Improve at first base

Tram2Whitaker · 06-08-2019, 08:18 PM

December 2025, A group of Cuban players defected to the USA with the hopes of playing Major League Baseball. I offered and signed Jorge Contreras, a power hitting Left fielder, a Seven year deal; knowing full well that he would be 40 years old by the end of it. He took the last two years as vesting options, which I felt would protect my investment.
Now for what I didn't count on: Last May, his position rating at LF (65 when he was signed) dropped from 50 to 35. It progressively got worse (accompanied with a total loss of speed and baserunning), until it was 20. He was still a very valuable bat, so I figured moving him to 1B would minimize his defensive impact; luckily, my 1B, a youngster named Whitney Commo, was able to transition to LF.
Despite being crowned the 2029 World Series MVP, and despite being a fan favorite, and the team "Leader", my owner wants me to improve the 1B position. I could easily put Commo back there, but then what do I do with Contreras, and by extension LF?
Contreras vesting option means, if he gets 450 PA, he's automatically renewed. I cannot trade him, because he's pretty much a pure outcome hitter at this point (SO,BB,1B,HR). What would you do?

TomVeal · 06-08-2019, 09:31 PM

Ignore the owner's silly demand, or agitate for your league to adopt the designated hitter rule.

fifthorkid · 06-08-2019, 10:34 PM

Commissioner Gordon.......LOL

jcmurr · 06-09-2019, 07:04 AM

What’s your vesting like? Just pinch hit him and eat a year of contract.

Orcin · 06-09-2019, 10:54 AM

Put Commo at 1B and use Contreras as a PH making sure that he does not vest. LF? Surely you have a kid somewhere...

Tram2Whitaker · 06-09-2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcin

Put Commo at 1B and use Contreras as a PH making sure that he does not vest. LF? Surely you have a kid somewhere...

Thanks for the input. I put Contreras as a Pinch Hitter, even though it made me feel like a heel; his contract did not vest, and he went to arbitration, which I did not tender, and now is a free agent (instead of retiring). I hope he signs with a nice American League team, and he can play out his days as a DH.

Commo stayed in Left, because I got another first baseman. All the talent in my minor leagues is in the bullpen, or incredibly raw.

andyhdz · 06-09-2019, 01:52 PM

Some what related but have you noticed you can see the speed differences in the 3d animation now? Not sure if it was like this last year but watching my power hitter but 20 speed catcher try and chug out doubles is hilarious.

tejdog1 · 06-09-2019, 07:01 PM

I would've "told" my owner to shove it

Tram2Whitaker · 06-10-2019, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tejdog1

I would've "told" my owner to shove it

I've been wanting a way to respond to player, and owner emails for several versions now.

06-08-2019, 08:18 PM	#1
Tram2Whitaker All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 619	Improve at first base December 2025, A group of Cuban players defected to the USA with the hopes of playing Major League Baseball. I offered and signed Jorge Contreras, a power hitting Left fielder, a Seven year deal; knowing full well that he would be 40 years old by the end of it. He took the last two years as vesting options, which I felt would protect my investment. Now for what I didn't count on: Last May, his position rating at LF (65 when he was signed) dropped from 50 to 35. It progressively got worse (accompanied with a total loss of speed and baserunning), until it was 20. He was still a very valuable bat, so I figured moving him to 1B would minimize his defensive impact; luckily, my 1B, a youngster named Whitney Commo, was able to transition to LF. Despite being crowned the 2029 World Series MVP, and despite being a fan favorite, and the team "Leader", my owner wants me to improve the 1B position. I could easily put Commo back there, but then what do I do with Contreras, and by extension LF? Contreras vesting option means, if he gets 450 PA, he's automatically renewed. I cannot trade him, because he's pretty much a pure outcome hitter at this point (SO,BB,1B,HR). What would you do? Attached Images __________________ 404'd! Last edited by Tram2Whitaker; 06-08-2019 at 09:55 PM.

06-09-2019, 07:01 PM	#8
tejdog1 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 1,654	I would've "told" my owner to shove it __________________ It's amazing How you make your face just like a wall How you take your heart and turn it off How I turn my head and lose it all And it's unnerving How just one move puts me by myself There you go just trusting someone else Now I know I put us both through hell ~Matchbox 20, "Leave" Everyone knows it's spelled "TRAID", not trade

06-08-2019, 09:31 PM	#2
TomVeal All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Spanaway, Washington Posts: 1,260	Ignore the owner's silly demand, or agitate for your league to adopt the designated hitter rule.

06-08-2019, 10:34 PM	#3
fifthorkid Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 49	Commissioner Gordon.......LOL

06-09-2019, 07:04 AM	#4
jcmurr Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 31	What’s your vesting like? Just pinch hit him and eat a year of contract.

06-09-2019, 10:54 AM	#5
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,890	Put Commo at 1B and use Contreras as a PH making sure that he does not vest. LF? Surely you have a kid somewhere...

06-09-2019, 01:52 PM	#7
andyhdz All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fresno, CA by way of Texas Posts: 1,754	Some what related but have you noticed you can see the speed differences in the 3d animation now? Not sure if it was like this last year but watching my power hitter but 20 speed catcher try and chug out doubles is hilarious.