Surprising Contract Demand

RchW · 07-05-2007, 07:17 PM

A good but not great centerfielder on my team just asked for a 6-year $7.62M contract. He is 31 years old. His greed is 23 and his loyalty is 98.

I'm a little confused because of the personality ratings and the fact that he is not a power or an rbi guy. He is definitely not a star. This is the first 6-year contract I've been asked for.

Should I be surprised?

Who Killed Kenny? · 07-05-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RchW

A good but not great centerfielder on my team just asked for a 6-year $7.62M contract. He is 31 years old. His greed is 23 and his loyalty is 98.

I'm a little confused because of the personality ratings and the fact that he is not a power or an rbi guy. He is definitely not a star. This is the first 6-year contract I've been asked for.

Should I be surprised?

Is that $7.62 over 6 years? 'cause if it is it sounds like a good deal. If its per year then perhaps he's trying to fleece you. Of course that could be market value for a not-good-not-great CF. Make a counteroffer and see where it gets you.

injury log · 07-05-2007, 07:40 PM

I've been asked for 6 years before, but only by star players. I wonder if his loyalty rating makes him want to stay with your team for a while?

Charley575 · 07-05-2007, 07:43 PM

If he's good, 1.27m a year is not a bad deal, even if he's not great. However, 6.72m a year is maybe not a great deal, especially if he's 31 years old.

YankeePride · 07-05-2007, 08:07 PM

I need to know what the financials of the league look like.

If it's like RL MLB then I would say 7.62 isn't bad at all for a good centerfielder. Seems about right in the present market.

6 Years does seem a tad bit long, though.

However, if it's 7.62 over the 6 years then I'd wager he's just looking for security because he knows he isn't that great of a player.

RchW · 07-05-2007, 09:19 PM

Oops my bad it is $7.62M per year for 6 years. Seems way out of line for his mid level status.

I'll let him walk, shortlist him and see what he gets.

edrooney · 07-05-2007, 09:28 PM

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Oops my bad it is $7.62M per year for 6 years. Seems way out of line for his mid level status.

I'll let him walk, shortlist him and see what he gets.

Try offering him like $4-5m for the first couple of years, then ramping it up, keeping some team option at the end. He might go for it. He might be worth it for a couple of years, and if not, the game thinks he's tidy so trade him for some stuff. Better than letting him go for nothing.

RchW · 07-05-2007, 09:38 PM

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Try offering him like $4-5m for the first couple of years, then ramping it up, keeping some team option at the end. He might go for it. He might be worth it for a couple of years, and if not, the game thinks he's tidy so trade him for some stuff. Better than letting him go for nothing.

I went $5.5M for 4 and he said he couldn't put food on the table.

Its playoff time and I have two prospects ready to go for next year. He can walk.

edrooney · 07-05-2007, 09:57 PM

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I went $5.5M for 4 and he said he couldn't put food on the table.

Its playoff time and I have two prospects ready to go for next year. He can walk.

word

Charley575 · 07-06-2007, 07:12 AM

Nobody walks. Trade him for something useful. Always get something, that's my philosophy. UNLESS you are already past the deadline OR you need him for a strech run, get SOMETHING.

Assos · 07-06-2007, 09:59 AM

I did not know Mr. Sprewell played baseball too! What is the average going rate for an outfielder of his skills? You have someone to replace him in the system?

Zitofan75 · 07-06-2007, 10:10 AM

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I went $5.5M for 4 and he said he couldn't put food on the table.

Now this DOES sound like the MLB.

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injury log Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,258	I've been asked for 6 years before, but only by star players. I wonder if his loyalty rating makes him want to stay with your team for a while?

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Charley575 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 238	If he's good, 1.27m a year is not a bad deal, even if he's not great. However, 6.72m a year is maybe not a great deal, especially if he's 31 years old.

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Charley575 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 238	Nobody walks. Trade him for something useful. Always get something, that's my philosophy. UNLESS you are already past the deadline OR you need him for a strech run, get SOMETHING.

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Assos All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 580	I did not know Mr. Sprewell played baseball too! What is the average going rate for an outfielder of his skills? You have someone to replace him in the system?