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I put a lot of money in my development and scouting budget so that I can have a leg up on the other teams in my league after a few years.
In drafting/signing IFAs, I look for positive personalities and good defense. High work ethic and intelligence lead to a higher chance of potential rating jumps and I draft good defenders because if they improve their hitting potential, I'm more likely to have a four or five tool player who will stay on my team. I never keep poor defenders unless it's at 1B.
If I do my own minor league promotions/demotions, I check the ratings relative to the league they are in or might go to. This way I'm not handicapping a star prospect by moving him up too soon.
The only thing similar between my coaches at the minor league level is that they are strong at working with youngsters. The only time I deviate from that is if I have a major league coach but no room on the team yet.
I also make trades to get prospects that I think will benefit my team. I am quick to shed veterans that are good enough to start if I can't find room on my team. This way, I keep gaining talent in my farm system to develop.
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