FanGraphs After Dark Chat
Paul Swydan used to be the managing editor of The Hardball Times, a writer and editor for FanGraphs and a writer for Boston.com and The Boston Globe. Now, he owns The Silver Unicorn Bookstore, an independent bookstore in Acton, Mass. Follow him on Twitter @Swydan. Follow the store @SilUnicornActon.
What are some of the first basemen that could be had in trade for my buccos
Morales-laa
Smoak-sea
Alsonso-cin
Morrison-fla
Can we afford to keep Mark Buerhle? And am I on a short leash with Tony LaRussa lurking?
“Saves” can’t be used because it’s a stat incentive, just like HR or RBI or ERA can’t be used. “Games Finished” is used because it’s a playing time incentive, just like games played or innings pitched can be used.
Major League Rule 3(b)(5):
“No Major League Uniform Player’s Contract or Minor League Uniform Player Contract shall be approved if it contains a bonus for playing, pitching or batting skill or if it provides for the payment of a bonus contingent on the standing of the signing Club at the end of the championship season.”
WAR cannot be used as a performance bonus in contracts.