Transactions Freeze

[Edgy MD]

While work stoppages don't necessarily mean a transactions freeze, when it's a lockout and not a strike, it's easy enough for management to make the rules, and a transaction freeze is what we get.



(Fun Fact: During the 1994-1995 strike, while there was an unofficial freeze in place, the Mets still traded Vince Coleman, because sometimes you have to put God first.)



Anywutz, I think there's probably going to be minor league transactions — free agent contracts, and maybe trades. And I'm guessing if talks progress, MLB might see fit to lift the freeze even before agreement is reached, so they don't have a big chunk of players going to spring training without a team.



Either way, you should have taken the Q.O., Michael Conforto.

[Ceetar]

nah, conforto's going to do fine. Everyone needs outfielders and with the likelihood that the NL is going to gain a lineup spot, there will be even more desire for a bat.



Interestingly, Suzuki's posting window is frozen. So he/they get extra time to mull over any offers they've already gotten, which seems unfair. Though I guess other teams can certainly still "float" offers without actually making them.

[bmfc1]

While the GMs and Agents secretly enjoy this period where no deals can be made I'm guessing that the day after the lockout ends a plethora of deals will be announced.

[Ceetar]

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While the GMs and Agents secretly enjoy this period where no deals can be made I'm guessing that the day after the lockout ends a plethora of deals will be announced.

[The Hot Corner]

I'm hoping that Eppler will be busy finding a manager during the lock out. A great opportunity for the Mets to secure a manager and get a coaching staff in place.



We Will see how that comes together.

[Edgy MD]

Beisból America is reporting that the MLB portio of the Rule V Draft will be postponed indefinitely pending the outcome of the lockout.

[kcmets]

=bmfc1 post_id=82460 time=1638542074 user_id=73]While the GMs and Agents secretly enjoy this period where no deals

[MFS62]

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I doubt agent-types are enjoying no commissions, billable hours and such. They're

not wired that way and it's probably driving them bonkers. Imagine having to spring

for your own $100 lunch downtown everyday with no one to expense it out too!

[batmagadanleadoff]

When I was consulting, our senior partner would tell us that if we were in the shower or on the toilet (not exactly his words) and thought of a customer, it was billable time. Of course that isn't ethical, but always got a laugh. Later

That's pretty much how it is. I'm certain that the agents won't be shut out of their billables and deductible "expenses" during the lockout.

[Ceetar]

"I wrote up scenarios for 17 different CBA agreements so we're reading to go no matter what happens."