I know that most people don't want to go to this much trouble but I use real transactions, real lineups, and I keep a separate spreadsheet with real pitching rotations so that I can keep the rotations and bullpens accurate. For me it is way more than worth it given the excellent outcomes that are produced. I get historical bullpen usage in some cases accurate right down the line, in terms of both games and IP. I also get accurate reproduction of seasons where pitchers shuffled back and forth between the rotation and the pen. The bottom line is this: if you keep the rotation accurate, the AI will manage the bullpen correctly. It takes extra effort but it pays off handsomely.
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