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Pelican · 08-06-2024, 04:16 PM

I agree that age is not the only factor, but it is a major factor in my decisions. It really is a case-by-case determination, looking at a variety of things. For example, I might keep some AAAA types on my AAA roster, even if they are in their thirties, for depth. But I don't want older guys in the way of prospects who need playing time. And I don't want guys over 30, or really over 25, on my AA farm team.

Pitchers can be different. Injuries, such as Tommy John surgery, can make a difference. A guy may fizzle as a SP in the minors, but then dominate with his two-pitch arsenal as a RP. I try to give them time to work it out.

A principle I adhere to (mostly), which I learned in this forum, is to avoid sending a guy down a level in the minors. It really should be "up or out". If a guy hits at high A but not at AA, the solution is not to send him back to high A. It might be another year at AA. There are exceptions, such as injuries, or guys much younger than the rest of the level/league. But the point is that promotions should be earned, and players should perform at that level.

08-06-2024, 04:16 PM	#8
Pelican Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 2,983	I agree that age is not the only factor, but it is a major factor in my decisions. It really is a case-by-case determination, looking at a variety of things. For example, I might keep some AAAA types on my AAA roster, even if they are in their thirties, for depth. But I don't want older guys in the way of prospects who need playing time. And I don't want guys over 30, or really over 25, on my AA farm team. Pitchers can be different. Injuries, such as Tommy John surgery, can make a difference. A guy may fizzle as a SP in the minors, but then dominate with his two-pitch arsenal as a RP. I try to give them time to work it out. A principle I adhere to (mostly), which I learned in this forum, is to avoid sending a guy down a level in the minors. It really should be "up or out". If a guy hits at high A but not at AA, the solution is not to send him back to high A. It might be another year at AA. There are exceptions, such as injuries, or guys much younger than the rest of the level/league. But the point is that promotions should be earned, and players should perform at that level. __________________ Pelican OOTP 2020-? ”Hard to believe, Harry.”