First Steps

jsweber · 04-12-2010, 08:50 PM

I'm sure everyone has a different view on this, but I guess being new to this, what are some first steps people take when they either start a new team in a new league or take over a team (both online play)..?

Just curious what I should tackle, accomplish first..

Or maybe there is a guide or tutorial that talks about this?

Looking for some ideas...

Thanks

TGH-Adfabre · 04-12-2010, 09:13 PM

Assuming my first real knowledge of the team is when I take over.

How is the pitching now?
Barring injury, how does it project over the next 3 years if 50% of my prospects develop.
I always put pitching first, others promote a more balanced approach.
Not I.

From there:
Has the team been sucessful?
Does it seem it will continue? Are there young propects or a gold mine I can tap?
Then I start asking myself other questions.
Burn it to the ground rebuild?
Gut the minors to win now and the next 2-3 years?
What shade of grey is best for the long term?

I am a roster checking freak, I always target teams in financial trouble to take bad contracts while upgrading average prospects into good to great ones while rebuilding.
Always target teams that I think are considering a rebuild. I don't want a bidding war. I want the guy that may take me over the top.

My $.02.
Thanks,
LP

04-12-2010, 08:50 PM	#1
jsweber Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 10	First Steps I'm sure everyone has a different view on this, but I guess being new to this, what are some first steps people take when they either start a new team in a new league or take over a team (both online play)..? Just curious what I should tackle, accomplish first.. Or maybe there is a guide or tutorial that talks about this? Looking for some ideas... Thanks

04-12-2010, 09:13 PM	#2
TGH-Adfabre Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,601	Assuming my first real knowledge of the team is when I take over. How is the pitching now? Barring injury, how does it project over the next 3 years if 50% of my prospects develop. I always put pitching first, others promote a more balanced approach. Not I. From there: Has the team been sucessful? Does it seem it will continue? Are there young propects or a gold mine I can tap? Then I start asking myself other questions. Burn it to the ground rebuild? Gut the minors to win now and the next 2-3 years? What shade of grey is best for the long term? I am a roster checking freak, I always target teams in financial trouble to take bad contracts while upgrading average prospects into good to great ones while rebuilding. Always target teams that I think are considering a rebuild. I don't want a bidding war. I want the guy that may take me over the top. My $.02. Thanks, LP __________________ You mock me, therefore I am My wife