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Bears5122 · 07-20-2008, 03:13 AM

Back when the game focused on AI, I'd have a challenge building up teams like the Expos or Devil Rays. I probably had the most fun of any game in my life back on 6.5 with the Expos going up against the poor payroll.

I would build my team on OBP and bullpen. With OBP I could always manufacture a few runs a game, and while I wasn't able to put up big numbers, my runs were consistent. Bullpen is so underated and actually one of the areas that can be built up with low payroll teams. I'd draft top MR guys higher (they never went high) and build the best bullpen in the league. It allowed me to only have to rely on a starter for 5-6 innings. It was a blast since it was tough and I remember having one year where I made a run and got the wild card. Felt like a huge accomplishment for the Expos and I had to rely on a lot of luck and career years.

Nowadays, I just build with players I like. The AI is pretty atrocious so it doesn't matter what I do. I usually bring in a few guys near a major milestone that are well past their prime to see if I can get them to that milestone. I like hanging on to homegrown talent too and see what kind of careers I can give them.

07-20-2008, 03:13 AM	#39
Bears5122 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 850	Back when the game focused on AI, I'd have a challenge building up teams like the Expos or Devil Rays. I probably had the most fun of any game in my life back on 6.5 with the Expos going up against the poor payroll. I would build my team on OBP and bullpen. With OBP I could always manufacture a few runs a game, and while I wasn't able to put up big numbers, my runs were consistent. Bullpen is so underated and actually one of the areas that can be built up with low payroll teams. I'd draft top MR guys higher (they never went high) and build the best bullpen in the league. It allowed me to only have to rely on a starter for 5-6 innings. It was a blast since it was tough and I remember having one year where I made a run and got the wild card. Felt like a huge accomplishment for the Expos and I had to rely on a lot of luck and career years. Nowadays, I just build with players I like. The AI is pretty atrocious so it doesn't matter what I do. I usually bring in a few guys near a major milestone that are well past their prime to see if I can get them to that milestone. I like hanging on to homegrown talent too and see what kind of careers I can give them.