Please endure another brief interruption here to mention a few of the key settings for this fictional league… (you did know this was fictional, right?)
Trade settings: Average / Hard / Neutral
I prefer average for fictional leagues over a lower frequency because average seems closer to real life. However, in real life leagues, average results in too much player movement for my tastes. Don’t ask me to explain this.
Scouting Accuracy: Normal
I don’t like more accurate scouting. I prefer the fog of war, but not so much that my scout is misleading. I like the “wrong sometimes” setting.
Coaching system = on
Personality / morale = on
Ratings scales: 1-10; ratings > max = no; stars = yes
Injury frequency = normal with delayed diagnosis on; injury rating shown
Fatigue = average
Designated hitter = off in all leagues including minors
Minor leagues (roster limit) = AAA (30), AA (30), A (30), Rookie (40)
Financials = see screenshot below
And now, I will continue with the analysis of my inherited roster as promised. Please excuse the shorthand format, but I am basically just reproducing my notes.