[ghostrobot]

After reading through some of the discussions regarding OOTP16, I'm not sure if I'm going to upgrade. I'm positive Marcus and Company did a smash up job as always, I just have a few reservations and I was hoping some of you guys could share your experiences.

I'm mainly concerned with the new owner goals feature. I've seen some screenshots and some of the goals make sense but others could potentially be detrimental to the team/game play.

I run a smaller market team and it takes me some time to build it up using prospects and smart trades. I also have a tiny budget to consider. I've seen goals such as: Sign an All-Star 3B. What if my team already has an All-Star pitcher and CF and I can't afford another All-Star without destroying the core of my roster? Will I get fired over something like this? Are there work-arounds?

I've also noticed some comments about team chemistry. If my team is winning games is it really necessary to trade a star player just because I'm receiving negative emails about him? I've always used the player ratings like Work Ethic and Loyalty when looking for players, but sometimes I also draft players with high ability even though maybe they're greedy or not great team leaders. I've heard major league managers discount the theory about team chemistry and I'm wondering how this new feature effects that game.

I love the simulation aspect of this game. The owner goals, player story-lines, etc. are just extras to me, and I like that currently, (OOTP15), I can consider these things without having to focus too much attention on them.

Anyone care to weigh in?

Thanks in advance.