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Quote: Originally Posted By zlionsfan on 6/07/2006I'm not sure about that. What would make them different than old free agents you can sign to a minor-league contract?old free agents that i signed to minor league contracts were all released players that had not been signed during the frre agent signing period.
6/7/2006 10:50 AM
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another quick question (thanks, again, guys):
for your spring training squads, about what percentage of your invitees were from each level (AAA, AA, etc)? what would you have done differently? or does it all depend on the organization?
6/7/2006 11:23 AM
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I'm trying to set my budget, and was stuck with nearly $80 million in contracts, plus I have 8 or 9 guys who are arbitration eligible in addition to this. Can I simply release some of these arbitration eligible guys who are good but I can't afford to sign?
6/7/2006 11:38 AM
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I wouldn't have done anything differently.
I invited about 18-20 of my top position players. And distributed the playing time equally.
I filled the rest of the spots with pitchers. Don't overuse pitchers. I cannot stress that enough.
6/7/2006 11:39 AM
MikeT23
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Release them if you don't want them. Seems like you'd find a better way to go if they are good.
6/7/2006 11:42 AM
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I would suggest using varied player types so you can get a feel for what each can/will do. But keep in mind that they're not facing ML pitching.
6/7/2006 11:43 AM
MikeT23
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Use the 160 innings, 600 AB to learn.
6/7/2006 11:46 AM
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(ttjackson's other id) So Mike, with that size of a budget going into the season ($80 million) with great pitching depth, how high should I have my player budget given the arbitration issues, etc.?
6/7/2006 11:53 AM
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I'd have to look at the players in arb but if you're locked up at 80m before it, you're going to need 100m+.
Sounds like you've got a set team and won't need FA. But injuries are going to happen. You'll have to call players up so you need some room. Otherwise, you'll have to trade out some quality to create it.
6/7/2006 11:58 AM
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I wouldn't release a player I could use. Worst case, you'll have to p*** him thru waivers to send him down. Then, if/when injuries occur, you can bring him back up.
I let a pretty solid C go because I couldn't get him for a reasonable amount and I had some depth in the minors. So if a guy wants too much and you have a cheaper, suitable replacement, send him packing.
6/7/2006 12:02 PM
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i think the comments on FAs a few pages back was really useful. I'm guessing there's an ***umption that FAs will be plentiful (and good!).
but typically, how that often works out is just as someone described, the few actual good ones go for really high dollar, and even mediocre guys are overpaid. that's often how it is in RL.
6/7/2006 12:03 PM
MikeT23
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I spent considerably more than I intended.
6/7/2006 12:07 PM
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In regards to international scouting, when the international report comes is it for players to sign as FA right away, FA for next year, or players that are eligible for the amatuer draft?
6/7/2006 12:09 PM
MikeT23
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IS is independent of the AD. We haven't reached that period yet. I understand that they're for immediate signing.
6/7/2006 12:10 PM
sigsoho
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Thanks Mike.
For coaches, should I ***ume a Hitting Coach's skills in baserunning, patience, etc. is just gravy on top of their hitting expertise?
For example, a Hitting coach with 50 baserunning will help my team's baserunning more so than a hitting coach with 10 baserunning or are their other skills sets not factored in if they are slotted for a specific role (ie Hitting, bullpen, 1st base coach, etc.)
6/7/2006 12:18 PM
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