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Pelican · 01-20-2022, 11:14 AM

Joe, many thanks again for this comprehensive guide. My Orioles just drafted and signed Jack Leiter in the 2021 draft. Per your guidance, I assigned him to A- as an advanced (to say the least) college player. He just threw seven four-hit and one-run innings for the Easton Pilots in the Eastern Shore League. I'll monitor him closely, but suspect he might earn a promotion to A or A+ before the end of the season (currently late July). He could be in AA next year. My other draftees are teenagers, and will be sprinkled among the rookie leagues. I'm excited to watch their progress (or lack thereof) through the system.

My AAA and AA teams have had awful seasons, in part because I promoted some of their best players to the Majors, and in part due to weakness in the organization. I'll follow your advice on promoting those guys from lower levels who deserve it. And I will be aggressive in releasing those guys who simply have not performed at the higher levels. Here's a question. What happens when my AAA or AA roster is a few players short? I don't want to promote anyone too early. Should I look for minor league free agents? Should I try to trade a veteran for a bunch of prospects? Dip into the independent leagues for experienced guys? Thoughts?

01-20-2022, 11:14 AM	#36
Pelican Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 2,939	Joe, many thanks again for this comprehensive guide. My Orioles just drafted and signed Jack Leiter in the 2021 draft. Per your guidance, I assigned him to A- as an advanced (to say the least) college player. He just threw seven four-hit and one-run innings for the Easton Pilots in the Eastern Shore League. I'll monitor him closely, but suspect he might earn a promotion to A or A+ before the end of the season (currently late July). He could be in AA next year. My other draftees are teenagers, and will be sprinkled among the rookie leagues. I'm excited to watch their progress (or lack thereof) through the system. My AAA and AA teams have had awful seasons, in part because I promoted some of their best players to the Majors, and in part due to weakness in the organization. I'll follow your advice on promoting those guys from lower levels who deserve it. And I will be aggressive in releasing those guys who simply have not performed at the higher levels. Here's a question. What happens when my AAA or AA roster is a few players short? I don't want to promote anyone too early. Should I look for minor league free agents? Should I try to trade a veteran for a bunch of prospects? Dip into the independent leagues for experienced guys? Thoughts?