Did y'all see this?
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/18/s...gtype=Homepage
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Did y'all see this?
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/18/s...gtype=Homepage
I didn't because it says I have to log in to view it
Going to be rather interesting for sure. The BA article mentions as many as 42 teams disappearing and that the Yankees could be forced to trim as many as 135 players from their rosters.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnAdcox
Here is a link to ESPN article about this:
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...ation-40-teams
Overall it's a good thing if the do what their ultimate goal is.
https://www.baseballamerica.com/stor...-league-teams/
MLB teams have enough money to buy and fund thier milb organizations. Some of the changes sound stupid
Lots of interesting proposals. Has an international draft been included in the discussions? I see that more teams are having multiple entries in the Dominican Summer League (and a few are having multiple entries in the GCL and AZL). That kind of stockpiling should be discouraged. Sounds like the stateside rookie leagues (Appalachian and Pioneer) may go the way of the dinosaur.
Signing bonuses on the decline
More independent leagues??
So cut 42 teams (out of 160), and give the players left roughly a 50% raise. Which would only be something like an increase of something like 10% to what team's spend. And of course, they'll push the 50% number for the positive PR.
I think that could be a result, but making money as an independent without an agreement with a major league team is an iffy proposition when it comes to making money. If enacted, the proposed moves could threaten some of the current independent leagues/teams.Quote:
Originally Posted by salmagundy
I think the opposite. Among those being eliminated at the Appalachian League and the NY-P. There are a lot of communities with good parks and good fan support that would be a big addition to any indy league.Quote:
Originally Posted by 50PoundHead
As I have read, it appears that the Braves will loose their Low A team as they do not own that team. Also, cuts in the GCL would probably cost them a team. Rookie League seems doomed.
Something I had missed until today: the plan to eliminate a quarter of minor league teams was a Jeff Luhnow proposal.
Cameras and trash cans can be expensive. Had to reduce overhead somehow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowman
Braves do own their low Class A team (Rome). Fire Frogs are the "advanced" Class A team.Quote:
Originally Posted by salmagundy