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Bobfather · 11-22-2020, 01:45 AM

Not counting salary implications. I have a 3 step process. When I have an open roster spot I call him up. Play him 4-8 times in two weeks. This way I can see what he has, and the incumbent is still playing. Then I return him to the minors and have him work on what he needs. A few weeks later I recall him, play him more often this time. Rinse repeat. This way I take the pressure off the player to be great right away. And I don't have a .180 hitter clogging the lineup. In the last 7 seasons, I have 5 ROYs. (2 pitchers). For pitchers I use the old Earl Weaver plan, Start in long/middle relief for most of the first year. With Starters getting less than 5 spot starts. And easing relievers into higher leverage situations. Also, I play out all my games, if simming not sure if this would work. I've had success with this, may not work for everyone. It works for me though.

11-22-2020, 01:45 AM	#8
Bobfather All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Boston Ma. Posts: 1,885	Not counting salary implications. I have a 3 step process. When I have an open roster spot I call him up. Play him 4-8 times in two weeks. This way I can see what he has, and the incumbent is still playing. Then I return him to the minors and have him work on what he needs. A few weeks later I recall him, play him more often this time. Rinse repeat. This way I take the pressure off the player to be great right away. And I don't have a .180 hitter clogging the lineup. In the last 7 seasons, I have 5 ROYs. (2 pitchers). For pitchers I use the old Earl Weaver plan, Start in long/middle relief for most of the first year. With Starters getting less than 5 spot starts. And easing relievers into higher leverage situations. Also, I play out all my games, if simming not sure if this would work. I've had success with this, may not work for everyone. It works for me though.