First place prize

[Baltimore Orioles (Vince)]

Hey guys,

I know this is my first time playing in this league but I wanted to make a suggestion about a first place prize. I would be fine with playing solely for bragging rights which would be fun to win, but I think everyone can agree that playing for something tangible does make any fantasy league that much more fun, competitive and enjoyable. With 30 teams in the league, subsidizing a first place prize would be more than reasonable financially. Here’s what I am suggesting;

First place winner gets to chose:
- A MLB jersey of their choice OR
- A copy of MLB the Show OR
- One ticket to a regular season game of their choice

Let me know what you think about this, I think it’s more than reasonable financially and would add a whole new level of competition for the league. Looking forward to this season nonetheless. Cheers.

- Vince

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I like the jersey or Show pack. I also like the idea of getting money. Tickets are way too varied in pricing but wouldn’t that be great if the winner was at a game posting in here talking smack!

I figure we’ll end up doing that anyway. I say just do a money pot and require the winner to announce whatbhe’ll do with his winnings.

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I joined the league with the presumption that it was going to be a free league. There's less of a chance for shadyness when its free as opposed to $ on the line. Still, I like the idea of a prize going to the top teams.

As for the suggestions-- I can see everyone pitching in ~$10-$15 ( which is not a lot to ask for ) and giving the top 3 teams some replica jersyes... I've seen them go for $120 online.

It does keep it fun and adds to the bragging rights. If we're going to do this I prefer an item like this or tickets to a game as opposed to straight cash-- which i strongly oppose

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It’s 30 people with a $3 Fantrax fee. Basically $8 per person would be an extra $150. 10-15 wouldn’t be necessary.

[Deleted]

I'm still 100 percent for this... with 30 guys here theres a lot of flexibility

Like Chris said, we can easily add 3 or 4 dollars to the 2.67 fantrax fee and be able to get any of these items, so that a cup of coffee a year

Or, like what Joey said, we make it 10-15, and we can do top 3 prizes

Adding something like this makes the league sentimental and prevents turnover

[Kansas City Royals (Eric)]

Just voted in the affirmative

[Admin]

This poll has been put on pause for now, we will reassess after the draft with a decision to hold off on this idea for now and look at it again for the 2020 season. This league was started as a free league, and we want to honor all members votes. We like all suggestions and look forward to coming ones, this one will be approached again in the future.

Thank you.