I just bought the game, have been playing non-stop for about 2 weeks, and noticed a couple of weird things about type A and B free agents. I am trying to be like my favorite GM and rebuild by grabbing these guys through trade to get picks in the next draft. The trouble that I have is:
1) On the player profile, it can say something like "player X will be a type A free agent at the end of the season". However, when it comes to the end of the season, he may turn out to be a type B or have no compensation at all. Is the text just worded poorly?
2) I noticed almost no relievers or catchers make it to the type A list. This is weird. Then I think I saw someone on this forum say that all players are compared equally, regardless of position. When in fact, they should be compared in the following groups:
Group 1: first basemen, outfielders, and designated hitters
Group 2: second basemen, third basemen, and shortstops
Group 3: catchers
Group 4: starters
Group 5: relievers
(reference:
Type A/B MLB Free Agent Explanations | Type A/B Free Agents | MLB Free Agents)