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Old 12-14-2010, 08:22 AM   #1
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Re: The most important part of any new CBA - a rookie slotting system

There are only a few rookies getting these big contracts while the vast majority of drafted players are getting minimum contracts. As an owner I wouldnt mind paying a big rookie contract once in awhile if it means I can low-ball the vast majority of my rookie contracts. I cant see any reason why the owners would want to do this.
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Old 12-14-2010, 08:58 AM   #2
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There are only a few rookies getting these big contracts while the vast majority of drafted players are getting minimum contracts. As an owner I wouldnt mind paying a big rookie contract once in awhile if it means I can low-ball the vast majority of my rookie contracts. I cant see any reason why the owners would want to do this.
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There are only a few rookies getting these big contracts while the vast majority of drafted players are getting minimum contracts. As an owner I wouldnt mind paying a big rookie contract once in awhile if it means I can low-ball the vast majority of my rookie contracts. I cant see any reason why the owners would want to do this.
I never had thought about the majority, that only few rookies get big contracts.. However, I still feel like we should set up limited salary for ALL rookies (there's no need to modify contracts for 2nd rounders and less).. The fat contracts few rookies get, should go to veteran players because they worked hard and are proven players.. All rookies should earn the big money..

And not to mention, by having a cap for rookie salaries, it would prevent hold-outs from training camp and preseason..
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There are only a few rookies getting these big contracts while the vast majority of drafted players are getting minimum contracts. As an owner I wouldnt mind paying a big rookie contract once in awhile if it means I can low-ball the vast majority of my rookie contracts. I cant see any reason why the owners would want to do this.
Good points. A) What about just a 1st round slot system them? I would be for that. One thing is for sure, most picks at least in the top of the 1st of the draft dont live up to that money...

B) What about just removing all guaranteed money from a rookie contract?
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Old 12-14-2010, 10:11 AM   #5
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Good points. A) What about just a 1st round slot system them? I would be for that. One thing is for sure, most picks at least in the top of the 1st of the draft dont live up to that money...

B) What about just removing all guaranteed money from a rookie contract?
The union will never go for anything that will lower contracts. I think this could be one issue where the owners & union agree.
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Old 12-14-2010, 12:44 PM   #6
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There are only a few rookies getting these big contracts while the vast majority of drafted players are getting minimum contracts. As an owner I wouldnt mind paying a big rookie contract once in awhile if it means I can low-ball the vast majority of my rookie contracts. I cant see any reason why the owners would want to do this.

When this was discussed in the last negotiations for a CBA it was the owners who brought it up and who pushed it as far as it got pushed.
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