New 2009 Major League Season - Setting up Feeder Leagues (or not?)

jaax · 11-05-2009, 11:12 PM

I know this topic has been covered extensively, but sometimes I just don't understand it.

I'd like to start a 2009 Major League season, using real players and real teams, and create a good feeder league situation.

Ideally I'd like to have feeder leagues, so I can see how the players are doing in the high school/college level before I draft them. However, what I want above all is a balanced crop of players in each draft going forward after my first season is over, even if that means not using feeders, or a mix.

Does that mean not creating feeder leagues at all? Or, if I should use feeders, how many leagues should I create?

I've tried several methods and after a couple of seasons things always get messy. I just want a sustainable MLB league that keeps the talent coming in a balanced fashion.

Thanks!

RandyTiger · 11-06-2009, 01:17 AM

This article gives some instructions on how to set up a feeder league, but beyond that, I'm just as clueless as you are.

I asked for help regarding this issue - and no one helped. So, I'll watch this and see if anyone gives some advice. Good luck, dude.

jmknpk2 · 11-12-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jaax

after a couple of seasons things always get messy.

I'm not sure what you mean by "get messy". But I follow the formula in the article referenced above, creating an extra team or two more than the formula calls for to assure that there are enough feeder players for the draft (the leftovers go into the free agent pool).

There is also an option, in "Game/Game Setup/League Setup/Rules", in the "Amateur Draft Rules" section, called "Draft Feeding Mode". I recommend setting it to "Feeder League + Additional Players". Then if the feeder leagues aren't creating enough players, the game will generate some players for your draft (and make sure your major league has enough talent). If your feeders are creating enough players, the option has no effect.

Hope that helps.

11-05-2009, 11:12 PM	#1
jaax Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 31	New 2009 Major League Season - Setting up Feeder Leagues (or not?) I know this topic has been covered extensively, but sometimes I just don't understand it. I'd like to start a 2009 Major League season, using real players and real teams, and create a good feeder league situation. Ideally I'd like to have feeder leagues, so I can see how the players are doing in the high school/college level before I draft them. However, what I want above all is a balanced crop of players in each draft going forward after my first season is over, even if that means not using feeders, or a mix. Does that mean not creating feeder leagues at all? Or, if I should use feeders, how many leagues should I create? I've tried several methods and after a couple of seasons things always get messy. I just want a sustainable MLB league that keeps the talent coming in a balanced fashion. Thanks!

11-06-2009, 01:17 AM	#2
RandyTiger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,510	This article gives some instructions on how to set up a feeder league, but beyond that, I'm just as clueless as you are. I asked for help regarding this issue - and no one helped. So, I'll watch this and see if anyone gives some advice. Good luck, dude.