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Brad K · 09-10-2023, 08:14 PM

Oct 19 1970

Off Season Thoughts

The new ballpark did not help attendance. Someone should tell the Rays.

In Pirates Moneyball I got two (maybe three) increases in market size. I reversed them. In retropsect I didn't need to because I had self imposed spending restrictions. Anyway, I sure could use a market size bump here which is one of the goals of this save.

Payroll needs are increasing faster than budget. I got a $100k budget increase this year after none last year. There's $1.2m for FAs and $1.4 for contract extensions. I cut back a bit on scouting and development where I've been a top spender.

There really aren't any holes in the team which is the situation to expect with a team that was first in runs allowed and second in runs scored. What I need to look for is players in decline.

In the future I might take a closer look at some never made the majors players. West Division champ LA had two as position player regulars, one as a SP, and one as RP. However maybe I should let AI teams have the advantage if there is one since humans have the advatage on players who made the majors. Well, usually. I cut Koufax loose based partly on RL knowledge. He's now pitched four years past his historical retirement, is rated 4.5 stars, and led the league in IP, K, and WHIP.

I carried 6 RP last year due to lack of minor league options. I'd like to go back to five. I'm not going to re sign Lindy McDaniel age 34 2.5 so that would do it.

Bill Mazeroski says he'll play for another year for $75k (made $200k in 1970) but I think I'll probably bring up Dave Cash for the 2B backup. Also in the struggle to find a SS I traded for Joe Foy with the Twins paying 40% of his salary but I'm still paying too much for a backup.

Tony Oliva looks to be able to play CF for another year. He's rated 12 there but if he drops much Al Oliver who never gets a rating over 10 or 11 will get the job. The best defensive CF on the team is Cesar Tovar who is playing 2B. Last year he was the defensive sub in CF.

Need to try to sign some players to multi year contracts. SP Bob Moose age 23, currently a RP Nolan Ryan age 23, C Manny Sanguillen age 26, and LF Al Oliver age 24. Maybe SS Freddie Patek age 26.

09-10-2023, 08:14 PM	#214
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	Oct 19 1970 Off Season Thoughts The new ballpark did not help attendance. Someone should tell the Rays. In Pirates Moneyball I got two (maybe three) increases in market size. I reversed them. In retropsect I didn't need to because I had self imposed spending restrictions. Anyway, I sure could use a market size bump here which is one of the goals of this save. Payroll needs are increasing faster than budget. I got a $100k budget increase this year after none last year. There's $1.2m for FAs and $1.4 for contract extensions. I cut back a bit on scouting and development where I've been a top spender. There really aren't any holes in the team which is the situation to expect with a team that was first in runs allowed and second in runs scored. What I need to look for is players in decline. In the future I might take a closer look at some never made the majors players. West Division champ LA had two as position player regulars, one as a SP, and one as RP. However maybe I should let AI teams have the advantage if there is one since humans have the advatage on players who made the majors. Well, usually. I cut Koufax loose based partly on RL knowledge. He's now pitched four years past his historical retirement, is rated 4.5 stars, and led the league in IP, K, and WHIP. I carried 6 RP last year due to lack of minor league options. I'd like to go back to five. I'm not going to re sign Lindy McDaniel age 34 2.5 so that would do it. Bill Mazeroski says he'll play for another year for $75k (made $200k in 1970) but I think I'll probably bring up Dave Cash for the 2B backup. Also in the struggle to find a SS I traded for Joe Foy with the Twins paying 40% of his salary but I'm still paying too much for a backup. Tony Oliva looks to be able to play CF for another year. He's rated 12 there but if he drops much Al Oliver who never gets a rating over 10 or 11 will get the job. The best defensive CF on the team is Cesar Tovar who is playing 2B. Last year he was the defensive sub in CF. Need to try to sign some players to multi year contracts. SP Bob Moose age 23, currently a RP Nolan Ryan age 23, C Manny Sanguillen age 26, and LF Al Oliver age 24. Maybe SS Freddie Patek age 26.