Therefore, when the reserve phase of the auction concludes, some teams may have as many as eight reserves, and others may not have any. Whatever you have will have to last you for the first two weeks on the season. Just as in previous years, free agents will not be available after the first week of the season, because the standings are not known. Starting with the second Sunday of the season, though, there will be a weekly auction of free agents using FAAB money . It would be preferable if you make your bids by e-mail, but phone bids are acceptable.
High bid gets the free agent, with the team lower in the standings winning any ties.
Each team can make as many notations on their bid list as they want such as, if I get Player A, ignore my bid on Player B . Each team s salary cap has been amended. This cap will be reviewed at mid-season, and by majority vote of the owners, it could be raised, but not lowered. Because of the uncertainties surrounding MLB s labor situation for 2002, there will be no retention for next season, although each team will retain Topper Rights for one player . The meeting was an excellent one with every person present contributing a variety of ideas, scenarios, and possible pitfalls.