[Dr. P.R. Park III]

Without trying to complicate the basics, and to avoid looking like a moron, I'm thinking there should be a checkable box in the Game Setup, which says something like: "Allow purchase of contracts from Unaffiliated Leagues", this option could be very similar to the "Allow Trades With Other Major Leagues," option. If the box is checked, then the game recognizes whichever leagues aren't affiliated (simulating independent leagues) with any parent league, and allows for an option to purchase the contract of individual players. I'm thinking if you're viewing the roster of an independent league team, and you right click on a player you want to inquire about, there should be an option that says "Purchase Contract." This tab takes you to a screen very similar to the Trade Screen...and the Major league team can only offer money for a player's contract. Then in response the indie league team would get back to the major league team in a few days. I'm thinking the feature could be coded very similar to trading, but with only the exchange of one player for cash. An indie team could either accept or deny the purchase, but the AI should be able to differeniate between a "Trade" and a "Purchase," meaning the game understands a difference between the two, and that the AI will also actively purchase contracts of players. I have never seen an AI to AI deal where one player was traded for only cash. Player purchases are never rejected by an indie team, because they simply need the money, and this feature could totally improve the historical financials in a lot of peoples opinion.

I really hope this makes sense, and thanks for asking.

If someone reading out there has any better ideas, that provide more clarity, please throw fuel to the fire.