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Originally Posted by SteveV
I don't see the problem with a player development budget. If you play online and prefer to have equalised team budgets thats one thing, but if you want to actually replicate real world MLB then its by and large the teams that spend the most money that have the most success. This is reflected not just in being able to hoover up the top free agents but in a more comprehensive scouting network, better training facilities at the minor league level etc. Even if you're a purist and want player development to be down to the quality of your coaches you will get better results if you pay more for the best coaches so its still down to how much money you are willing or able to spend.
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Really? I'd say the Pirates have had more success developing their own talent than the Yankees in recent years. Does that mean Pittsburgh is spending more money on development?
Yeah, I didn't think so...