Post by Commissioner (Athletics GM) on Jul 18, 2012 11:38:23 GMT -5
As we start to approach the end of the season, here's the upcoming dates to know. All of these are still somewhat flexible, but the goal is to aim for these dates. If you know that there are specific reasons you will not be able to handle these dates, please let me know and we will see what we can do to work around that.
9/15/12 - 10/3/12: Timeframe to Commit for 2013 Season
- I will be posting a thread by this date to find out who is interested in returning for the next season, and if we need to get any replacement owners. The goal is to accomplish this prior to any of the key offseason activities occurring. If you decide you do not wish to return, that is perfectly fine, but it makes it easier for the next owner to know what they are receiving ahead of time.
10/3/12: Last Games of the MLB Regular Season
10/4/12 - 10/18/12: Exclusive Negotiating Window with Pending Free Agents
- This will be the two week window where an owner may decide to sign any pending free agents to an extension. At the end of the two week window, all players not under contract for the 2013 season will be removed from rosters, and considered to be free agents.
10/19/12 - 11/1/12: Rule Change Freeze Period
- This two week period will be used to discuss and vote on any potential rule changes or adaptations as per the League Constitution.
- No transactional activity (trades, free agency, etc) can be finalized during this period.
11/2/12 11/5/2012 - February 2013: Free Agency Period
- Free Agency can begin on this date, guided by the rules already set forth in the League Constitution.
11/2/12 11/5/2012 until Completion: Minor League Draft
- Minor League Draft will be completed under the rules already set forth in the League Constitution.
Modified 10/25/12 with updates for free agency and minor league draft start dates.
9/15/12 - 10/3/12: Timeframe to Commit for 2013 Season
- I will be posting a thread by this date to find out who is interested in returning for the next season, and if we need to get any replacement owners. The goal is to accomplish this prior to any of the key offseason activities occurring. If you decide you do not wish to return, that is perfectly fine, but it makes it easier for the next owner to know what they are receiving ahead of time.
10/3/12: Last Games of the MLB Regular Season
10/4/12 - 10/18/12: Exclusive Negotiating Window with Pending Free Agents
- This will be the two week window where an owner may decide to sign any pending free agents to an extension. At the end of the two week window, all players not under contract for the 2013 season will be removed from rosters, and considered to be free agents.
10/19/12 - 11/1/12: Rule Change Freeze Period
- This two week period will be used to discuss and vote on any potential rule changes or adaptations as per the League Constitution.
- No transactional activity (trades, free agency, etc) can be finalized during this period.
- Free Agency can begin on this date, guided by the rules already set forth in the League Constitution.
- Minor League Draft will be completed under the rules already set forth in the League Constitution.
Modified 10/25/12 with updates for free agency and minor league draft start dates.