FOOL-X Poll: Add Rookie League?

Alan T · 06-28-2010, 07:08 AM

Based on previous conversation, we've now had a few seasons to see how the draft pick signings is working out for us. This poll does not include all possible options, but it does include the ones that seemed the most popular.

The leading choice appeared to be adding a seperate Rookie league to help players develop, so we'll start with a few simple choices here.

Alan T · 06-28-2010, 07:11 AM

Basically the way this works is if there are more votes for getting rid of draft pick signings than the other three options, we'll toss them completely. It did not sound like that was the majority opinion, but I wanted to make sure it was at least an option.

For option #1 (keep everything as it is now) and option #3 (Add rookie league), it needs at least 50% of all votes to pass.

Option #4 is otherwise the fallback vote.

spleen1015 · 06-28-2010, 08:23 AM

I prefer option 2, but I can live with option 3.

spot · 06-28-2010, 09:00 AM

Voted #3. I would keep it as is before I would get rid of it.

TeachEnEspanol · 06-28-2010, 10:43 AM

Alan, what would adding a "rookie league" entail exactly?

Tasan · 06-28-2010, 11:02 AM

#3

I think this could possibly help our control development issues as well.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2010, 11:06 AM

I voted #3. I guess I should have voted #1 to be contrarian.

Incidentally, while I believe our intent with a rookie league is to keep draftees down there no more than two seasons (IIRC, I know we were just discussing hypotheticals in theother thread), I think overall it's of benefit to add a fourth minor league level. The 17-18 years olds still generally come in too undeveloped to do much good in Single A, and I have always suspected that having to compete in a league that is beyond their ability slow the development of such prospects considerably.

Given that, I thnik adding a rookie level is a good thing to do, even if we had no issues with draft picking signings.

Alan T · 06-28-2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

Alan, what would adding a "rookie league" entail exactly?

Basically it is a league that the draft picks can get dumped into. By leaving it clear, managers don't need to ask for players to be put in certain positions, so less work for me.

If people have draft picks that they want put in the majors or AAA still, thats fine, I'll still do that. But I won't have to spend 30-45 minutes on the weekly season sim putting every single draft pick as the CF on the A-ball team and what not.

TeachEnEspanol · 06-28-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

Basically it is a league that the draft picks can get dumped into. By leaving it clear, managers don't need to ask for players to be put in certain positions, so less work for me.

If people have draft picks that they want put in the majors or AAA still, thats fine, I'll still do that. But I won't have to spend 30-45 minutes on the weekly season sim putting every single draft pick as the CF on the A-ball team and what not.

OMG, is that what you do now?

I vote for whatever makes you NOT have to do that!

Montreal_GM · 06-28-2010, 06:54 PM

I voted keep as is knowing I'm one that doesn't request minute adjustments to my Single A lineup. Knowing others are sending such requests, I vote for Rookie Ball to make things easier for you.

hyde4us11 · 06-29-2010, 06:06 AM

All I asked for was to change a pitcher that could hit into a 1B that can pitch lol. Voted #3

muns · 06-29-2010, 09:40 AM

I went with 2, but I can live with 3.

View Poll Results: What should we do with Draft pick signings?
Keep everything the way it is today	1	7.14%
I don't like draft pick signings, get rid of them completely	3	21.43%
Keep Draft pick signings and add a rookie league	10	71.43%
Keep draft pick signings, but I would rather handle this issue some other way not listed here	0	0%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

06-28-2010, 07:11 AM	#2
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Basically the way this works is if there are more votes for getting rid of draft pick signings than the other three options, we'll toss them completely. It did not sound like that was the majority opinion, but I wanted to make sure it was at least an option. For option #1 (keep everything as it is now) and option #3 (Add rookie league), it needs at least 50% of all votes to pass. Option #4 is otherwise the fallback vote. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

06-28-2010, 11:02 AM	#6
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	#3 I think this could possibly help our control development issues as well. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty Last edited by Tasan : 06-28-2010 at 11:03 AM.

06-28-2010, 11:06 AM	#7
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I voted #3. I guess I should have voted #1 to be contrarian. Incidentally, while I believe our intent with a rookie league is to keep draftees down there no more than two seasons (IIRC, I know we were just discussing hypotheticals in theother thread), I think overall it's of benefit to add a fourth minor league level. The 17-18 years olds still generally come in too undeveloped to do much good in Single A, and I have always suspected that having to compete in a league that is beyond their ability slow the development of such prospects considerably. Given that, I thnik adding a rookie level is a good thing to do, even if we had no issues with draft picking signings. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

06-28-2010, 06:54 PM	#10
Montreal_GM College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2009	I voted keep as is knowing I'm one that doesn't request minute adjustments to my Single A lineup. Knowing others are sending such requests, I vote for Rookie Ball to make things easier for you. __________________ Kevin

06-28-2010, 08:23 AM	#3
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I prefer option 2, but I can live with option 3. __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

06-28-2010, 09:00 AM	#4
spot High School JV Join Date: Aug 2009	Voted #3. I would keep it as is before I would get rid of it. __________________ FOOL-X: Stafford Terriers - 1985 Expansion Franchise 1985-Present FOOL: Chico Rebels 2060-Present PCBL Philadelphia Ambassadors 1993-Present

06-28-2010, 10:43 AM	#5
TeachEnEspanol College Starter Join Date: Aug 2008	Alan, what would adding a "rookie league" entail exactly?

06-29-2010, 06:06 AM	#11
hyde4us11 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2007	All I asked for was to change a pitcher that could hit into a 1B that can pitch lol. Voted #3 __________________ http://www.foolleague.com/

06-29-2010, 09:40 AM	#12
muns Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baltimore MD	I went with 2, but I can live with 3.

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