Decisons, decisions

sayheykid · 10-27-2008, 06:27 PM

What is the general consensus on the following. When you have a player in his late 30"s who is extremely popular but wants an extension for BIG BUCKS. Sign him (even though you know is is going to suck big time in a year or two) or lose support of your fans?

Isura · 10-27-2008, 08:48 PM

I prefer to eliminate the wasteful salary. Trade him for prospects or free up some salary space. As long as you're winning the fan interest should stay high

Kelric · 10-29-2008, 12:12 PM

It all depends on your situation. Do you desperately need him? Can you afford him? Do you have someone behind him on the bench or in the minors who can provide similar production much more cheaply? Etc., etc., etc.

In solo leagues, it depends on the situation. In online leagues I always move the player.

satchel · 10-29-2008, 04:37 PM

Personally, I try to keep the fans happy.

10-27-2008, 06:27 PM	#1
sayheykid Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 79	Decisons, decisions What is the general consensus on the following. When you have a player in his late 30"s who is extremely popular but wants an extension for BIG BUCKS. Sign him (even though you know is is going to suck big time in a year or two) or lose support of your fans?

10-29-2008, 04:37 PM	#4
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith Ark. USA Posts: 2,681	Personally, I try to keep the fans happy. __________________ JL Commish NPBL Rhode Island Reds ’33 ’34 ’35 TCBA San Francisco Railbornes ’74 ’76 ’77 ’78 FL New Orleans Black Sox ’56 ’57 ’58 ’59

10-27-2008, 08:48 PM	#2
Isura Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 361	I prefer to eliminate the wasteful salary. Trade him for prospects or free up some salary space. As long as you're winning the fan interest should stay high

10-29-2008, 12:12 PM	#3
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	It all depends on your situation. Do you desperately need him? Can you afford him? Do you have someone behind him on the bench or in the minors who can provide similar production much more cheaply? Etc., etc., etc. In solo leagues, it depends on the situation. In online leagues I always move the player.