[B]How do you know a prospect needs to get put on a 40 man for Rule 5

Leefoo · 03-23-2014, 09:42 PM

I've only done historical replays, so it is my first time doing the Rule 5 draft.

I lost a coupla good prospects, but didn't lose others, so there is obviously (?) a time limit (as in real life) when you have to protect someone.

Does anyone know how I find that in the game? I can't protect every single prospect.

Thx

Lee Foo

Charlie Hough · 03-23-2014, 11:46 PM

Look at the Rule 5 draft roster rules and eligibility rules in this section of the OOTP 14 manual.

RchW · 03-24-2014, 12:28 AM

Rule 5 eligibles are marked with the hash tag. Any you want to keep put onto the 40-man roster before the draft. It's not intended that you get to protect every prospect, the purpose of the rule 5 draft is to prevent hoarding of prospects. That way you have to make decisions on which prospects to trade or risk losing them.

Are you seeing lots of good prospects in the rule 5? I see very few and might lose one with little concern every 2-3 seasons.

Leefoo · 03-24-2014, 02:20 PM

Thx!!!

03-23-2014, 09:42 PM	#1
Leefoo Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 437	[B]How do you know a prospect needs to get put on a 40 man for Rule 5 I've only done historical replays, so it is my first time doing the Rule 5 draft. I lost a coupla good prospects, but didn't lose others, so there is obviously (?) a time limit (as in real life) when you have to protect someone. Does anyone know how I find that in the game? I can't protect every single prospect. Thx Lee Foo

03-24-2014, 12:28 AM	#3
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	Rule 5 eligibles are marked with the hash tag. Any you want to keep put onto the 40-man roster before the draft. It's not intended that you get to protect every prospect, the purpose of the rule 5 draft is to prevent hoarding of prospects. That way you have to make decisions on which prospects to trade or risk losing them. Are you seeing lots of good prospects in the rule 5? I see very few and might lose one with little concern every 2-3 seasons. Attached Images __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

03-23-2014, 11:46 PM	#2
Charlie Hough Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,641	Look at the Rule 5 draft roster rules and eligibility rules in this section of the OOTP 14 manual.

03-24-2014, 02:20 PM	#4
Leefoo Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 437	Thx!!!