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Jeff Reed · 09-08-2013, 01:25 PM

I've noticed that certain (usually declining) players are asking for too much money in accordance with their abilities.

The disconnect in the game seems to be that the same AI directing the demand of the player is at the same time recognizing that the player is asking too much and he goes unsigned.

A concrete example is in my game I did not offer an extension to Adam Wainwright after the 2018 season. He is clearly on the downside at age 37. In 2017 he had an excellent season. 15-7, 2.83, 1.01 WHIP. 2018 showed a steep decline at 10-10, 4.07, 1.31 WHIP. All of his ratings dropped. Out of 20 he is now a 12/14/15. His velocity fell from low to mid 90s to 86-88. All of his pitches are now rated just above average. He has 2.5 stars current and potential.

His demand when negotiating an extension was 4 years, 21MM per. Forget that.

Now his demand as a FA is 2 years at about 18MM. No team is showing interest and spring training is starting.

A pitcher like him is not entirely washed up yet. IRL he would get a contract, I think.

I've seen this repeatedly in the game. He'll sit out this entire year. Maybe even the next, and then retire ungracefully.

Clearly, the AI is recognizing that his ask is way too high, but the AI is also calculating the ask. Seems odd to me.

09-08-2013, 01:25 PM	#1
Jeff Reed Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 29	AI Disconnect - Free Agents I've noticed that certain (usually declining) players are asking for too much money in accordance with their abilities. The disconnect in the game seems to be that the same AI directing the demand of the player is at the same time recognizing that the player is asking too much and he goes unsigned. A concrete example is in my game I did not offer an extension to Adam Wainwright after the 2018 season. He is clearly on the downside at age 37. In 2017 he had an excellent season. 15-7, 2.83, 1.01 WHIP. 2018 showed a steep decline at 10-10, 4.07, 1.31 WHIP. All of his ratings dropped. Out of 20 he is now a 12/14/15. His velocity fell from low to mid 90s to 86-88. All of his pitches are now rated just above average. He has 2.5 stars current and potential. His demand when negotiating an extension was 4 years, 21MM per. Forget that. Now his demand as a FA is 2 years at about 18MM. No team is showing interest and spring training is starting. A pitcher like him is not entirely washed up yet. IRL he would get a contract, I think. I've seen this repeatedly in the game. He'll sit out this entire year. Maybe even the next, and then retire ungracefully. Clearly, the AI is recognizing that his ask is way too high, but the AI is also calculating the ask. Seems odd to me.