Contract negotiation mistake

Bobfather · 02-23-2023, 03:49 PM

I had negotiated an extension with a player. I accidentally withdrew the offer, and now he won't negotiate with me. Is there a way to fix this? He is still arb eligible. I am only in August of my season so I have a while.

tonnage · 02-24-2023, 11:37 AM

I did the same thing a while back but my guy came back and asked to start negotiations again. I think it took about a month though... maybe in commissioner mode you can do an edit of the player?

oldfatbaldguy · 02-24-2023, 02:27 PM

This is why I have auto-save set on "every day." Then you can just quit without saving and whatever just happened un-happens without affecting the stuff that happened before. I think it's cheating to do that if something just didn't work out the way you hoped, but if it's a pure case of "I didn't mean to hit that button," I think it's fine. The idea is to have a simulation of real-life baseball, and Brian Cashman doesn't have to worry about accidentally withdrawing an offer because he sneezed.

Bobfather · 02-24-2023, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfatbaldguy

This is why I have auto-save set on "every day." Then you can just quit without saving and whatever just happened un-happens without affecting the stuff that happened before. I think it's cheating to do that if something just didn't work out the way you hoped, but if it's a pure case of "I didn't mean to hit that button," I think it's fine. The idea is to have a simulation of real-life baseball, and Brian Cashman doesn't have to worry about accidentally withdrawing an offer because he sneezed.

I do the same, but what happened was a withdrew offers from a few international free agents, and he was in the middle of the list. Since I did not notice I also withdrew his offer, I was waiting for a reply. When I went to check pending offers is when I found the issue. I did think about editing, but since I now have a salary cap I decided not to.

oldfatbaldguy · 02-25-2023, 02:22 AM

Ah. Yeah, that sucks.

jpeters1734 · 02-25-2023, 05:14 PM

Unfortunately, if a player refuses to negotiate an extension with you in after you withdraw an offer, there is not much you can do to change their mind. Once an offer has been withdrawn, the player's morale and willingness to sign an extension may decrease, and it may be difficult to repair the relationship.

However, since you are still in August of your season, you have some time to try to improve the player's morale and relationship with your team.

Overall, it may take some time and effort to repair the relationship with the player, but with the right approach, you may still be able to negotiate an extension in the future.

JerseyPirate · 02-26-2023, 08:44 AM

Really simple fix. Just go in commissioner mode and add the contract to his existing contract. So if he's still arb eligible, he's on a 1 year deal. Just extend that deal X years based on the contract you agreed on and enter the yearly salaries.

Bobfather · 02-27-2023, 05:48 PM

I got him back to the negotiation table and locked him up for 5 years. And he will only be 30 when the contract ends.

02-23-2023, 03:49 PM	#1
Bobfather All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Boston Ma. Posts: 1,608	Contract negotiation mistake I had negotiated an extension with a player. I accidentally withdrew the offer, and now he won't negotiate with me. Is there a way to fix this? He is still arb eligible. I am only in August of my season so I have a while. __________________ I play out every game—one pitch mode.

02-25-2023, 05:14 PM	#6
jpeters1734 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Juust a bit outside... Posts: 6,189	Unfortunately, if a player refuses to negotiate an extension with you in after you withdraw an offer, there is not much you can do to change their mind. Once an offer has been withdrawn, the player's morale and willingness to sign an extension may decrease, and it may be difficult to repair the relationship. However, since you are still in August of your season, you have some time to try to improve the player's morale and relationship with your team. Overall, it may take some time and effort to repair the relationship with the player, but with the right approach, you may still be able to negotiate an extension in the future. __________________ "Cannonball Coming!" Go Bucs!! Founder and League Caretaker of the Professional Baseball Circuit, www.probaseballcircuit.com An Un-Official Guide to Minor League Management in OOTP 21 Ratings Scale Conversion Cross-Reference Cheat Sheet

02-27-2023, 05:48 PM	#8
Bobfather All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Boston Ma. Posts: 1,608	I got him back to the negotiation table and locked him up for 5 years. And he will only be 30 when the contract ends. __________________ I play out every game—one pitch mode.

02-24-2023, 11:37 AM	#2
tonnage Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 490	I did the same thing a while back but my guy came back and asked to start negotiations again. I think it took about a month though... maybe in commissioner mode you can do an edit of the player?

02-24-2023, 02:27 PM	#3
oldfatbaldguy Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 390	This is why I have auto-save set on "every day." Then you can just quit without saving and whatever just happened un-happens without affecting the stuff that happened before. I think it's cheating to do that if something just didn't work out the way you hoped, but if it's a pure case of "I didn't mean to hit that button," I think it's fine. The idea is to have a simulation of real-life baseball, and Brian Cashman doesn't have to worry about accidentally withdrawing an offer because he sneezed.

02-25-2023, 02:22 AM	#5
oldfatbaldguy Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 390	Ah. Yeah, that sucks.

02-26-2023, 08:44 AM	#7
JerseyPirate Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 172	Really simple fix. Just go in commissioner mode and add the contract to his existing contract. So if he's still arb eligible, he's on a 1 year deal. Just extend that deal X years based on the contract you agreed on and enter the yearly salaries.