International free agents - yea or nay?

skywalkr2 · 03-23-2019, 03:53 PM

I like to play with all the leagues of the world included and just have players organically move between leagues when it makes sense. In that case... I think it doesn't make sense to have international free agents on. Does anyone else agree?

I also think the game should default to have these turned off if the major leagues (Japan, Korea, etc) are included.

slugga27 · 03-23-2019, 04:39 PM

+1

low · 03-23-2019, 04:46 PM

Since I always play with all leagues enabled I always turn them off.

skywalkr2 · 03-23-2019, 05:41 PM

In my current save I forgot to turn them off and the first offseason a free agent from Korea appeared. Plays 2b/ss/3b very well... and is over 70 in all offensive attributes.

I wouldn't mind this feature if the above didn't happen.

dwin · 03-29-2019, 06:18 AM

How do you do this? (Turn off international free agents)

slugga27 · 03-29-2019, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dwin

How do you do this? (Turn off international free agents)

League settings > Player

Near the bottom on the left-hand side. Switch the setting from “Default” to “None”

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DMan77 · 03-30-2019, 10:39 AM

Had a couple 80/80s pop up one year... I turned this down to 5 per year and I just edit them if they're too strong...

But I like the idea of the occasional IFA coming along with a ton of talent because hey, it happens in the MLB.

jimmysthebestcop · 03-30-2019, 10:43 AM

If your playing with a full universe no need for randomly generated experienced international free agents.

I do think you need to modify Cuba's financials make sure they have free agency and no foreign players allowed.

But that way you will have a real free agents with stats. I never see anyone posting that much like one player every 5 years maybe.

But as soon as they become free agents in their league they are free agents every where.

Dr. P.R. Park III · 03-30-2019, 01:55 PM

The distinction should be made clearly between "Amateur" and "Established" free agents.

Amateurs emulate the very real and important migration of namely Latin American teenagers that major league teams sign and these eventually constitute a real majority of MLB rosters.

Established free agents are random nobodies with no stats and these require no development...you want the latter disabled and the former enabled to ensure your primary major league maintains a competitive balance and players with good ratings are generated and make an impact in your universe.

PSUColonel · 03-30-2019, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. P.R. Park III

The distinction should be made clearly between "Amateur" and "Established" free agents.

Amateurs emulate the very real and important migration of namely Latin American teenagers that major league teams sign and these eventually constitute a real majority of MLB rosters.

Established free agents are random nobodies with no stats and these require no development...you want the latter disabled and the former enabled to ensure your primary major league maintains a competitive balance and players with good ratings are generated and make an impact in your universe.

I think a big part of the problem for people is how to handle Cuban players.

Wingedlion14 · 03-31-2019, 12:26 PM

I set it up so that it’s the fewest amount and they’re all from Cuba. That’s how I simulate the Cuban defectors, since I cant include too many leagues on my computer or it doesn’t run well.

PSUColonel · 03-31-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingedlion14

I set it up so that it’s the fewest amount and they’re all from Cuba. That’s how I simulate the Cuban defectors, since I cant include too many leagues on my computer or it doesn’t run well.

Cuban players no longer defect.

Wingedlion14 · 03-31-2019, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

Cuban players no longer defect.

Oh yea, forgot about that

dave1927p · 03-31-2019, 01:53 PM

i always turn it off. I don't like how players feel like they just appear out of nowhere with no history.

diesel230 · 04-02-2019, 11:29 PM

I turn them off because they ruin my "world". Having some stud show up out of nowhere ruined things for me.

International amateurs that show up in early July, the 16 year old kids like Dr. Park mentioned is realistic and happens often in real life as we know.

jimmysthebestcop · 04-03-2019, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

Cuban players no longer defect.

Cuba you just gave to turn reserve era clause off. Cuba MLB in December have agreement after 6 years and 25 or older free agents to MLB. Certain % to Cuba league.

If under 25 Cuba can post for certain % to Cuba league in $$$

The % all.chsnged depending on how much contract and signing bonus are I believe. But I think all current posted players work that way no more straight amount of money it's all % based these days

jeffw3000 · 04-03-2019, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dave1927p

i always turn it off. I don't like how players feel like they just appear out of nowhere with no history.

In the Dominican Republic that is what happens in real life. If they are not a potential future superstar, the players appear out of nowhere with no history, and next to impossible to find any information on them. Tough just finding out when the player was born, or from which side he throws/bats.

PocketsAintFull · 04-03-2019, 10:55 AM

Ah, this thread is useful, thanks. I think I turned off Amateurs and allowed Established, d'oh. (I have all the 'Americas' leagues plus Korea and Japan).

03-23-2019, 03:53 PM	#1
skywalkr2 Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 438	International free agents - yea or nay? I like to play with all the leagues of the world included and just have players organically move between leagues when it makes sense. In that case... I think it doesn't make sense to have international free agents on. Does anyone else agree? I also think the game should default to have these turned off if the major leagues (Japan, Korea, etc) are included.

03-23-2019, 04:46 PM	#3
low Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 5,737	Since I always play with all leagues enabled I always turn them off. __________________ My fictional team logos and uniforms

03-31-2019, 01:53 PM	#14
dave1927p FHM Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brantford, ON Posts: 2,888	i always turn it off. I don't like how players feel like they just appear out of nowhere with no history. __________________ IN 1964 THE LEAFS WON THE STANLEY CUP :: IT'S ALSO THE YEAR THE CANADIAN FLAG WAS DESIGNED...coincidence?

04-03-2019, 10:55 AM	#18
PocketsAintFull All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,771	Ah, this thread is useful, thanks. I think I turned off Amateurs and allowed Established, d'oh. (I have all the 'Americas' leagues plus Korea and Japan). __________________

03-23-2019, 04:39 PM	#2
slugga27 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,255	+1

03-23-2019, 05:41 PM	#4
skywalkr2 Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 438	In my current save I forgot to turn them off and the first offseason a free agent from Korea appeared. Plays 2b/ss/3b very well... and is over 70 in all offensive attributes. I wouldn't mind this feature if the above didn't happen.

03-29-2019, 06:18 AM	#5
dwin Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 14	How do you do this? (Turn off international free agents)

03-30-2019, 10:39 AM	#7
DMan77 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 45	Had a couple 80/80s pop up one year... I turned this down to 5 per year and I just edit them if they're too strong... But I like the idea of the occasional IFA coming along with a ton of talent because hey, it happens in the MLB.

03-30-2019, 10:43 AM	#8
jimmysthebestcop Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 1,728 Infractions: 0/2 (5)	If your playing with a full universe no need for randomly generated experienced international free agents. I do think you need to modify Cuba's financials make sure they have free agency and no foreign players allowed. But that way you will have a real free agents with stats. I never see anyone posting that much like one player every 5 years maybe. But as soon as they become free agents in their league they are free agents every where.

03-30-2019, 01:55 PM	#9
Dr. P.R. Park III All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 974	The distinction should be made clearly between "Amateur" and "Established" free agents. Amateurs emulate the very real and important migration of namely Latin American teenagers that major league teams sign and these eventually constitute a real majority of MLB rosters. Established free agents are random nobodies with no stats and these require no development...you want the latter disabled and the former enabled to ensure your primary major league maintains a competitive balance and players with good ratings are generated and make an impact in your universe.

03-31-2019, 12:26 PM	#11
Wingedlion14 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 170	I set it up so that it’s the fewest amount and they’re all from Cuba. That’s how I simulate the Cuban defectors, since I cant include too many leagues on my computer or it doesn’t run well.

04-02-2019, 11:29 PM	#15
diesel230 All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 668	I turn them off because they ruin my "world". Having some stud show up out of nowhere ruined things for me. International amateurs that show up in early July, the 16 year old kids like Dr. Park mentioned is realistic and happens often in real life as we know.