20 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 289	What happened? ? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

04-10-2016, 05:16 PM	#3
Silent_Thunder Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 235	My god how did you let him escape you. Was it a manager conflict, because I'd have fired the skipper in a heartbeat to retain someone like that! That said I'm guessing he'll draw 25-30 p/y.

04-10-2016, 05:28 PM	#6
Habsfan18 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,249	My money is on him gambling on getting a larger offer in free agency, and he lost. If I had to guess, he turned down a huge extension a year ago from the Expos when he settled on the 1 year deal.

04-11-2016, 05:55 PM	#7
Sharkn20 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 289	Awesome Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

04-11-2016, 05:58 PM	#8
NYY #23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 13,112	Was he smart enough to at least get an opt-out?

04-12-2016, 04:50 PM	#11
Bub13 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 748	Not to hijack your thread or anything, but I'll hijack your thread by saying that a lot of players in my current league (in 2025) have switched to that same moustache. I think it would be hilarious if there was a hidden "facial hair trend" setting in the AI somewhere...

04-12-2016, 06:37 PM	#14
Hammercraft All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 728	Ask him what he wants. Pay a little under for years 1-2, pay a little over for the rest, give him an 'opt out' after year two and let him walk, take the draft pick, get the best 2 years of his career at slightly under market value.