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progen · 03-23-2015, 10:52 AM

This has always been a good discussion, and usually helps me consider other ways to play this awesome game!
It all basically comes down to individual preferences. No way is right or wrong, and like politics or sports, can be argued forever about what is the most challenging, fun, realistic, etc.

So with that said, you may want to try this at some point.
Stats only.
AI set up - Hard, neutral
AI percentages - 0/67/22/11
I also strive to be the team with the lowest payroll, or nearly lowest payroll. See how far I can take the team in that mode
Trades - I only trade a minor leaguer for another minor leaguer. So if I have an abundance of first basemen, I will look for another position player. I usually only make one trade per season, sometimes none.
Run a league(however many teams), and then start with an expansion team, in a small market.
I usually "stick" with that team for 9-10 years, and no matter how successful, or unsuccessful, I then add two more expansion teams, and take over one. I've always had a hard time sticking with one team for any length of time, so I find by doing this, it keeps my interest in the league.

03-23-2015, 10:52 AM	#84
progen All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,530 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	This has always been a good discussion, and usually helps me consider other ways to play this awesome game! It all basically comes down to individual preferences. No way is right or wrong, and like politics or sports, can be argued forever about what is the most challenging, fun, realistic, etc. So with that said, you may want to try this at some point. Stats only. AI set up - Hard, neutral AI percentages - 0/67/22/11 I also strive to be the team with the lowest payroll, or nearly lowest payroll. See how far I can take the team in that mode Trades - I only trade a minor leaguer for another minor leaguer. So if I have an abundance of first basemen, I will look for another position player. I usually only make one trade per season, sometimes none. Run a league(however many teams), and then start with an expansion team, in a small market. I usually "stick" with that team for 9-10 years, and no matter how successful, or unsuccessful, I then add two more expansion teams, and take over one. I've always had a hard time sticking with one team for any length of time, so I find by doing this, it keeps my interest in the league.