[andyhdz]

I try and maximize my spending but not end up in top 5 in payroll because that's just cheating. I spend up until my max limit and get immediate help with free agent good starters at their peak for a short contracts before I cut them loose but I avoid big inflated contracts with older declining stars unless I know i'm close to making a good run and the risk is worth it. Sometimes it pays off sometimes they get hurt or decline way too fast.


I don't like long re-builds so I try and stay competitive while I get some talent to come up from the minors but it won't be as much as if I devoted all my funds to it like others do. Basically it's a hybrid approach and it works as I can get some championships that way but I'll freely admit it is NOT the way to go to build a dynasty but you can still get some championships it's just they are more spread out plus it keeps you competitive the majority of years.

As far as what type of teams starting pitching is so critical. Relievers are a dime a dozen and that's the easiest to shore up but if you don't have solid SPs your screwed no matter what type of bats you bring.