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Originally Posted by johnnyshaka
I don't know how telling the AI not to pinch hit for somebody in the 9th inning if there isn't a defensive replacement of "x" rating available to sub in is all that difficult. I'm not asking the AI to be "smart" or "plan ahead"...if you want to pinch hit for somebody, look down the bench to see if you have the criteria necessary before making the change. Sounds pretty foolproof to me.
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Right. The problem is that you won't get agreement on '9th' or 'x'. Somebody else will think that it should be the 8th or the 7th. Maybe even the 5th. Also 'x' is totally going to be dependant on a particular manager's risk. I, for instance, have no problem using my backup catcher to PH in the 6th or 7th inning if he is the best man for the job.
I'm not saying you don't have a valid point. It would be nice if the AI was a little smarter in these specific instances. Personally, I look at it in another way. I'm happy the AI is trying to win every game and not just conceding after 7 innings, to the point of sometimes painting itself into a corner. If it makes a few bad decisions, so be it but at least it is trying to win.
IMO, the bigger problem is AI roster management in that it doesn't pick bench players right to cover the decisions it makes. I see teams that don't have a decent backup CF or SS or 2 lefties in the bullpen. I think this leads to some of the problems.