I think these are proposals worth putting forth and have a chance to pass. I can add to the list if there are additional compelling amendments. I did not include salary caps - it's just not something I want for the league. I'm tossing in #4 as the lowest bar for dealing with long-term contracts.
1. Progressive contract inflation.
-1st contract: +5/8/9
-2nd contract +10/13/14
-3rd contract +15/18/19
Transition: 2021. Current and new contracts counted as '1st contract'.
Problem addressed: Long-term keepers
2. Service time (ST)
- No multi-year contracts past 6 years of ST.
- Player must become FA after 6th year.
- One year contracts only after FA year.
Transition: 2021. Current and new contracts past 6 years may be completed.
Problem addressed: Long-term keepers
3. Max number of rookies* on rosters.
- I recommend six, representing our six bench slots.
Transition: 2020.
Problem addressed: Trading prospects for stars
* Note: Changed from minor leaguers to rookies - rookie limitations work in Fantrax.
4. Increase contract inflation.
- All contracts: +7/+10/+11
Transition: 2021. Current and new contracts not affected.
Problem addressed: Long-term keepers
Note: Transition dates for #'s 1, 2, & 4 changed from 2020 to 2021.
5. Change from 4 OF active roster positions to LF/CF/RF/OF positions.
Transition: 2020.
Problem addressed: None. For purposes of league interest only.
1. Progressive contract inflation.
-1st contract: +5/8/9
-2nd contract +10/13/14
-3rd contract +15/18/19
Transition: 2021. Current and new contracts counted as '1st contract'.
Problem addressed: Long-term keepers
2. Service time (ST)
- No multi-year contracts past 6 years of ST.
- Player must become FA after 6th year.
- One year contracts only after FA year.
Transition: 2021. Current and new contracts past 6 years may be completed.
Problem addressed: Long-term keepers
3. Max number of rookies* on rosters.
- I recommend six, representing our six bench slots.
Transition: 2020.
Problem addressed: Trading prospects for stars
* Note: Changed from minor leaguers to rookies - rookie limitations work in Fantrax.
4. Increase contract inflation.
- All contracts: +7/+10/+11
Transition: 2021. Current and new contracts not affected.
Problem addressed: Long-term keepers
Note: Transition dates for #'s 1, 2, & 4 changed from 2020 to 2021.
5. Change from 4 OF active roster positions to LF/CF/RF/OF positions.
Transition: 2020.
Problem addressed: None. For purposes of league interest only.