[Qeltar]

You know, that's a really interesting point you bring up.

I've been playing my MLB games because I find that I lose more often if I don't. But why shouldn't I? There's no human controlling the other teams, so winning games with worse players using better strategy really is an unfair advantage.

And this plays into my personal issues too. (Hey, I may be neurotic and insane, but at least I'm honest.) I realized while I was thinking about it, that I don't play out my minor league games, the guys there screw up plenty too, but I don't get emotionally invested in those messups, I just view it as part of baseball. Because I am not playing the games and watching the mess unfold before my eyes as I try to stop it.

Maybe what I really need to do is stop being the manager, and just be the GM. I can focus on what I enjoy (building the franchise, especially by looking for good trades and undervalued FAs) and not get worked up as I watch games get blown one batter at a time. It will also allow time to flow more quickly so I can better see the results of long-term plans and signings.

Thanks, Dyzalot.