FA Decision on $$

jars · 06-24-2003, 09:27 PM

Currently in the free agent period in our league. Had an offer of $5.25M for 3 years for a MR. Upped it to $6M for 3 after I wasn't the favored bidder. He ended up taking a $4M for 2 deal. $18M over $8M? Are you kidding me?

btw, there was no "want to play for a winner" at play here thought the two teams had 77 wins ($18M) and 100 wins ($8M).

USN Squid · 06-24-2003, 09:32 PM

We have seen this at least once per off-season in the TLB. I can understand a player favoring some over others, but the above case is a bit extreme.

Long_Long_Name · 06-24-2003, 09:37 PM

I like that this exists. In real life, would you always go for money? There are personal reasons involved, I'm actually happy it's not a systematic money thing.

jars · 06-25-2003, 07:26 AM

But $10M for a 33-year old? Wouldn't you, at the tail end of your career, weigh the money a little more? The low offer should seem laughable to you.

The real kick in the crotch is the guy sent me an email the day before he signed with the other team saying the other team offered more years (2 compared to my 3).

Henry · 06-25-2003, 07:35 AM

Actually it sounds like a bug in the code somewhere. It shouldn't always be more money equals success, but the email thing suggests a problem here somewhere.

Can anyone else post their experiences here if similar ?

Long_Long_Name · 06-25-2003, 12:41 PM

I agree with Henry, I think money is fine, but the e-mail you received indicates a possible bug.

Alan T · 06-25-2003, 03:04 PM

The email sounds like this thread that was posted in the tech support / troubleshooting section. I couldnt get anyone to acknowledge it so its still here in the new patch too...

http://www.400softwarestudios.com/bo...threadid=36587

06-24-2003, 09:27 PM	#1
jars Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7	FA Decision on $$ Currently in the free agent period in our league. Had an offer of $5.25M for 3 years for a MR. Upped it to $6M for 3 after I wasn't the favored bidder. He ended up taking a $4M for 2 deal. $18M over $8M? Are you kidding me? btw, there was no "want to play for a winner" at play here thought the two teams had 77 wins ($18M) and 100 wins ($8M). __________________ Mr. Excitement

06-24-2003, 09:37 PM	#3
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	I like that this exists. In real life, would you always go for money? There are personal reasons involved, I'm actually happy it's not a systematic money thing. __________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!

06-25-2003, 07:26 AM	#4
jars Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7	But $10M for a 33-year old? Wouldn't you, at the tail end of your career, weigh the money a little more? The low offer should seem laughable to you. The real kick in the crotch is the guy sent me an email the day before he signed with the other team saying the other team offered more years (2 compared to my 3). __________________ Mr. Excitement

06-25-2003, 12:41 PM	#6
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	I agree with Henry, I think money is fine, but the e-mail you received indicates a possible bug. __________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!

06-24-2003, 09:32 PM	#2
USN Squid All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 599	We have seen this at least once per off-season in the TLB. I can understand a player favoring some over others, but the above case is a bit extreme.

06-25-2003, 07:35 AM	#5
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	Actually it sounds like a bug in the code somewhere. It shouldn't always be more money equals success, but the email thing suggests a problem here somewhere. Can anyone else post their experiences here if similar ?

06-25-2003, 03:04 PM	#7
Alan T All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mass. Posts: 1,963	The email sounds like this thread that was posted in the tech support / troubleshooting section. I couldnt get anyone to acknowledge it so its still here in the new patch too... http://www.400softwarestudios.com/bo...threadid=36587