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Thanks for the help. I don't plan on needing more pitchers per team than were realistic, I don't want to run a 5 man rotation in 1873 or anything.

I don't think I want fictional players, but I wouldn't mind some in the lower leagues - I plan to set up unaffiliated minor leagues. I know there is the option to keep them from ever reaching the majors, but I wouldn't necessarily have an issue with some making the majors if they were replacement level types.

With the Spritze DB everyone comes in at 18? I thought they'd come in when they first reached the pros (i.e. signed or drafted year), not necessarily 18 if they went to college. Is there a different DB I want for that?

As far as development, I was planning to have them develop the OOTP way, not to recalc each year. I was going to have potential ratings based on real life peak seasons. Based on this, how would you recommend I have the defense and pitcher stamina calced?

Thanks a bunch for your help, really appreciate it.