Free Agency during the Reserve Clause Era

Jerry Helper · 12-15-2017, 12:08 PM

Does anyone like to play in a pre 1970s historical sim with modern free agency rules on?

The Game · 12-15-2017, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Helper

Does anyone like to play in a pre 1970s historical sim with modern free agency rules on?

In my current 1871- today historical sim i am currently in 1878. I have FA on after 10 years and arb after 6. So far no FA but will in a few seasons. I also have rookies imported as FA.

David Watts · 12-15-2017, 02:20 PM

My currant random debut began in 1947. It's a small one subleague setup and I'm using free agency. Locked financials into 1947 though. Mainly because my teams are all based in smaller cities like Shreveport, Jackson, Beaumont etc. First time I've ever used the default free agency rules(I don't have compensation turned on) with this small of a league. In the past I would change things to make players play 10,12 or more years with a team before becoming a free agent.

actionjackson · 12-15-2017, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Helper

Does anyone like to play in a pre 1970s historical sim with modern free agency rules on?

Yes. Started a random debut in 1901. Now at All-Star break, 1956. So far, my highest contract is Sixto Lezcano at 7 years for $954,000. Will probably have my first million dollar player next offseason. However, I do turn off draft signing bonuses because I prefer the draft to do what it's supposed to do and help out teams that are struggling. I don't run a team. I'm just in commissioner/fan/official baseball historian mode.

12-15-2017, 12:08 PM	#1
Jerry Helper Major Leagues Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 325	Free Agency during the Reserve Clause Era Does anyone like to play in a pre 1970s historical sim with modern free agency rules on?

12-15-2017, 02:20 PM	#3
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 8,880	My currant random debut began in 1947. It's a small one subleague setup and I'm using free agency. Locked financials into 1947 though. Mainly because my teams are all based in smaller cities like Shreveport, Jackson, Beaumont etc. First time I've ever used the default free agency rules(I don't have compensation turned on) with this small of a league. In the past I would change things to make players play 10,12 or more years with a team before becoming a free agent.