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Old 12-04-2014, 09:35 AM   #37
smiller
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Pittsboro NC
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I have the same fictional setup as Wolf, although I only added feeder leagues after my first season (I'm now in my fourth year, although I simmed 15 seasons before beginning to establish a history). By only relying on stats, you are much more involved in the decision-making process, because results are what matters, not expectations due to ratings. For instance, my top pitcher is having a terrible year. Although still young, I have to start thinking that he may be declining and now would be a good time to trade him. If I checked his ratings, I have no doubt they would still be high (my scout still praises him), but I can only go by his current numbers and whether my gut instinct tells me to give him more time. That's why Wolf says you really feel like a general manager with just stats.
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