Post by Nationals GM (Preston - Old) on Jun 6, 2010 7:46:07 GMT -8
As you know, most international free agents aren't allowed to be signed here and are eligible to be drafted in our MLB Player Draft. For a refresher, the rule is copied below.
Contract Signing Rules for International Players
This rule is simple, but very important. First, let it be stated that an international player cannot be signed without first signing with a MLB team or a MLB minor league affiliate. With that said, a player who is less 26 years of age or younger, will be bid on the same way defined minor leaguers are (flat AAS), and thus will be eligible for the 5 year prospect rule. If a player is 27 years of age or older, he is not considered a minor leaguer, and cannot be retained under the 5 year prospect rule. Instead, this player will require a major league contract and will be bid on the same way defined prospects and major leaguers are.
Important Note: International Players who come over mid-season are not eligible to be bid on in FA; they are to be left for the MLB Player Draft starting January 1st.
*Edit for clarity: If a player is 27 or older, they are eligible to be signed via Free Agency, and are ineligible for the MLB Player Draft that is held after the season (for more information on the draft, read the rule titled "MLB Player Draft")
Let's use this thread to keep track of minor leaguers that are signed and will be eligible for the draft after the season.
Padres GM (Amy): @hollah, that is truly brave work
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Reds GM (Pat H.): Hi, my name is Pat and I'm addicted to fantasy baseball.
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Padres GM (Amy): i tried to quit and we see how that went
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Cardinals GM (John C): Quote from Amy: "Just When I Think I'm Out, They Pull Me Back In."
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Reds GM (Pat H.): We will try Round 5 of the draft on Fantrax. You are able to fill your queue with players now. It doesn't start until Round 4 is over.
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Padres GM (Amy): Pretty sure Yankees pick is invalid as Martorella just released
Mar 17, 2024 13:08:03 GMT -8
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