Putting a player on the trade block right after signing him

krownroyal83 · 07-02-2019, 04:27 PM

In my fictional league there is a team that is currently battling for a playoff spot. They go out and get themselves a solid free agent SP, who fills their #1 spot in the rotation. He's 28 so still fairly young but they put him on the block only days after signing him. They are currently in 6th place but are listed as "rebuilding" The signing makes total sense but putting him right on the block right away doesn't.

andjbock · 07-03-2019, 09:04 AM

This has been fairly common in my experience. A lot of the time it is due to the AI being really poor at managing its money.

Check their financials and see if they should not have signed the guy.

Tram2Whitaker · 07-03-2019, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by andjbock

This has been fairly common in my experience. A lot of the time it is due to the AI being really poor at managing its money.

Check their financials and see if they should not have signed the guy.

Once, I acquired a player - gold glove, power hitting shortstop - the was a negative reaction from my fans and my players; most importantly, we started losing. Turns out, he was a major disruption, but there was no indication of this before I acquired him. Traded him away as soon as I could. That might be why.

krownroyal83 · 07-03-2019, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by andjbock

This has been fairly common in my experience. A lot of the time it is due to the AI being really poor at managing its money.

Check their financials and see if they should not have signed the guy.

They had around 50 million to spend so that’s not the issue.

krownroyal83 · 07-03-2019, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tram2Whitaker

Once, I acquired a player - gold glove, power hitting shortstop - the was a negative reaction from my fans and my players; most importantly, we started losing. Turns out, he was a major disruption, but there was no indication of this before I acquired him. Traded him away as soon as I could. That might be why.

I’ll check into that.

Mannyw · 07-04-2019, 02:29 PM

Yes, if you're playing with team chemistry, player mood and fan reaction on you have to be careful. I turn off chemistry and mood because I like to heavily customize my teams. I need to try a season with everything on.

This is why managing in baseball is not just about baseball knowledge and teaching skill; but so dependent on managing people under great pressure, high ego (because it takes a big ego to compete in MLB, like it or not) and a very limited job market.

This is why so many utility infielders and defensive catchers manage so well, they had to have complex relationships in their playing days, they couldn't just ride their talent.

07-02-2019, 04:27 PM	#1
krownroyal83 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 905	Putting a player on the trade block right after signing him In my fictional league there is a team that is currently battling for a playoff spot. They go out and get themselves a solid free agent SP, who fills their #1 spot in the rotation. He's 28 so still fairly young but they put him on the block only days after signing him. They are currently in 6th place but are listed as "rebuilding" The signing makes total sense but putting him right on the block right away doesn't.

07-03-2019, 09:04 AM	#2
andjbock Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somerville, MA, USA Bats: Right Throws: Left Posts: 3,621	This has been fairly common in my experience. A lot of the time it is due to the AI being really poor at managing its money. Check their financials and see if they should not have signed the guy.

07-04-2019, 02:29 PM	#6
Mannyw Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lake Stevens, Washington Posts: 53	Yes, if you're playing with team chemistry, player mood and fan reaction on you have to be careful. I turn off chemistry and mood because I like to heavily customize my teams. I need to try a season with everything on. This is why managing in baseball is not just about baseball knowledge and teaching skill; but so dependent on managing people under great pressure, high ego (because it takes a big ego to compete in MLB, like it or not) and a very limited job market. This is why so many utility infielders and defensive catchers manage so well, they had to have complex relationships in their playing days, they couldn't just ride their talent.