How to stop career historical minor leaguer from reaching majors?

cheo25 · 03-25-2016, 09:13 AM

I have a historical league that begins in 1975, and three games into the season, one of the historical minor-leaguers who never played in the majors shows up in the A's rotation and started a game.

How do I block career minor-leaguers from reaching the majors?

Spritze · 03-25-2016, 09:49 AM

Blocking is not supported. All players get a chance based on their abilities.

Hammercraft · 03-25-2016, 10:18 AM

I thought you could lock a player to their current team and prevent AI promotion/demotion

..oh, everyone. never mind

cheo25 · 03-25-2016, 10:44 AM

I will disable historical minors. The historical minors idea is a good one, in theory, from an affliates standpoint. I like having the historical minor-league affiliates.

But it's not worth it for me if I can't keep career minor-leaguers from reaching the majors or if I can't keep minor-leaguers from reaching the majors early. Pat Zachry showed up for the Reds in '75, even though he didn't make his MLB debut until '76. I don't mind real-life players switching teams, having varied performances, etc. I guess I just draw the line at who's included in a player pool in MLB for a given season.

This is not a complaint, just an observation. Others may like that variation, and I certainly understand and respect that. Like I said, I think the historical minors option has its merit and potential.

And thanks to all who commented for helping me understand and/or confirm what was becoming apparent to me. Thanks!

03-25-2016, 09:13 AM	#1
cheo25 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,333	How to stop career historical minor leaguer from reaching majors? I have a historical league that begins in 1975, and three games into the season, one of the historical minor-leaguers who never played in the majors shows up in the A's rotation and started a game. How do I block career minor-leaguers from reaching the majors?

03-25-2016, 09:49 AM	#2
Spritze OOTP Historical Czar Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bothell Wa Posts: 7,253	Blocking is not supported. All players get a chance based on their abilities. __________________ It's madness, madness, I tell you! For the love of God, don't do it!

03-25-2016, 10:44 AM	#4
cheo25 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,333	I will disable historical minors. The historical minors idea is a good one, in theory, from an affliates standpoint. I like having the historical minor-league affiliates. But it's not worth it for me if I can't keep career minor-leaguers from reaching the majors or if I can't keep minor-leaguers from reaching the majors early. Pat Zachry showed up for the Reds in '75, even though he didn't make his MLB debut until '76. I don't mind real-life players switching teams, having varied performances, etc. I guess I just draw the line at who's included in a player pool in MLB for a given season. This is not a complaint, just an observation. Others may like that variation, and I certainly understand and respect that. Like I said, I think the historical minors option has its merit and potential. And thanks to all who commented for helping me understand and/or confirm what was becoming apparent to me. Thanks! Last edited by cheo25; 03-25-2016 at 10:46 AM.

03-25-2016, 10:18 AM	#3
Hammercraft All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 728	I thought you could lock a player to their current team and prevent AI promotion/demotion ..oh, everyone. never mind