CWSGuy406 Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 So, why is that important? I believe it was Heads (I could be wrong about that, though) who said that if we finished fifteenth or below (worst record-wise), we wouldn't have to give up our first round pick in next year's draft if we sign a Group/Class A Free Agent. I don't know how the rules work as to us being tied with Florida, but Florida did take two out of three from us this year - so I'm hoping that we will get the 15th spot, and Florida will take 16th. But I could be wrong on that. Can anyone clarify? Grr - I hate being middle of the pack. I really wish that we tanked it so much down the stretch that we got a top ten pick, but oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Right in the middle again. We're just an average team. Hopefully next year will be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 I sure don't remember saying that. If I did, kudos to me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Randar said it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 In the event of a tie, whoever had the worst record last year gets the higher spot. So, I think we had a better record than the Marlins, didn't we? Then we would get 15th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False Alarm Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 marlins had a better '03 record than we did. we'll pick 15th--and won't have to give up our 1st-round pick if we sign a big-ticket free agent. not that that'll happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 So, why is that important? I believe it was Heads (I could be wrong about that, though) who said that if we finished fifteenth or below (worst record-wise), we wouldn't have to give up our first round pick in next year's draft if we sign a Group/Class A Free Agent. I don't know how the rules work as to us being tied with Florida, but Florida did take two out of three from us this year - so I'm hoping that we will get the 15th spot, and Florida will take 16th. But I could be wrong on that. Can anyone clarify? Grr - I hate being middle of the pack. I really wish that we tanked it so much down the stretch that we got a top ten pick, but oh well... Maybe the minor league hard core nerds could answer this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Maybe the minor league hard core nerds could answer this. Nerds, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted October 4, 2004 Author Share Posted October 4, 2004 marlins had a better '03 record than we did. we'll pick 15th--and won't have to give up our 1st-round pick if we sign a big-ticket free agent. not that that'll happen. OK - thanks for clearing that up, Farmteam and FA. Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Does anyone KNOW the answer to this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Does anyone KNOW the answer to this? I believe false alarm and and farm team answered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 I believe false alarm and and farm team answered it. Emphasis on know. I don't think they were sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Yeah, we 'know' now. I was pretty positive, but False alarm was sure. If you want proof, give me a minute, I'll get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Alright, here's the proof. From the September 29th Ask BA with Jim Callis. The reason is that baseball has changed its draft rules, effective in 2005. Rather than having the leagues take turns going first and alternating picks, the draft order now will be based solely on team records from the previous year (and the year before that, if needed to break ties). So, there you have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Alright, here's the proof. From the September 29th Ask BA with Jim Callis. So, there you have it. Thank you. That's what I was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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