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[Seiryuu]

In the Western 20 League I signed a Zimmerman as a free agent for 19 points for 1 year in May. I wanted to see how he played before signing him to a long term contract. After only 2 games he is now asking for 57 points. This seems like a dramatic change considering he only wanted 14 points for 5 years before I signed him as a FA.

Thanks...

[James Grove]

Did you sign him late in the FA draft period (e.g. March)?

Players lower their demands as they get closer to March--they want to be signed in time for the next season.

But if he's on your team now, he figures he's got lots of time to find a team willing to pay.

That could be the reason for the jump.

-James

[Seiryuu]

Hi James.... I signed him after the start of the season... he was asking for 19 points for 1 season or 14 points for five... my scouting being poor... I decided to sign him to a one year contract to see what he could do... when I checked back ten games later... he was now asking for 57 points!.... I can understand he reasoning... but the monetary swing seems dramatic... thanks... out...

[RSpicel]

Did you guys change something in the way free agents sign with the new teams. Nomar started out on the free agent market wanted 101 pts for 7 years. His highest bid was 21 pts for 7 years. He rode out the free agent period and didnt sign with anyone. The season started and Seattle signed him after day one for 114 pts for 7 years.

Noticed alot of names on the free agent pool that didnt sign during the off season.