Resting Up for Playoffs

JerryShoe · 04-30-2023, 07:27 AM

The 1972 Kansas CIty Royals clinched first place with a little over a week left before the first round. Is it better to rest regulars and the starting pitchers or does OOTP have rust set in, similar to spring training? Thanks.

Bluenoser · 04-30-2023, 09:03 AM

Rust isn't going to set in during a 1 week period. You can rest players.

JerryShoe · 04-30-2023, 01:24 PM

Makes sense and thanks

Pelican · 04-30-2023, 04:15 PM

That (no rust) has been my experience. Not that I have a great deal of experience with clinching early - or at all, LOL. With expanded rosters, you should have plenty of guys to put in the lineup. I would use the time to set up the optimal playoff rotation, and to rest the bullpen arms. But I would give the regulars a few at bats, and a few innings to the relievers. Really, it’s a lot like late in Spring Training. Just getting everybody ready for what’s next, without having to worry about winning games.

Brad K · 04-30-2023, 04:39 PM

To me the important thing after clinching is to arrange the SPs so the post season starts with you using the #1 pitcher in the rotation and #2 rested for ;the second game. This might require having a RP start the last week of the season..

jpeters1734 · 05-01-2023, 03:51 AM

I always go hard to the end. I like to maximize wins and stats

JerryShoe · 05-10-2023, 05:06 AM

I followed Brad K's advice, rested for the playoffs, took the first 2 games and lost the third so far, but either way his thoughts were best.

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04-30-2023, 07:27 AM	#1
JerryShoe Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 122	Resting Up for Playoffs The 1972 Kansas CIty Royals clinched first place with a little over a week left before the first round. Is it better to rest regulars and the starting pitchers or does OOTP have rust set in, similar to spring training? Thanks.

04-30-2023, 09:03 AM	#2
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,211	Rust isn't going to set in during a 1 week period. You can rest players.

04-30-2023, 01:24 PM	#3
JerryShoe Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 122	Makes sense and thanks

04-30-2023, 04:39 PM	#5
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	To me the important thing after clinching is to arrange the SPs so the post season starts with you using the #1 pitcher in the rotation and #2 rested for ;the second game. This might require having a RP start the last week of the season..

05-10-2023, 05:06 AM	#7
JerryShoe Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 122	I followed Brad K's advice, rested for the playoffs, took the first 2 games and lost the third so far, but either way his thoughts were best.