Random reminder here, but you're doing yourself a disservice if you aren't doing the in-game investments. Easiest way to make money for free, but it requires intense patience. (STOP SPENDING what you don't have).
Re: Bidding. It's part of the game, but here's how I handle bids on my guys. No. 1, I am going to put them under contract so don't waste your $$$. No. 2, you bid on me, I bid on you. I don't bid on active teams otherwise. Just my philosophy. Thanks.