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[KipWellsFan]

On that free agents list, what does it mean when it says 6 year free agent?

[Chisoxfn]

On that free agents list, what does it mean when it says 6 year free agent?

6yr free agents are minor league free agents typically. Once you have six years under your belt you become a free agent.

 

Same works for players in the majors, they aren't able to enter free agency until they play six years at the big league level. I always thought it was 5 but maybe I was wrong. First two years you aren't arbitration eligible, next 3 you are.

[BridgeportHeather]

And what actually goes on during an arbitration hearing?

[Rex Hudler]

The player submits a salary figure as does the team. Both agree to binding arbitration, meaning one or the other will be chosen, nothing in between.

 

The team then has to make their case as to why the player is not worth the money the player is requesting, often leading to ill feelings between the two. As you can imagine, the team cannot just give a glowing report on the player yet state he doesn't deserve the money. The team has to point out the players shortcomings, which is where the hard feelings often come in.

 

Teams and players generally want to avoid an arbitration hearing at all costs for the above reasons. It is hard to keep a good relationship with a player in that situation. Very few actually go to arbitration anymore. They usually meet somewhere in the middle to avoid it.

 

And for those keeping score at home, I do not have exact figures, but the teams have won something like 9 out of the last 10 or 11 cases against the players over the last 2-3 years.

[Chisoxfn]

The player submits a salary figure as does the team.  Both agree to binding arbitration, meaning one or the other will be chosen, nothing in between. 

 

The team then has to make their case as to why the player is not worth the money the player is requesting, often leading to ill feelings between the two.  As you can imagine, the team cannot just give a glowing report on the player yet state he doesn't deserve the money.  The team has to point out the players shortcomings, which is where the hard feelings often come in. 

 

Teams and players generally want to avoid an arbitration hearing at all costs for the above reasons.  It is hard to keep a good relationship with a player in that situation.  Very few actually go to arbitration anymore.  They usually meet somewhere in the middle to avoid it.

 

And for those keeping score at home, I do not have exact figures, but the teams have won something like 9 out of the last 10 or 11 cases against the players over the last 2-3 years.

Hey Rex...was I right in my definition of major league free agents, is it five years or is it six.

 

I knew this when I was a kid, but for some reason I cant' remember it right now. Also gotta question for you or anyone else, anyone know where I could get a copy of these kind of rules.

 

As far as arb goes, I agree it can create a lot of bad blood. I just hope the Sox are offering arb to Colon and Gordon.

[The Critic]

Re: the Marlins, I am all for the name change.

I don't like the idea of naming a team after a state.

Gives the impression that they can jump all over the state if they get a better deal.

Although I did like the sound of "the California Angels".

...and every team in Minnesota uses the state name, even though they all seem to play in Minneapolis/St. Paul.