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The discrepancy in salary caps make it extremely difficult to compete for the title. I just feel like there should be something in place, not sure what, to make that choice tougher.
The Syndicate 💣 on
September 28, 2014 11:00 PM
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I'm all for free trade, rebuilds, owner freedom, etc...but I tend to agree with War on this one.
The Syndicate 💣 on
September 28, 2014 10:58 PM
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You'd think last place teams wouldn't get hit has hard in arb., but they often have accumulated the best assets. You could argue they have more assets to take the spread of arb $ I guess, but Knight (example) just as likely to get $33 as my team probably
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Not necessarily lobbying for any change, but I'd rather revisit the option of lessening the arbitration impact to "rebuilding" teams rather than salary caps.
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This sort of discussion occurs in MLB too, so I'm not trying to isolate anyone. Why didn't any other MLB team but DET bite on J.D. Martinez? Hindsight is 20/20 of course. I just like to see teams improving any way they can, whether in April or September
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Maybe there is something structural we can/need to do to improve parity, but some teams just simply need to get/be better, too. One of the easiest and fastest ways to improve is simply to be more active, for one.
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How will an in-season salary cap improve parity though? The top four teams this season made an average of 31 roster moves (add/drop/trade); some teams made just 10 all season.
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Parity in the sense of a 12-team race in August is never going to happen, and probably shouldn't happen. But I also think we can do better than a two-team race in mid-July.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 28, 2014 8:32 PM
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It's not even really about parity, it's about the crappy experience we had this season with teams shedding superstars within days of the auction.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 28, 2014 8:31 PM
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It's not even really about parity, it's about the crappy experience we had this season with teams shedding superstars within days of the auction.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 28, 2014 8:31 PM
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I'm all for tanking a season in a dynasty league when planning for the long-term (I just did this). But can we maybe not do it on March 31? Let's have one month where all 12 teams are forced to adhere to a salary cap.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 28, 2014 8:30 PM
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I would encourage we adjust rules to make that a bad idea, but right now is common sense.
Caimans 🐊 on
September 28, 2014 7:34 PM
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And Strikes - your projection for me might've been good had I actually managed a lineup to score points this season. I did not - I managed a lineup with specific goal to stay in last place for waiver priority.
Caimans 🐊 on
September 28, 2014 7:33 PM
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I'm against anything that restricts salary movement - such an important rebuild tool. On a phone now, will bring up other ideas next time logged in on laptop.
Caimans 🐊 on
September 28, 2014 7:32 PM
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I consider this a type of "dynasty" league, so I tend to take the long term view. 4 teams have salaries > $400 & loans > $100, but the existing 4/1 salary cap will make it that much harder for them to retain talent, thus making it available to all others
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In the short term view, I assume parity means "more teams (3+) should contend" in a given season; long term it could mean a higher number of different teams actually win the league year over year. How you define parity influences thoughts on this issue.
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That said, I'm willing to listen to any and all arguments. However, it's probably important to discuss what we mean by "parity", as it could mean several things depending on your viewpoint.
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In general, I'm about as "free market" as they come and opposed to restrictions unless there are unfair advantages to particular teams or owners. Under the current system, all owners have equal access to loans, salary, talent, etc.
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Basically an artificial restriction on the movement of money between clubs. So even if you're feeling out of the race in April, you cannot shed superstars for prospects unless you find a way to do it without a cash loan.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 28, 2014 12:56 PM
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March/April salary cap = $400. May salary cap = $450. June salary cap = $500. July onward = unlimited cap.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 28, 2014 12:55 PM
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March/April salary cap = $400. May salary cap = $450. June salary cap = $500. July onward = unlimited cap.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 28, 2014 12:55 PM
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It's basically a progressive salary cap enforced by gentlemen's agreement and commissioner trade-veto powers.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 28, 2014 12:54 PM
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I'm ready. Hope it has to do with team salary restrictions or some sort of luxury tax penalty.
The Syndicate 💣 on
September 28, 2014 12:34 PM
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Let's hear it
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I think most of us would agree now that we are wrapping up that this season was not exactly wall-to-wall excitement.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 28, 2014 9:23 AM
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So let me know when y'all are ready to hear my epic idea for how to ensure better parity in our league next year...
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 28, 2014 9:22 AM
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On July 3rd the spreadsheet I've been using this season projected the top three teams to finish the year with 19,926 (LS), 19,119 (CC), and 18,527 (DT) points. Not bad at all (but it also projected Knights for a pace of 12,585...)
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Now 6.15!
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My team in league 168 is at 6.14 P/IP.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 25, 2014 6:05 PM
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There was a 6.0 (1500 IP) and 6.01 (1468 IP) last year. But the average for the top 10% P/IP (1400 min) was 5.70; 5.9+ puts you in the top 1%. So 6.12 is very impressive. I'll certainly run fgpts-wide standings next week & report...
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If no team has ever ended the season with a P/IP of at least 6.0, it looks like Chiefs may be about to set a record that might not be broken for awhile (6.12). Incredible pitching this season, obviously led by Kershaw's historic run.
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Step 2: convince John Hart to take the job full time, or bring back Dayton Moore.
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Carrasco is no DeGrom but he's pretty OK.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 23, 2014 3:54 PM
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Only two teams bid on Carlos Carrasco a month ago. He's averaged 6.8 P/IP over his last 10 starts. Knights has to be pretty happy about stealing a solid keeper just as 2014 closes out
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I believe I have 100% of Felix's 1,392.
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Durham has received 100% of the scoring from S. Gray (203 IP for 968 PTS) in his active lineup. Can't find another player like that. EP has received 93% of Betances' scoring (83 of 89 IP); I have 98% of Trout's scoring in my lineup
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Not one of those teams has accrued 1,000 active points from an SP YTD. If Kluber scores at least 40 PTS in his last start he'll hit that mark for me. S. Gray (968), and Lester (925) have a shot as the only others.
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I only tracked three teams this season, but some interesting data: Strikes have used 20 different SP YTD, and 17 different RP. Durham: 15/20; EP: 13/15
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Step 1: fire Frank Wren. Check.
The Syndicate 💣 on
September 22, 2014 12:45 PM
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Kluber for Cy Young
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Arb target!
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10 K/9 and a 55% GB rate. Yeah, I'm keeping him.
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Another pitcher trivia question: Is Liriano now a keeper at $5 next season? He flashes greatness so often, but just when you think he's locked it in...
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Roughly the same IP as Darvish, Ryu, Cobb, and arguably better than all three
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McHugh has pitched 150 innings. Not a workhouse but pretty far from useless.
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I had two different starters hit a triple and a home run last night. Don't see that every day.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 17, 2014 7:02 AM
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Yeah McHugh has been great, he's just been sort of useless for fantasy because he has had these minor injuries that prevent him from putting together a bunch of good starts in a row.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 17, 2014 7:01 AM
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PPI scores with Collin McHugh. Pretty impressive, under-the-radar season.
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McHugh
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Harang is not near 5.5, right?
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