Post by Brian Shepard on Dec 21, 2016 18:21:00 GMT -5
I just posted the FA bidding schedule, and I had an idea to run past you that I have been kicking around. I will do my best to explain it. Feel free to ask questions, because I am sure I will leave something out.
Last season there was a frenzy at times to claim players once they reached the rookie limits of 50IP or 130AB. I remember one came down to a few seconds difference. While it can be fun to pump your adrenaline up like that, I was thinking there might be a better way to do this. Some seemed a bit frustrated that you had to watch like a hawk to make a claim at times. To help this out, I propose we use a system like "open waivers." We start the season by using a waiver order that is reverse of last season's standings. This seems like a fair way to start. Next, when a player reaches rookie limits, we still come on this site to place a claim.
Let's use Yoan Moncada as an example, because I am sure he would generate interest if he wasn't on an MLB roster when he hit 130AB. If he reaches 130 AB in the 2nd inning, anyone can come on here to place a claim. For example, let's assume no claims have been made during the season and I put in the claim for him (still sitting at #9 in waiver order). At this point, the only team I outrank is Fenway Faithful. We would still have the 1 week claim window, BUT now, someone with higher waiver priority can place a claim. It keeps going for a week, and whoever has the highest waiver priority at the end of that week is successful with the claim. So, if Zzyxx and the Bucs place a claim after me, the Bucs would be awarded the claim. At that point, the successful team (Bucs) is moved to the bottom of the waiver order, and no other teams will be dropped in the order.
This can help you enjoy your life without being glued to the game every pitch, and I think it might actually help increase activity on here during the season.
Waiver order is posted below:
1) Xander's X-Wings
2) Dong Chasers
3) Battlin' Bucs
4) Friar Yawkey's Cards
5) Zzyxx Aardvaarks
6) Operation Rot Storm
7) BisonTroutPuigFozzy
8) Crazy Corn Belters
9) Joe Buck Yourself
10) Fenway Faithful
Thoughts/questions?
Brian
Last season there was a frenzy at times to claim players once they reached the rookie limits of 50IP or 130AB. I remember one came down to a few seconds difference. While it can be fun to pump your adrenaline up like that, I was thinking there might be a better way to do this. Some seemed a bit frustrated that you had to watch like a hawk to make a claim at times. To help this out, I propose we use a system like "open waivers." We start the season by using a waiver order that is reverse of last season's standings. This seems like a fair way to start. Next, when a player reaches rookie limits, we still come on this site to place a claim.
Let's use Yoan Moncada as an example, because I am sure he would generate interest if he wasn't on an MLB roster when he hit 130AB. If he reaches 130 AB in the 2nd inning, anyone can come on here to place a claim. For example, let's assume no claims have been made during the season and I put in the claim for him (still sitting at #9 in waiver order). At this point, the only team I outrank is Fenway Faithful. We would still have the 1 week claim window, BUT now, someone with higher waiver priority can place a claim. It keeps going for a week, and whoever has the highest waiver priority at the end of that week is successful with the claim. So, if Zzyxx and the Bucs place a claim after me, the Bucs would be awarded the claim. At that point, the successful team (Bucs) is moved to the bottom of the waiver order, and no other teams will be dropped in the order.
This can help you enjoy your life without being glued to the game every pitch, and I think it might actually help increase activity on here during the season.
Waiver order is posted below:
1) Xander's X-Wings
2) Dong Chasers
3) Battlin' Bucs
4) Friar Yawkey's Cards
5) Zzyxx Aardvaarks
6) Operation Rot Storm
7) BisonTroutPuigFozzy
8) Crazy Corn Belters
9) Joe Buck Yourself
10) Fenway Faithful
Thoughts/questions?
Brian