Post by David_ExposGM on Jul 2, 2016 7:18:38 GMT -5
Given PBL currently mandates a player has passed two arbitration hearings, this rule proposal is not a stretch.
It is a little bit tighter than that however, but adds another year of value (which is a good/Zevin-ish thing)! And, based on my research above (which is continuing btw), the contract stipulations for all extensions and free agent contracts is relatively "real life."
So, with one last/final/ultimate modification, to allow some wiggle room on one-year extensions (mainly so players remain happy, instead of going to arbitration - although I do like the idea of having an award go in the players favour, but will relent to get this passed). Here is the final, final, final version.
Clean, simple, easy to follow!
Players under team control may not be signed to a multi-year contract until they have reached a minimum of 5 YEARS & 50 DAYS of major league service time.
They may be offered arbitration in each of their arbitration years OR a one year contract may be negotiated for the next season (but only between the start of the off-season and the arbitration date).
Once a player reaches 5/50, the contract stipulations below must be observed.
For the purposes of this rule a player under team control or a player traded while under team control will have to abide by the 5/50 rule. If a player is released or non-tendered and becomes a free agent or an international free agent, then the 5/50 rule no longer applies to them. The release must/will be shown in the player history.
Free agent contracts may be negotiated at any time between the free agency filing date and the end of the regular season. The contract stipulations below must also be observed.
Free agents may not be signed between the end of the regular season and the filing date.
1. Annual contract amounts, guaranteed or option, may not be lower than the first year.
2. Annual contract amounts, guaranteed or option, may only be 25% higher than the first.
3. Only one “type” of option, or the new Opt-Out, may be offered in any contract (Team, Player, Vesting or Opt-Out).
4. All team option years offered must include a 25% buyout.
Any illegally negotiated contracts will be immediately voided by the Commissioner.
And further sanctions may be imposed at his discretion.
The intent of the first two rules above is to prevent front-loading of any kind! And, at the same time, to prevent grossly back-loading option years. If you are not comfortable negotiating a longer-term deal under these two rules, then adjust your offer to a shorter contract term.
May only be offered with the following maximums (Please do not abuse these guidelines). The total Vesting bonus must not exceed $1-Million dollars.
Starting Pitchers
a. Games Started – 30 games
b. Innings Pitched – 180 innings
Relief Pitchers
b. Innings Pitched – 75 innings
c. Games finished – 30 games
Batters
a. Plate Appearances: 500 plate appearances
b. Games Played: 140 games
May also be offered. Incentives must not exceed the maximum vesting goals above. The total of all incentive bonuses must not exceed $1-Million dollars.
Any contracts found to be in violation of the Vesting or Incentive rules will be changed so that the bonus/incentive will be reached in each year of the contract.
It is a little bit tighter than that however, but adds another year of value (which is a good/Zevin-ish thing)! And, based on my research above (which is continuing btw), the contract stipulations for all extensions and free agent contracts is relatively "real life."
So, with one last/final/ultimate modification, to allow some wiggle room on one-year extensions (mainly so players remain happy, instead of going to arbitration - although I do like the idea of having an award go in the players favour, but will relent to get this passed). Here is the final, final, final version.
Clean, simple, easy to follow!
5/50
Players under team control may not be signed to a multi-year contract until they have reached a minimum of 5 YEARS & 50 DAYS of major league service time.
They may be offered arbitration in each of their arbitration years OR a one year contract may be negotiated for the next season (but only between the start of the off-season and the arbitration date).
Once a player reaches 5/50, the contract stipulations below must be observed.
For the purposes of this rule a player under team control or a player traded while under team control will have to abide by the 5/50 rule. If a player is released or non-tendered and becomes a free agent or an international free agent, then the 5/50 rule no longer applies to them. The release must/will be shown in the player history.
Free agent contracts may be negotiated at any time between the free agency filing date and the end of the regular season. The contract stipulations below must also be observed.
Free agents may not be signed between the end of the regular season and the filing date.
All contracts must adhere to the following stipulations:
1. Annual contract amounts, guaranteed or option, may not be lower than the first year.
2. Annual contract amounts, guaranteed or option, may only be 25% higher than the first.
3. Only one “type” of option, or the new Opt-Out, may be offered in any contract (Team, Player, Vesting or Opt-Out).
4. All team option years offered must include a 25% buyout.
Any illegally negotiated contracts will be immediately voided by the Commissioner.
And further sanctions may be imposed at his discretion.
The intent of the first two rules above is to prevent front-loading of any kind! And, at the same time, to prevent grossly back-loading option years. If you are not comfortable negotiating a longer-term deal under these two rules, then adjust your offer to a shorter contract term.
Vesting Options
May only be offered with the following maximums (Please do not abuse these guidelines). The total Vesting bonus must not exceed $1-Million dollars.
Starting Pitchers
a. Games Started – 30 games
b. Innings Pitched – 180 innings
Relief Pitchers
b. Innings Pitched – 75 innings
c. Games finished – 30 games
Batters
a. Plate Appearances: 500 plate appearances
b. Games Played: 140 games
Incentive Clauses
May also be offered. Incentives must not exceed the maximum vesting goals above. The total of all incentive bonuses must not exceed $1-Million dollars.
Any contracts found to be in violation of the Vesting or Incentive rules will be changed so that the bonus/incentive will be reached in each year of the contract.