SIM COMPLETE - 1985 - Offseason 3

[Andrew]

Next sim: Sunday

Rule 5 draft will be run as part of Sunday's sim. Just export your draft list in your next export.

Free agency is also now open.

Fan interest in this game sucks. I win my 2nd title in a row and don't get any bonus but I let a couple free agents go and I'm down to a 71.

[Riverman]

Fan interest in this game sucks. I win my 2nd title in a row and don't get any bonus but I let a couple free agents go and I'm down to a 71.

I am sure you have everyone's deepest sympathy on that one.

[Ryan]

So, Adron wouldn't accept my final lowball offer. As JJ would say, "Fuck You Bitch!!"

[Andrew]

FYI, there are several BLB players listed as being eligible for the Rule 5 draft that are NOT eligible. They were players who were manually moved during post deadline trades or were recently traded. They are:

Larry LaRochelle
Jeff Flynn
Ron O'Dea

If anyone notices other players who belong on this list, let me know.

[Clay]

LOL - So I picked up Harcourt's last year at $27.0... guess what he wants on an extension????

$31.0 a year for 3 years plus a Stout Slugger bonus. LMAO!!! Good luck in your new home next season Harcourt!!

[mahoney2]

Holy shit, after losing Stiver and Dunlop, fan interest dropped 20 points! Apparently they wanted me to give Stiver $24mm for next year.

[BradleyB]

Holy shit, after losing Stiver and Dunlop, fan interest dropped 20 points! Apparently they wanted me to give Stiver $24mm for next year.

fans are stupid. i got a boost after i signed mcneilage and we all know how that turned out.

[Clay]

Yeah, I lost like 9 for not resigning Frank Dallyn.

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There's a handful of decent Free Agents this year. I'm shocked. There's at least 5 SPs that would be at least #3's on most teams... better on some.

Of course, Nick Latham, Jorge Taracena and JErry Fortin once again make their yearly trip to Free Agency.

[mahoney2]

I looked quickly before I left for work this morning, there's some decent guys out there. I'm not sure if I'd pay them what they want so far.

[Jake]

yeah the demands are just plain stupid. stupid reaganomics.

[Riverman]

I noticed that Ardon wants something like $29 million per to sign. I'm surprised that the Clown let him go given those modest demands.

[Clay]

Yeah, I blame myself for not being able to let Harcourt go to FA. His $27.0 contract (as well a couple other $24.0+ contracts) are likely driving a lot of people's asking price up. I'm glad I didn't though. I was going to gamble on declining then attempting to resign before FA, but that would have cost me more.

I think we're going to have a mad rush of signings during ST this season when everyone lowers their prices.

[spot]

Were we supposed to protect for the Rule V already? Or can we do it now?

[Lintyfresh85]

Were we supposed to protect for the Rule V already? Or can we do it now?

You need to make sure you do it before Sunday.

[Pat]

Of course, Nick Latham, Jorge Taracena and JErry Fortin once again make their yearly trip to Free Agency.

Fortin really came on later in the year and in the playoffs. I wouldn't pay $20 mill for him, but the dude still has a lot left in the tank. I would be nervous about signing Latham or Taracena. Those dudes are getting long in the tooth...