What changed was that artificially low playing time no longer results in avoiding market value arb -- that's a good thing.

"Market value" is BS if it's based on Overall. Good defensive ratings drive up Overall. So you have guys who flat out can't hit asking for over $4 mil a season. One of my teams, I dropped four legit major league glove-only defensive SS this past offseason. Two remain unsigned a full week into the season, including a four-time GG winner. THEY'RE BACKUPS.

It's the sixth-year minor league FA trap all over again, except most of us know now not to fall for it.

Player Profile: J.O. Chavez - Hardball Dynasty Baseball | WhatIfSports is the player in question if this helps. Not a terrible player, but had a catastrophic injury 2 seasons ago and just isn't worth the price tag any longer..