Finances, I just cant understand that side of it.

jimbo22 · 07-01-2008, 06:48 PM

I love Baseball and have watched it for a good few years now, but being someone that only got into in the last 5/6/7 years of it, the financial side of this game has me scratching my head.

I've had the last 3 versions of this game, and this is one aspect that has held me right back when trying to get into it.

My main question is with regards contract extentions, for example I am the Brewers and half way through the season, looking to extend a few contracts. for this we'll talk about Prince Fielder, now he is on a 1 year contract which then goes to arbitration at the end of the season. I suppose the first question I have to ask is..... does his arbitration estimate get taken off the budget I have available for contracts next season.

Because when I go into offer him a contract, he's looking for $9million a year, but it says that I only have $3million (ish) for next season and looking at my squad, i'd need to replace 19 players with this $3million.

Being into Soccer as the Americans call it, is a little easier as there are less numbers to worry about and no real budgets to work to.

Any help would be appreciated, and if it doesnt make sense i'll try to say it another way.

StyxNCa · 07-01-2008, 07:21 PM

You're not alone. I've been playing the game for years and I still am confused over a lot of the financial stuff.

tysok · 07-01-2008, 08:02 PM

Arbitration estimates are figured into what you have to spend... meaning you're holding out some money expecting that's what you'll have to pay him. So if he's expected to make 4 million in arbitration, the number it shows as what you have for extensions is already taking that 4 mil into account. Being that strapped, either try to lowball Prince, or let him go to arb. Worry about using that 3 mil to hold onto one of your other guys that won't go to arbitration.

ike121212 · 07-01-2008, 08:55 PM

It sounds like you might just want to turn off financials.

jimbo22 · 07-01-2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ike121212

It sounds like you might just want to turn off financials.

id rather try to get an understanding. I like the fact that you work to budgets, but at the moment i know jack about it

thanks for the replies folks

Kelric · 07-01-2008, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbo22

id rather try to get an understanding. I like the fact that you work to budgets, but at the moment i know jack about it

thanks for the replies folks

I don't see how it is that tricky to learn, especially since OOTP9 now factors potential arbitration numbers into the payroll for the next season (which prior OOTPs did not). You have X amount to spend on 25 (or more) players. By default, players earn the minimum for three seasons and then have three seasons in 'arbitration' (which isn't REALLY arbitration, but hey) in which their salary is generally going to be decided by how good they are. After that, you discuss their future contracts with them. Wham, bam, you've spent X amount of dollars.

Ian Collins · 07-01-2008, 10:19 PM

Jimbo22,

Take a look in the online manual. Search Financials. Battists gives a clear explanation of the Finances Page. I found this helped a lot in understanding how the finances worked in OOTP.

Ian

07-01-2008, 06:48 PM	#1
jimbo22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 56	Finances, I just cant understand that side of it. I love Baseball and have watched it for a good few years now, but being someone that only got into in the last 5/6/7 years of it, the financial side of this game has me scratching my head. I've had the last 3 versions of this game, and this is one aspect that has held me right back when trying to get into it. My main question is with regards contract extentions, for example I am the Brewers and half way through the season, looking to extend a few contracts. for this we'll talk about Prince Fielder, now he is on a 1 year contract which then goes to arbitration at the end of the season. I suppose the first question I have to ask is..... does his arbitration estimate get taken off the budget I have available for contracts next season. Because when I go into offer him a contract, he's looking for $9million a year, but it says that I only have $3million (ish) for next season and looking at my squad, i'd need to replace 19 players with this $3million. Being into Soccer as the Americans call it, is a little easier as there are less numbers to worry about and no real budgets to work to. Any help would be appreciated, and if it doesnt make sense i'll try to say it another way.

07-01-2008, 08:02 PM	#3
tysok Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,925	Arbitration estimates are figured into what you have to spend... meaning you're holding out some money expecting that's what you'll have to pay him. So if he's expected to make 4 million in arbitration, the number it shows as what you have for extensions is already taking that 4 mil into account. Being that strapped, either try to lowball Prince, or let him go to arb. Worry about using that 3 mil to hold onto one of your other guys that won't go to arbitration. __________________ I don't know about you, but as for me, the question has already been answered: Should we be here? Yes! Jack Buck, September 17, 2001 It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. I firmly believe that any man's finest hour... is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi) I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom. (George S. Patton)

07-01-2008, 07:21 PM	#2
StyxNCa Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 3,136	You're not alone. I've been playing the game for years and I still am confused over a lot of the financial stuff.

07-01-2008, 08:55 PM	#4
ike121212 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 938	It sounds like you might just want to turn off financials.

07-01-2008, 10:19 PM	#7
Ian Collins Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: England Posts: 49	Jimbo22, Take a look in the online manual. Search Financials. Battists gives a clear explanation of the Finances Page. I found this helped a lot in understanding how the finances worked in OOTP. Ian