Adding another period to release players? (MLB & MiLB)

[Commish Emeritus (Scott)]

Quick poll here. Right now we have a deadline to release players prior to Free Agency. Then player releases are generally not allowed during the RFA and UFA phases. Once Free Agency is complete and all teams have at least 37 players on their 40-man roster, then we open up trading again and allow player releases to resume.

The question is should we allow all owners an opportunity before we begin Unrestricted Free Agency? Some may argue no, stick to our existing deadline and make sure you plan ahead before FA offers start. Others may argue that allowing this additional opportunity, albeit a small window - probably 48 hours, will instill more activity and enjoyment of the league, plus being able to tweak rosters prior to Unrestricted Free Agency is an added benefit.

Please vote in the poll above. Thank you.
Scott

[Miami Rays (Michael)]

I would have approached RFA draft differently if this proposed rule had been in effect. I vote No.

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Well I think that's the thing, strategy change depending on weather you get your RFA targets or not, I think you should be able to adjust your roster accordingly after learning of the outcomes. That way every team has a chance to get the best result coming out of Free Agency

[Oakland Cubs (Mitchell)]

I have no problem discussing this for next year, but I think it is too late to change this right now. Decisions have already been made based on this rule so unless everyone is on board with it I don't think we should change rules that have already affected teams.