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Pelican · 11-26-2022, 03:35 PM

First off, thank you for the many suggestions and ideas in this thread. I’ve learned things beyond my initial question, all good.

My changes to the 1932 minors, first year of the save, were to switch a couple of AAA teams from MLB franchises that had two, to MLB teams that had none. Similar thing with AA minors. I tried to shift the better players to the “retained” minor league teams, so that it was a “depleted” roster that joined the new organization. I also affiliated a few A level minor league teams, with MLB organizations that seemed short on minor league teams at that option. [I know that, as the Depression worsened, some MLB organizations were barely hanging on, financially. And there were many unaffiliated teams, particularly in the low minors.] And I also changed the cities for a few minor league franchises.

When the calendar turned to 1933, the minor leagues reverted - not to 1932, but an accurate 1933, so far as I can tell. So, my changes were lost. Many of the same “problems” with AAA and AA persisted. And of course the Cardinals have 22 total minor league teams, as IRL, which seems unfair (not a Cardinals fan), when no other team even had ten.

I’ve restored most of my changes in 1933, and have unchecked “historical minors”. Do I need to go under hood and change the csv file on minor league teams, for this to be saved into the 1934 season and forward?

I think I am okay with historical rookies appearing in the year of their MLB debut. Not sure what this would mean, as far as how much “seasoning” they would still need in the minors. Presumably ratings and scouting will suggest what’s needed. But won’t that mean that, eventually, there will not be enough players in the minors? Do I understand that minor league players who never made the majors will not be added, at all? I don’t care if these players would appear as free agents. I could figure out assignments, if I had to, or leave it to the whim of the AI. Do I have a choice?

Again, I appreciate the responses and help on this.

And Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

11-26-2022, 03:35 PM	#14
Pelican Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 2,931	First off, thank you for the many suggestions and ideas in this thread. I’ve learned things beyond my initial question, all good. My changes to the 1932 minors, first year of the save, were to switch a couple of AAA teams from MLB franchises that had two, to MLB teams that had none. Similar thing with AA minors. I tried to shift the better players to the “retained” minor league teams, so that it was a “depleted” roster that joined the new organization. I also affiliated a few A level minor league teams, with MLB organizations that seemed short on minor league teams at that option. [I know that, as the Depression worsened, some MLB organizations were barely hanging on, financially. And there were many unaffiliated teams, particularly in the low minors.] And I also changed the cities for a few minor league franchises. When the calendar turned to 1933, the minor leagues reverted - not to 1932, but an accurate 1933, so far as I can tell. So, my changes were lost. Many of the same “problems” with AAA and AA persisted. And of course the Cardinals have 22 total minor league teams, as IRL, which seems unfair (not a Cardinals fan), when no other team even had ten. I’ve restored most of my changes in 1933, and have unchecked “historical minors”. Do I need to go under hood and change the csv file on minor league teams, for this to be saved into the 1934 season and forward? I think I am okay with historical rookies appearing in the year of their MLB debut. Not sure what this would mean, as far as how much “seasoning” they would still need in the minors. Presumably ratings and scouting will suggest what’s needed. But won’t that mean that, eventually, there will not be enough players in the minors? Do I understand that minor league players who never made the majors will not be added, at all? I don’t care if these players would appear as free agents. I could figure out assignments, if I had to, or leave it to the whim of the AI. Do I have a choice? Again, I appreciate the responses and help on this. And Happy Thanksgiving to all!! __________________ Pelican OOTP 2020-? ”Hard to believe, Harry.” Last edited by Pelican; 11-26-2022 at 03:39 PM.