Post by Mike - N.C. Pine Tar Sluggers on Feb 5, 2016 20:25:35 GMT -8
As requested, I have gone through requested rule changes in the 2016 and 2015 suggested rule changes. I am going to post a summary and then a series of polls as necessary. In general, scoring changes could likely be implemented in 2016, some roster changes could be implemented, but based on past precedent changes to the budgets typically require a one year implentation. Nevertheless, we need to make sure all items are addressed. Therefore, I will be posting a series of polls. Each one will have an option of staying the same versus the proposed change.
Following s a summary of items in the previous emails.
League Size:
12 Teams versus 14 teams (decided – 12 teams in 2016)
Rosters
Increase allowable budget: In 2016 it is at $220 with no more increases/ decreases planned. (Voted on 2 years ago and this is first season implemented. Wait until after 2016 season to consider.
Expand minors rosters.
Add-Drops
Allow for 4 pickups in a week if all 3 moves by a team were for DL replacements. Commish would need to process extra pickup. If even 1 replacement was not DL related, max remains 3 add-drop per week.
Lineup Deadline
CBS now allows for roster changes up to 5 minutes before each player start. Previously we were limited to 5 minutes before first start of the day. Discussed in past but not passed since CBS could not accommodate.
Scoring change suggestions (from 2014 thread):
Adjust penalty for blown save and relief loss combination.
• Keep current rule: For reference, now a Save gets 6 pts, a BS is minus 3, and a RW 7 pts. A RL is minus 4 (-5 for a L and +1 for a RL). Combining a BS and RL is minus -7.
• Suggestion 1: Reduce penalties to minus 2 for BS and minus 3 for RL. Save remains 6 points.
• Suggestion 2: Keep penalties for BS as minus 3 and RL as minus 4. Increase value of a Save to 8 to 10 points (i.e., more than the BS/RL combined penalty (minus 7) and more than a Relief Win (+7)).
Adjust penalty for batter strikeouts.
• Keep current rule for minus 1 point for strikeout.
• Reduce penalty to minus 0.5 point for strikeout.
• No penalty for batter strike out.
Playoffs
Define maximum transactions per week.
Define “injured” in playoffs to be more than resting.
Revise playoff brackets to a more conventional breakdown with 1 playing 8, 2 playing 7, etc. In addition winners assigned to play based on initial standings instead of reseeding. (i.e. like the NCAA basketball tourney).
Reduce consolation bracket to 1 week (while keeping Championships at best of 3 weeks).
Constitution
Needs updated to reflect any new changes as well as older changes.
In future, each year discuss proposed rule changes and vote prior to January 1.
Following s a summary of items in the previous emails.
League Size:
12 Teams versus 14 teams (decided – 12 teams in 2016)
Rosters
Increase allowable budget: In 2016 it is at $220 with no more increases/ decreases planned. (Voted on 2 years ago and this is first season implemented. Wait until after 2016 season to consider.
Expand minors rosters.
Add-Drops
Allow for 4 pickups in a week if all 3 moves by a team were for DL replacements. Commish would need to process extra pickup. If even 1 replacement was not DL related, max remains 3 add-drop per week.
Lineup Deadline
CBS now allows for roster changes up to 5 minutes before each player start. Previously we were limited to 5 minutes before first start of the day. Discussed in past but not passed since CBS could not accommodate.
Scoring change suggestions (from 2014 thread):
Adjust penalty for blown save and relief loss combination.
• Keep current rule: For reference, now a Save gets 6 pts, a BS is minus 3, and a RW 7 pts. A RL is minus 4 (-5 for a L and +1 for a RL). Combining a BS and RL is minus -7.
• Suggestion 1: Reduce penalties to minus 2 for BS and minus 3 for RL. Save remains 6 points.
• Suggestion 2: Keep penalties for BS as minus 3 and RL as minus 4. Increase value of a Save to 8 to 10 points (i.e., more than the BS/RL combined penalty (minus 7) and more than a Relief Win (+7)).
Adjust penalty for batter strikeouts.
• Keep current rule for minus 1 point for strikeout.
• Reduce penalty to minus 0.5 point for strikeout.
• No penalty for batter strike out.
Playoffs
Define maximum transactions per week.
Define “injured” in playoffs to be more than resting.
Revise playoff brackets to a more conventional breakdown with 1 playing 8, 2 playing 7, etc. In addition winners assigned to play based on initial standings instead of reseeding. (i.e. like the NCAA basketball tourney).
Reduce consolation bracket to 1 week (while keeping Championships at best of 3 weeks).
Constitution
Needs updated to reflect any new changes as well as older changes.
In future, each year discuss proposed rule changes and vote prior to January 1.
