SP - Strict Order vs Highest Rested Starter

LawDawg · 06-03-2004, 04:14 PM

I would have searched the board for an answer to this one but the search mechanism is down. . . . . so

What is the down side to going with the highest rested starter as opposed to a strict order?

If there isn't much of a downside, why would you ever go with strict order . . . maybe in the case where all of your starters were of the same caliber (very rare.)

Thanks

Scott Vibert · 06-03-2004, 04:40 PM

The down side is not necessarily being able to predict your exact rotation.

I switch to strict order when I'm looking for specific matchups in my coming games. (Especially down the stretch)

LawDawg · 06-03-2004, 06:45 PM

Is that the only downside?

In the online leagues I'm in we sim a week to 10 days worth so it is most often too difficult to set up certain matchups - so that isn't as much a factor. Although if many of you online players constantly adjust for matchups, let me know how exactly you do it.

Hank Greenberg · 06-03-2004, 06:55 PM

There really isnt one, thats what most MLB teams do.

I usually dont use it as I dont want to get my #1 too many chances to get hurt (of course, unless I actually need him), and I like to give my lower starters innings as well (since normally their young).

scotto313 · 06-03-2004, 08:56 PM

Of course if your number five starter stinks up the place..... Go with highest rested.

jazzrack · 06-03-2004, 09:01 PM

I don't use "highest rested starter" anymore, I just don't trust how it chooses who is your highest rated, rested starter. In my online league i have an owner whos 4th starter hasn't pitched in a month but guy in the bullpen have gotten starts instead. If you only have 4 good starters go with a 4 man strict rotation.

Bobbo · 06-04-2004, 04:08 AM

I like using the highest rested option and then use my fifth starter in long relief when he misses a start due to an off day.

pat · 06-04-2004, 05:22 AM

i like the strict order, i use it in some leagues i am in.. the owner that jazzrack is pointing out, is me.. I don't know why my #4 guy hasn't pitched in a month..

jbmagic · 06-04-2004, 05:47 AM

should strict order be use only if you have 5 solid starting pitchers..?

if you pick highest rested..is it realistic? will the 5th starter get enough starts like in the major leagues?

Dave Hansen · 06-04-2004, 10:24 AM

I use strict order in my solo fictional league for basically two reasons. To make the game experience a little more challenging and my 5th starter is usually a 5 star blue player that I want to develop as fast as I can.

Playoffs don't use.

Scott Vibert · 06-04-2004, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LawDawg
Is that the only downside?

In the online leagues I'm in we sim a week to 10 days worth so it is most often too difficult to set up certain matchups - so that isn't as much a factor. Although if many of you online players constantly adjust for matchups, let me know how exactly you do it.

In my case online leagues are about the only place I use it. When I'm in a race I want to know that my top 3 starters are going in the series against the team I'm competing against, and switching to strict order gives you the control to ensure that it happens. If you start highest rested starter, sometimes things can get a little wonky where you don't get the starter you want in the games you need them.

06-03-2004, 09:01 PM	#6
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229	I don't use "highest rested starter" anymore, I just don't trust how it chooses who is your highest rated, rested starter. In my online league i have an owner whos 4th starter hasn't pitched in a month but guy in the bullpen have gotten starts instead. If you only have 4 good starters go with a 4 man strict rotation. __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball

06-04-2004, 05:22 AM	#8
pat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Posts: 2,748	i like the strict order, i use it in some leagues i am in.. the owner that jazzrack is pointing out, is me.. I don't know why my #4 guy hasn't pitched in a month.. __________________ Co-Founder & Technical Director at ExaWeb Corporation, an SEO company in the Philippines. Previous Leagues - Time Warp Baseball / International Federation of Baseball / Professional Baseball Replay League / No Pepper Baseball League / MLB Pro Current OOTP 24 Leagues - Sim Sports Gaming - (2016-Present) Washington Nationals (2016-2022) *2017 Champions Oakland Athletics (2023-Present)

06-03-2004, 04:14 PM	#1
LawDawg Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 49	SP - Strict Order vs Highest Rested Starter I would have searched the board for an answer to this one but the search mechanism is down. . . . . so What is the down side to going with the highest rested starter as opposed to a strict order? If there isn't much of a downside, why would you ever go with strict order . . . maybe in the case where all of your starters were of the same caliber (very rare.) Thanks

06-03-2004, 04:40 PM	#2
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,210	The down side is not necessarily being able to predict your exact rotation. I switch to strict order when I'm looking for specific matchups in my coming games. (Especially down the stretch)

06-03-2004, 06:45 PM	#3
LawDawg Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 49	Is that the only downside? In the online leagues I'm in we sim a week to 10 days worth so it is most often too difficult to set up certain matchups - so that isn't as much a factor. Although if many of you online players constantly adjust for matchups, let me know how exactly you do it.

06-03-2004, 06:55 PM	#4
Hank Greenberg Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 460	There really isnt one, thats what most MLB teams do. I usually dont use it as I dont want to get my #1 too many chances to get hurt (of course, unless I actually need him), and I like to give my lower starters innings as well (since normally their young).

06-03-2004, 08:56 PM	#5
scotto313 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,220	Of course if your number five starter stinks up the place..... Go with highest rested.

06-04-2004, 04:08 AM	#7
Bobbo Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 141	I like using the highest rested option and then use my fifth starter in long relief when he misses a start due to an off day.

06-04-2004, 05:47 AM	#9
jbmagic Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,417	should strict order be use only if you have 5 solid starting pitchers..? if you pick highest rested..is it realistic? will the 5th starter get enough starts like in the major leagues?

06-04-2004, 10:24 AM	#10
Dave Hansen Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 345	I use strict order in my solo fictional league for basically two reasons. To make the game experience a little more challenging and my 5th starter is usually a 5 star blue player that I want to develop as fast as I can. Playoffs don't use.