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Hey gang,
Seeing some really good results overall for both the stats output, and prospect progression. Some Top 100 guys are making debuts either in 2024 and 2025 such as Junior Caminero, James Wood, Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, Chase DeLauter, Colson Montgomery and many, many more. Too many to list them all.
Initially I see about 10 teams that claim they are over budget, however it appears to be due to the owner taking back a lot of cash. This mostly resolves itself once ticket sales kick in, and then to the 2025 offseason.
Some teams will be a fun & special challenge. The LA Angels Arte Moreno is a controlling owner that sets all of your budgets, including scouting, draft, etc al.
For those that want a real challenge, take on Oakland and owner John Fisher. Market is Tiny, owner spends nearly zero dollars, focus is extreme profits, and fan interest is at a 1 out of 100.
The off-season had some interesting developments. The Yankees did not re-sign Soto, and he ended up signing with the….cross town Mets!
Not crying poor the Yankees then flexed their financial might and signed both Blake Snell (opted out of his 2 year deal with SF) and a resurgent Shane Bieber, fresh off a 4 WAR 2024 season.
At a quick glance you see relatively expected behavior - big market teams spending $$$, smaller market teams investing money in development and draft budget.
OPENING DAY for the roster set is NEAR!
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