Category: Rules

  • Early Extension Option for Franchise Players

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    If you have a franchise-tagged player entering the final year of his franchise contract in 1997, you may request an extension number and extend him now rather than waiting for the contract to expire. This option applies only to players in the last year of their franchise deal and will free up your franchise tag…

  • Rule Update: Base Year Rule

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    The Doubleday Baseball League has decided to eliminate the Base Year rule, effective immediately. Previously, the rule stated:Players in the first year of a standard contract could not be traded until June 1. This typically applied to players signed during free agency. After review, the league office has determined that this restriction is no longer…

  • AAA Lineup Management Policy

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    The League Office would like to announce the official policy regarding AAA lineup management for the upcoming season. Last year, AAA lineups, rotations, and bullpens were managed entirely by AI. This year, managers will have the option to make changes once per week. Any lineup or roster adjustments submitted in the #aaa-lineup-management channel will be…

  • League Office Clarification on Trades

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    The League Office would like to provide clarification regarding the rules surrounding trades. Effective immediately, all trades will be recognized strictly on the basis of the following: These are the only items that will be honored as part of an official trade agreement. Any additional conditions or side agreements that fall outside of these parameters…