Using a prospect SP as a MR?

Red Five · 02-11-2004, 01:24 PM

I have two fairly good prospect SP (4.5 stars) who are close to ready for the show (4 for runs, 5 for hits), but aren't ready for my rotation yet. I was thinking about letting them season in my bullpen, which has two openings right now. Will they develop as MR? Is there a danger that their endurance will decrease? Or should I just drop them into AAA and leave them there for another season? Ages are 25 and 26.

Big Willis 16 · 02-11-2004, 01:31 PM

I would probably leave them in AAA for another season. Keep there salaries down, and don't risk anything.

Karros270 · 02-11-2004, 01:39 PM

I don't know, at that age I'd probably bring them up even if they don't pitch all that much so that they can develop a little more. If you leave them down in the minors they might risk taking a talent hit because of their age. That's what I would do but if that's not the best thing to do I'm sure someone will point it out shortly.

sixfour210 · 02-11-2004, 03:42 PM

Yeah, 26 is kind of old to still be in AAA. When players turn 26, they turn to gold stars which (to me) means they need to be in the majors. I have let guys sit in the minors too long even if they're not ready and their ratings and talent take big hits.

From my experience, when a player has gold stars, he needs to make the rest of his growth in the majors.

Ragin Cajun · 02-11-2004, 03:51 PM

I concur, minor league development seems to stagnate at 25.

Red Five · 02-11-2004, 03:54 PM

That's what I want to do, but I'm wondering if they'll develop a few more ticks in their ratings as MR's, mopup men and spot starters, or if I need to bite the bullet and let them start in the rotation. Their talent ratings are all goods and brilliants, but 4's and 5's won't exactly shut down the opposition. I'd hate to lose every 4th or 5th game for half a season while I'm waiting for their numbers to go up.

Ragin Cajun · 02-11-2004, 04:06 PM

If you keep them listed primarily as an SP, then I don't believe you will see the hit's you are concerned about (sorry I didn't address it right the first time). However, if you make their primary positions as an MR, then it is possible as their focus would change.

mlyons · 02-11-2004, 04:56 PM

Trade 'em. If they can't crack your rotation at 25 or 26, they're worth a lot more as trade bait. I'm sure there are bad teams in your league who would be willing to pay through the nose for them. Just make sure you pick up an established veteran and a couple young prospects.

02-11-2004, 01:24 PM	#1
Red Five Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 9	Using a prospect SP as a MR? I have two fairly good prospect SP (4.5 stars) who are close to ready for the show (4 for runs, 5 for hits), but aren't ready for my rotation yet. I was thinking about letting them season in my bullpen, which has two openings right now. Will they develop as MR? Is there a danger that their endurance will decrease? Or should I just drop them into AAA and leave them there for another season? Ages are 25 and 26.

02-11-2004, 01:31 PM	#2
Big Willis 16 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,616	I would probably leave them in AAA for another season. Keep there salaries down, and don't risk anything. __________________ A wise man once said "shutup and drink your beer!"

02-11-2004, 01:39 PM	#3
Karros270 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,392	I don't know, at that age I'd probably bring them up even if they don't pitch all that much so that they can develop a little more. If you leave them down in the minors they might risk taking a talent hit because of their age. That's what I would do but if that's not the best thing to do I'm sure someone will point it out shortly. __________________ now everybody's praying...don't prey on me

02-11-2004, 03:42 PM	#4
sixfour210 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,227	Yeah, 26 is kind of old to still be in AAA. When players turn 26, they turn to gold stars which (to me) means they need to be in the majors. I have let guys sit in the minors too long even if they're not ready and their ratings and talent take big hits. From my experience, when a player has gold stars, he needs to make the rest of his growth in the majors. __________________

02-11-2004, 03:51 PM	#5
Ragin Cajun All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Atascosita, TX Posts: 1,173	I concur, minor league development seems to stagnate at 25. __________________ Former NBSL Commissioner: 16 years Former Online League Owner; six time champion

02-11-2004, 03:54 PM	#6
Red Five Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 9	That's what I want to do, but I'm wondering if they'll develop a few more ticks in their ratings as MR's, mopup men and spot starters, or if I need to bite the bullet and let them start in the rotation. Their talent ratings are all goods and brilliants, but 4's and 5's won't exactly shut down the opposition. I'd hate to lose every 4th or 5th game for half a season while I'm waiting for their numbers to go up.

02-11-2004, 04:06 PM	#7
Ragin Cajun All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Atascosita, TX Posts: 1,173	If you keep them listed primarily as an SP, then I don't believe you will see the hit's you are concerned about (sorry I didn't address it right the first time). However, if you make their primary positions as an MR, then it is possible as their focus would change. __________________ Former NBSL Commissioner: 16 years Former Online League Owner; six time champion

02-11-2004, 04:56 PM	#8
mlyons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,725	Trade 'em. If they can't crack your rotation at 25 or 26, they're worth a lot more as trade bait. I'm sure there are bad teams in your league who would be willing to pay through the nose for them. Just make sure you pick up an established veteran and a couple young prospects. __________________ Things can always be worse.