Quote:
Originally Posted by Mattymo
Adding to this:
Suggestion
Add "importance factor/rivalry rating/whatever you want to call it" to each game, depending on the urgency of the game. So, take the Yankees: a 1-game playoff against the Red Sox at the end of the season would be much more important than a May game vs. the Athletics. And Game 7 of the WS/ALCS would have the most urgency of any game.
Reason
I'm sick of seeing #1 pitchers pitching on the last day of the season when their team has clinched a spot in the post-season and are not playing for anything. I also hate to see a closer not used in an urgent game because he is "slightly tired". And I've been seeing a lot of #4 starters starting Game 1 of the WS b/c the AI has a "strict rotation" when the #1 starter is fully rested.
Priority
Medium
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I'd like to add to my own suggestion.
You could have an "importance scale" for each game on a 0-5 scale, only editable by the GM (human or AI) or commish.
0-Exhibition or spring training game
1-Early season game vs. non-division team or late season game after mathematically elminated or clinched. Pitchers not pushed at all, starters can be pulled after a couple ABs or not started at all
2-Regular season game-trying to break losing streak or playing a team comparable in division pre-September or team within division. Follow rotation rules, rest relievers that are tired, starting players start.
3-Rivalry game (i.e. Yankees/Red Sox), national TV game or late season game battling for playoff spot. Start pitchers on normal rest or ace on 3-days rest if he can handle it, starterss play but not if they are injured, relievers are used unless they are exhausted
4-Non-elimination playoff game-Juggle rotation to start highest rested starter, push them past normal pitch limits, as well as relievers. Never sit a starting player.
5-Elimination game- Whether a Best-of-one Playoff game, Game 7, last day of regular season. Aces go on 3-days rest, Players play hurt, starters pitch in relief.
The more important a game, the more tired each player will be after the emotional toll. Also players would be more apt to get hurt (say 2% more likely) because of overuse of pitchers, players running harder and giving up their bodies.