Select roster based on Spring Training

[drksd4848]

At the end of spring training, the AI selects the roster/starting line up based (mostly) on players spring training performance. That way that rookie kid who goes on a tear and hits .421 in spring training makes the club or that pitcher who was going to be your 4th or 5th starter throws batting practice in all of his spring training starts gets demoted to the bullpen or released.

Right now, the AI seems like it has it's mind made up going into spring training. This will allow for more meaningful competition for spring training games.

It would be nice if we could invite non roster players and set up competition platoons as well/

[fromtheline]

Maybe something similar to how Madden has position battles? Obviously a poor spring training does not mean Kershaw or Trout will not break camp with the Dodgers or Angels, but for borderline players or those challenging for an everyday job, it would be nice to have it factor in much more.

[Fyrestorm3]

Originally Posted by fromtheline

Maybe something similar to how Madden has position battles? Obviously a poor spring training does not mean Kershaw or Trout will not break camp with the Dodgers or Angels, but for borderline players or those challenging for an everyday job, it would be nice to have it factor in much more.

This is the key - you have to find a way for the AI to properly distinguish between superstars and fringe players, so you don't wind up with a second- or third-year stud sitting in AAA for the first month of the season just because he had a poor Spring Training. Otherwise, not a bad idea.

[drksd4848]

Originally Posted by Fyrestorm3

This is the key - you have to find a way for the AI to properly distinguish between superstars and fringe players, so you don't wind up with a second- or third-year stud sitting in AAA for the first month of the season just because he had a poor Spring Training. Otherwise, not a bad idea.

agreed. it might be that the only thing you could do is set competition platoons. It might be too hard for the AI to determine who has a bad sprain training but stays on the roster.

[RchW]

Originally Posted by drksd4848

At the end of spring training, the AI selects the roster/starting line up based (mostly) on players spring training performance. That way that rookie kid who goes on a tear and hits .421 in spring training makes the club or that pitcher who was going to be your 4th or 5th starter throws batting practice in all of his spring training starts gets demoted to the bullpen or released.

Right now, the AI seems like it has it's mind made up going into spring training. This will allow for more meaningful competition for spring training games.

It would be nice if we could invite non roster players and set up competition platoons as well/

I'm confused. The two statements in bold say the opposite. Can you clarify?

[Fyrestorm3]

Originally Posted by RchW

I'm confused. The two statements in bold say the opposite. Can you clarify?

I believe he meant to say that the first statement is how it should be.

[drksd4848]

Originally Posted by RchW

I'm confused. The two statements in bold say the opposite. Can you clarify?

As in, if you have the AI set up the roster prior to spring training, it pretty much looks the same as when it sets it up at the end of spring training prior to opening day.

What I'm proposing is spring training performance would play more of a factor in the AIs selections prior to opening day. That way the kid from triple AAA who throws gas and has an awesome spring training would make the opening day roster, where as prior to spring training, he was buried in the minors.

I hope that makes sense.

And yes, as said in an recent post, Non-roster invites really need to be added to the game. Or, perhaps the entire organization would be available to use in spring training, rather than having to shuffle players on and off the 40-man roster.

Wouldn't it be cool to offer invites to players for spring training and have them accept or decline them like contracts? Then, after spring training you are prompted to either offer them a contract or cut them loose?

[RchW]

Originally Posted by drksd4848

As in, if you have the AI set up the roster prior to spring training, it pretty much looks the same as when it sets it up at the end of spring training prior to opening day.

As it should because the team is controlled by you not the AI. If you want to see what the AI would do if it controlled the team, go to the transactions page and click the action button and choose "ask AI to set up complete organization, lineups etc." WARNING do this on a backup as you will likely see players released, put on waivers, demoted and promoted.

Asking the AI or the bench coach to set up anything is the same as asking for suggestions. I have seen AI suggestions that did bench a top batter or change the role of a pitcher but it doesn't cede "control". You have to decide who makes the 25 man out of ST.

Note that you can give the AI more control of your team using the drop down menus on the manager page.