What exactly is the International Complex for?

X3NEIZE · 03-25-2015, 05:54 PM

If I sign an international player they end up in that complex, but do they actually get any development there? I don't see them playing any games.... My AG isn't promoting them... should I just promote everyone to the rookie leagues?

Gai1997 · 03-25-2015, 05:55 PM

Asked this question a couple weeks ago and yes they do develop. They usually are ready to leave at around age 18.

Doc_Brown · 03-25-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gai1997

Asked this question a couple weeks ago and yes they do develop. They usually are ready to leave at around age 18.

They can stay there until they're 20, then they get kicked to (one) of your lowest minor league teams.

Don't promote them before their ready, because their (minor) league service clock starts.

X3NEIZE · 03-25-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gai1997

Asked this question a couple weeks ago and yes they do develop. They usually are ready to leave at around age 18.

So what happens If you promote them to another minor league team? will they develop at the same rate, higher, lower? is this data anywhere?

(Thx for the answer)

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Originally Posted by Doc_Brown

They can stay there until they're 20, then they get kicked to (one) of your lowest minor league teams.

Don't promote them before their ready, because their (minor) league service clock starts.

So what's wrong with that? I plan to have some of these guys MLB ready by 20-21, shouldn't I force promote them to get better competition?

Painmantle · 03-25-2015, 06:00 PM

This is of course if it's the same as ootp15. Players must leave the complex at 20, you can promote them at any age, but they will automatically get promoted at 20. You should just keep an eye on the player, some guys are ready sooner than others

Doc_Brown · 03-25-2015, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by X3NEIZE

So what happens If you promote them to another minor league team? will they develop at the same rate, higher, lower? is this data anywhere?

(Thx for the answer)

So what's wrong with that? I plan to have some of these guys MLB ready by 20-21, shouldn't I force promote them to get better competition?

There's nothing wrong with promoting them before they're 20.

Avindian · 03-25-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc_Brown

There's nothing wrong with promoting them before they're 20.

You do start the minor league free agency clock and the Rule 5 draft clock if you promote them early. (6 years and 4 years, respectively)

BusterKing · 03-25-2015, 06:28 PM

When their minor league service clock starts it means you will lose control over them sooner and potentially cost you more money and them becoming free agents sooner in their career.

X3NEIZE · 03-25-2015, 06:46 PM

Ugh well that sucks I promoted my 5 best international prospects.... can I send them back? (No, I don't have a save file prior to the promo)

mpejkrm · 03-25-2015, 06:50 PM

How old are they? If they are already 17/18 sending them to rookie ball can't hurt.

X3NEIZE · 03-25-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mpejkrm

how old are they? If they are already 17/18 sending them to rookie ball can't hurt.

16-17

olivertheorem · 03-25-2015, 08:38 PM

Nope, no send-backs. Good luck!

SirMichaelJordan · 03-25-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by X3NEIZE

If I sign an international player they end up in that complex, but do they actually get any development there? I don't see them playing any games.... My AG isn't promoting them... should I just promote everyone to the rookie leagues?

Its pretty much a instructional academy. (Which is a thing IRL) so yes players develop.

03-25-2015, 05:54 PM	#1
X3NEIZE All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 649	What exactly is the International Complex for? If I sign an international player they end up in that complex, but do they actually get any development there? I don't see them playing any games.... My AG isn't promoting them... should I just promote everyone to the rookie leagues?

03-25-2015, 06:00 PM	#5
Painmantle Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenfield ,IN Posts: 3,053	This is of course if it's the same as ootp15. Players must leave the complex at 20, you can promote them at any age, but they will automatically get promoted at 20. You should just keep an eye on the player, some guys are ready sooner than others __________________ “As soon as I got out there I felt a strange relationship with the pitcher's mound. It was as if I'd been born out there. Pitching just felt like the most natural thing in the world. Striking out batters was easy.” -Babe Ruth “Ruth made a grave mistake when he gave up pitching. Working once a week, he might have lasted a long time and become a great star.”-Tris Speaker My Dynasties The Beantown Bambino

03-25-2015, 05:55 PM	#2
Gai1997 Major Leagues Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 370	Asked this question a couple weeks ago and yes they do develop. They usually are ready to leave at around age 18.

03-25-2015, 06:28 PM	#8
BusterKing Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,422	When their minor league service clock starts it means you will lose control over them sooner and potentially cost you more money and them becoming free agents sooner in their career.

03-25-2015, 06:46 PM	#9
X3NEIZE All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 649	Ugh well that sucks I promoted my 5 best international prospects.... can I send them back? (No, I don't have a save file prior to the promo)

03-25-2015, 06:50 PM	#10
mpejkrm All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 951	How old are they? If they are already 17/18 sending them to rookie ball can't hurt.

03-25-2015, 08:38 PM	#12
olivertheorem All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,919	Nope, no send-backs. Good luck!