[chiefilliniwek]

Hi OOTP Players,

This is my first year playing. I like the game and I am having fun learning the finer points. The community has been great at providing help...thanks! That said, I have a couple of more questions.

1. Can someone explain openers and followers and how to use them? For instance, if I pick Randy Johnson as an opener and Justin Verlander as a follower, will they tandem every time Randy is due to pitch? Does that limit Justin's BP usage?

2. Aside from the obvious selections, (i.e. having a roster of base stealers and maximizing base stealing strategy, etc), what is the best global strategy to use? Does making changes in the different inning categories make a difference?

3. Has anyone heard if a HOF Larry Walker card is coming out this year? The current card does not do him justice.

Thanks!