Recommended reading for would-be GMs?

Vermin360 · 02-02-2017, 10:25 AM

It's easy to be a fan of baseball without understanding a ton of the "expanded universe", but it can be difficult (or intimidating) to be a GM in OOTP without it. Calling on the well-versed, the well-traveled, and the successful, can any of you recommend some reading to help newer players transcend from manager to the front office?

The Rule-5 draft, sabermetrics, the international complex, determining trade value, and more... it can be a lot to wrap one's head around. Now before the flood of "Google it" pours in, I'm looking more for an in-depth understanding not only of term definitions, but strategies and full-scale conceptual analysis types of material. It can be web-based, but would prefer a good old-fashioned book if the experts have any to recommend.

Hammercraft · 02-02-2017, 01:23 PM

Rule 5 Draft - FAQ | MLB.com

MLB Draft Rules (and explanation of Compensatory Picks) - https://www.draftsite.com/mlb/rules/

Trade Deadline - Trade deadline FAQ | MLB.com
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...trade-deadline

Waivers / Free Agency / Arbitration / Rosters - MLB transaction rules for dummies | FOX Sports

40-man roster - http://www.brewcrewball.com/2009/1/4...oster-how-does

Salary Arbitration - http://www.fangraphs.com/library/bus...tration-rules/

International Free Agency - http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/viva-el-...ur-free-agency

Explanation of all transactions - https://www.baseballprospectus.com/c...ions-glossary/

One concise volume? Still looking for it

ihatenames · 02-02-2017, 01:36 PM

Baseball between the numbers: Why everything you know about the game is wrong.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/04650...OoL&ref=plSrch

TheMaus2 · 02-02-2017, 01:46 PM

Also NoOne's primer in the New To The Game section.

Padreman · 02-02-2017, 04:08 PM

These resources should be pinned

Orcin · 02-03-2017, 12:20 AM

Read the Dynasty Forum! There's no better place to learn. The GMs there explain the thinking behind their moves and evaluate themselves, often quite critically. And they are more fun than a book.

TheMaus2 · 02-03-2017, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orcin

Read the Dynasty Forum! There's no better place to learn. The GMs there explain the thinking behind their moves and evaluate themselves, often quite critically. And they are more fun than a book.

Nunyer is an underappreciated dynasty writer.

SxSnts9 · 02-03-2017, 10:11 AM

Read Orcin's stories at the bottom of his sig.

All 3 are long, well-written dynasties with a lot of detail. Should help you out a lot. Plus you'll never believe what happens to Otto at the end!

Although, I am still waiting to find out what happened to Jennifer...

02-02-2017, 10:25 AM	#1
Vermin360 Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 405	Recommended reading for would-be GMs? It's easy to be a fan of baseball without understanding a ton of the "expanded universe", but it can be difficult (or intimidating) to be a GM in OOTP without it. Calling on the well-versed, the well-traveled, and the successful, can any of you recommend some reading to help newer players transcend from manager to the front office? The Rule-5 draft, sabermetrics, the international complex, determining trade value, and more... it can be a lot to wrap one's head around. Now before the flood of "Google it" pours in, I'm looking more for an in-depth understanding not only of term definitions, but strategies and full-scale conceptual analysis types of material. It can be web-based, but would prefer a good old-fashioned book if the experts have any to recommend. __________________ FHM3-4 QMJHL Researcher OOTP 18-20 Beta Tester Manager, Chicago Cubs, 2015-2019 Manager, Oklahoma City Dodgers, 2016-2018 GM, Philadelphia Athletics, 1871-1872 GM, Detroit Red Wings, 1993-1994

02-02-2017, 01:23 PM	#2
Hammercraft All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 729	Rule 5 Draft - FAQ \| MLB.com MLB Draft Rules (and explanation of Compensatory Picks) - https://www.draftsite.com/mlb/rules/ Trade Deadline - Trade deadline FAQ \| MLB.com http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...trade-deadline Waivers / Free Agency / Arbitration / Rosters - MLB transaction rules for dummies \| FOX Sports 40-man roster - http://www.brewcrewball.com/2009/1/4...oster-how-does Salary Arbitration - http://www.fangraphs.com/library/bus...tration-rules/ International Free Agency - http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/viva-el-...ur-free-agency Explanation of all transactions - https://www.baseballprospectus.com/c...ions-glossary/ One concise volume? Still looking for it Last edited by Hammercraft; 02-02-2017 at 01:29 PM.

02-02-2017, 01:36 PM	#3
ihatenames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockford Posts: 2,534	Baseball between the numbers: Why everything you know about the game is wrong. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/04650...OoL&ref=plSrch __________________ New Album coming soon!

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TheMaus2 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The OOTP Forums. Always. Posts: 1,952	Also NoOne's primer in the New To The Game section. __________________ I write a monthly newsletter on the Food Baseball Association. I also listen to music no one's ever heard of in hopes of looking cool and alternative.

02-02-2017, 04:08 PM	#5
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,138	These resources should be pinned __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors

02-03-2017, 12:20 AM	#6
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,850	Read the Dynasty Forum! There's no better place to learn. The GMs there explain the thinking behind their moves and evaluate themselves, often quite critically. And they are more fun than a book.

02-03-2017, 10:11 AM	#8
SxSnts9 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 154	Read Orcin's stories at the bottom of his sig. All 3 are long, well-written dynasties with a lot of detail. Should help you out a lot. Plus you'll never believe what happens to Otto at the end! Although, I am still waiting to find out what happened to Jennifer... __________________ "They let me down real easy when they cut me. I showed up at the stadium and was told that visitors aren't allowed in the clubhouse." - Bob Uecker