Minor league contract? OK

bailey · 03-28-2007, 11:21 PM

I tried to sign a free agent whose demand was a minor league contract. I offered a 2 year major league contrat with team option for 3rd year slightly above the minimum. The player refused, stating he wanted more money, but his demand was still minor league contract. So, I met his demand, and he gleefully accepted a minor league contract.

disposableheros · 03-29-2007, 11:49 AM

i came across this in 2006 too, but it was an extension instead of a FA offer.

i'll check and see if this is logged already and if not, i will.

Nutlaw · 04-03-2007, 09:01 PM

This is intentional, and especially appropriate for younger players. Just because he will play for one year for little money does not mean that he wishes to be locked up for three years at near minimum salary. He expects to be worth more in the future.

yajeflow · 04-03-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutlaw

This is intentional, and especially appropriate for younger players. Just because he will play for one year for little money does not mean that he wishes to be locked up for three years at near minimum salary. He expects to be worth more in the future.

that depends on the amount of service time a player has. if this was a 0.000 fresh kid, then it doesn't make sense. if he was going to be arbitration-eligible in the second year, then he might not want to sign the deal.

Nutlaw · 04-03-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by yajeflow

that depends on the amount of service time a player has. if this was a 0.000 fresh kid, then it doesn't make sense. if he was going to be arbitration-eligible in the second year, then he might not want to sign the deal.

Only if arbitration years start after three years in his league. I'm not sure that the AI can handle all of the possible league option setups.

Curtis · 04-07-2007, 02:28 AM

Either way, he shouldn't be asking for more money when he wants less.

andymac · 04-07-2007, 02:38 AM

Players simply aren't (and shouldn't) accept multi-year deals for amounts similar to the minimum salary. It traps them. If he has a good year, he is stuck with his near minimum salary. If he has a bad year, he can likely find somewhere to play again the next year for the minimum. Signing the contract in the first post of this thread makes no sense for a ballplayer. You don't see current major leaguers signing 3 year contracts worth a total of $1 million dollars.

Nutlaw · 04-07-2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Curtis

Either way, he shouldn't be asking for more money when he wants less.

I'm not so sure of that. He would probably take a lot more money if you insisted upon signing him to a long-term contract. The amount of money he wants is directly tied to the number of years you offer him. He is asking for a one-year contract. If you up the years, he ups the price.

03-28-2007, 11:21 PM	#1
bailey Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,420	Minor league contract? OK I tried to sign a free agent whose demand was a minor league contract. I offered a 2 year major league contrat with team option for 3rd year slightly above the minimum. The player refused, stating he wanted more money, but his demand was still minor league contract. So, I met his demand, and he gleefully accepted a minor league contract.

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04-07-2007, 02:38 AM	#7
andymac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 5,725	Players simply aren't (and shouldn't) accept multi-year deals for amounts similar to the minimum salary. It traps them. If he has a good year, he is stuck with his near minimum salary. If he has a bad year, he can likely find somewhere to play again the next year for the minimum. Signing the contract in the first post of this thread makes no sense for a ballplayer. You don't see current major leaguers signing 3 year contracts worth a total of $1 million dollars. __________________ June Madness: Links FTB: andymac

04-03-2007, 09:01 PM	#3
Nutlaw Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,538	This is intentional, and especially appropriate for younger players. Just because he will play for one year for little money does not mean that he wishes to be locked up for three years at near minimum salary. He expects to be worth more in the future.

04-07-2007, 02:28 AM	#6
Curtis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Watertown, New York Posts: 4,567	Either way, he shouldn't be asking for more money when he wants less.