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Originally Posted by starfox64
I'd be less worried! I've thought my goose would be cooked one year when I failed every single owner expectation, but it ended up working out fine! I play in challenge mode and I'm still around as the GM in 2030, even though we still haven't nabbed the 'ship  |
You guys were right. Wasn’t fired after season 3, & in fact got an extension. But my manager retired & I have a difficult task in remaining competitive (which I love about running the Marlins).
I decided not to renew my scouting director or my hitting coach & brought new ones in, along with a new manager (to replace the retired one).
Had a lot of cap space due to intentionally acquiring expiring contracts previously. Unfortunately fan interest tanked when I let 2 popular players sign elsewhere—one of whom my owner made it a goal to re-sign (Sorry, boss, not in my plans).
Made one $10M pitcher signing on a guy from Japan; gave a handful of FAs minor league contracts; & then used my significant leftover cap space by hitting the trade block, where I dealt for a quality $10M starter & $7M reliever from teams in dire need of cap relief. Only 2 & 1 years left on their contracts, respectively. Also traded for one other interesting low salary player on the block at a position of need in exchange for a roster player at a position of depth.
That should do it heading into the preseason. May be on the lookout for a popular player to boost fan interest & ticket sales, though.