Spring Training plans

The Great Demo · 03-19-2006, 08:32 PM

will this game still have spring training games. i haven't followed too closely, but id like to suggest that if this game does indeed have spring training games in the preseason, that the players' performances in these games have an effect on their development in the offseason. Id also like to suggest that the game allow us to pencil in certain players for a certain amount of innings.

For example from the first two weeks you can carry say a 60 man roster. during the first two weeks, you give your SPs 3 or 4 innings worth of work, then have another SP to pick up 3 innings himself, and the rest of the innings you do relievers for one inning a piece.

2 weeks later you get rid of some guys and make your starters go 4 or 5 innings and then 1 inning relief appearances. hell even have split-squad games to get all your guys enough playing time in the spring.

i realize we have pitch counts now through the strategies, but i figured setting innings for preseason games would be nice. especially if it affected development. anywho, just thoughts.

Hammer · 03-19-2006, 10:19 PM

If there are spring games I think there should be some development, but not big jumps. Maybe very limited development for established veterans, but maybe players in AA or AAA would get a little more development out of spring training, just cause they would be seeing major league pitching

disposableheros · 03-20-2006, 01:53 AM

yes, there ARE actual ST games.

mgsports · 03-24-2006, 10:48 AM

Also things like Non Roster Players and Pitchers,Split Squad Games,Minor League Camp,String Training Stadiums,Games against College and your Minor League Teams and so on will be include!

Faroo6 · 03-24-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mgsports

Also things like Non Roster Players and Pitchers,Split Squad Games,Minor League Camp,String Training Stadiums,Games against College and your Minor League Teams and so on will be include!

I don't remember any of that info.

Dark Horse · 03-24-2006, 03:38 PM

i like the idea of Spring Training plans. Especially if the games have anything to do with development.

With the seven day lineups with can kinda' control how much playing time position players work. If we had the same kinda' seven day control over our pitching staffs it would be great. Just allow us to pick the specific day's starter and who you want available to pitch out of the bullpen.

Then we'd only need a check box to determine how we wanted the game managed. Maybe label it exhibition game. When it's checked the game is managed like you'd manage an all star game, trying to get as many players in as possible. But unchecked, the game is treated like a regular season game.

But, i don't want development from Spring Training to be performanced based. If a player hits a home run off Pedro Astacio, that's not gonna' help him hit Roy Oswalt any better. Or striking out Kevin Orrie won't help you pitch to Lance Berkman any better. i would rather Spring Training be about getting players ready to play. Maybe, at the start of ST, their ratings are slightly lower than they would normally be. And, if they don't get enough, at bats/innings they'll start the season "behind".

i would still like to set the traditional spring training plans. i just don't think it ought to be see an instantaneous result right then. It's not like you can tell a guy, hit more home runs and he goes out and does it the next day. It should more like, work on getting more power this season, and (if he can) he'll gradually start increasing throughout the season.

DiMaggio5CF · 03-24-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Horse

i like the idea of Spring Training plans. Especially if the games have anything to do with development.

With the seven day lineups with can kinda' control how much playing time position players work. If we had the same kinda' seven day control over our pitching staffs it would be great. Just allow us to pick the specific day's starter and who you want available to pitch out of the bullpen.

Then we'd only need a check box to determine how we wanted the game managed. Maybe label it exhibition game. When it's checked the game is managed like you'd manage an all star game, trying to get as many players in as possible. But unchecked, the game is treated like a regular season game.

But, i don't want development from Spring Training to be performanced based. If a player hits a home run off Pedro Astacio, that's not gonna' help him hit Roy Oswalt any better. Or striking out Kevin Orrie won't help you pitch to Lance Berkman any better. i would rather Spring Training be about getting players ready to play. Maybe, at the start of ST, their ratings are slightly lower than they would normally be. And, if they don't get enough, at bats/innings they'll start the season "behind".

i would still like to set the traditional spring training plans. i just don't think it ought to be see an instantaneous result right then. It's not like you can tell a guy, hit more home runs and he goes out and does it the next day. It should more like, work on getting more power this season, and (if he can) he'll gradually start increasing throughout the season.

Or maybe just re-vamp the "tired" system to be a meter. The "ready" zone will be in the middle, with a "rusty" zone at the beginning if the player doesn't get enough work and a "tired" zone if the player gets too much work.

This could work for the regular season as well as Spring Training. That way, if you don't use your closer for a week during the regular season, he'll be a little rusty when you call on him. You can't just forget about your backup players; you have to get them some work so they perform up to their capabilities when you call on them.

Russ · 03-24-2006, 03:56 PM

If its anything like EHM, you have non-roster players and split-squad games. You don't get to see the SS games though.

I also like the idea of development you guys are talking about. That's really what ST is all about anyway. Getting guys ready to play and seeing who is going to come up north.

Rain King · 03-24-2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DiMaggio5CF

Or maybe just re-vamp the "tired" system to be a meter. The "ready" zone will be in the middle, with a "rusty" zone at the beginning if the player doesn't get enough work and a "tired" zone if the player gets too much work.

This could work for the regular season as well as Spring Training. That way, if you don't use your closer for a week during the regular season, he'll be a little rusty when you call on him. You can't just forget about your backup players; you have to get them some work so they perform up to their capabilities when you call on them.

This would also be something that could be used for players who have been on the DL. If they get into the "rusty" zone, it might be a good idea to give them a rehab assignment before they come back to the major league team.

DiMaggio5CF · 03-24-2006, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ

If its anything like EHM, you have non-roster players and split-squad games. You don't get to see the SS games though.

I also like the idea of development you guys are talking about. That's really what ST is all about anyway. Getting guys ready to play and seeing who is going to come up north.

However, I would like to see some guys come into camp "in shape" so that they're almost ready to go and don't need that much work. You'd still have to give them some time to get them ready and then keep them there, but you don't need to give them as much time as others.

Not everyone should start at the same level, and maybe only a few guys should start completely at the bottom.

Russ · 03-24-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DiMaggio5CF

However, I would like to see some guys come into camp "in shape" so that they're almost ready to go and don't need that much work. You'd still have to give them some time to get them ready and then keep them there, but you don't need to give them as much time as others.

Not everyone should start at the same level, and maybe only a few guys should start completely at the bottom.

Another good idea.

Dark Horse · 03-24-2006, 04:04 PM

Good ideas, DiMaggio and Rain King. i'm all for it!

BigCity · 03-24-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mgsports

Also things like Non Roster Players and Pitchers,Split Squad Games,Minor League Camp,String Training Stadiums,Games against College and your Minor League Teams and so on will be include!

Don't count on it. ST games, yes, split squad, maybe - but I doubt the detail your listing would be added.

Russ · 03-25-2006, 03:03 AM

Let's be real. The game is hopefully only a few weeks or months away. I'm going to be happy whatever gets in it.

mcgsports · 03-27-2006, 08:16 PM

Non Roster Players and Pitchers would be like Players who are in for a try out like in NHL Eastside Hockey Manager meaning they aren't on the 40 man roster but invited to camp! Games against your Minor League or College teams would have to be arranged! Split SQuad agmes would be like in NHL Eastside Hockey Manager when that game has up to Four teams meaning every team would have a Blue/Red and 2 other colors teams for camp! Spring Training Stadiums would be good and be able to move your Spring Training home!

03-19-2006, 08:32 PM	#1
The Great Demo Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moz Angeles, Republic of Hollywood Posts: 378	Spring Training plans will this game still have spring training games. i haven't followed too closely, but id like to suggest that if this game does indeed have spring training games in the preseason, that the players' performances in these games have an effect on their development in the offseason. Id also like to suggest that the game allow us to pencil in certain players for a certain amount of innings. For example from the first two weeks you can carry say a 60 man roster. during the first two weeks, you give your SPs 3 or 4 innings worth of work, then have another SP to pick up 3 innings himself, and the rest of the innings you do relievers for one inning a piece. 2 weeks later you get rid of some guys and make your starters go 4 or 5 innings and then 1 inning relief appearances. hell even have split-squad games to get all your guys enough playing time in the spring. i realize we have pitch counts now through the strategies, but i figured setting innings for preseason games would be nice. especially if it affected development. anywho, just thoughts. __________________ Future Forties League NL President and owner of Los Angeles Dodgers: 31-31, defending NL West champs Owner of: BBSC's Current League Los Angeles Dodgers: 100-62, 2010 Wild Card BBSC's Reagan League Los Angeles Dodgers: 51-36, We took Bulldog's old team and made it better! Alma Mater League's USC Trojans: 32-28 BBSC's Victory League's SouthCentral Saints of San Fernando Valley: 10-19 in our expansion year.

03-20-2006, 01:53 AM	#3
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03-24-2006, 03:38 PM	#6
Dark Horse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas! Posts: 2,633	i like the idea of Spring Training plans. Especially if the games have anything to do with development. With the seven day lineups with can kinda' control how much playing time position players work. If we had the same kinda' seven day control over our pitching staffs it would be great. Just allow us to pick the specific day's starter and who you want available to pitch out of the bullpen. Then we'd only need a check box to determine how we wanted the game managed. Maybe label it exhibition game. When it's checked the game is managed like you'd manage an all star game, trying to get as many players in as possible. But unchecked, the game is treated like a regular season game. But, i don't want development from Spring Training to be performanced based. If a player hits a home run off Pedro Astacio, that's not gonna' help him hit Roy Oswalt any better. Or striking out Kevin Orrie won't help you pitch to Lance Berkman any better. i would rather Spring Training be about getting players ready to play. Maybe, at the start of ST, their ratings are slightly lower than they would normally be. And, if they don't get enough, at bats/innings they'll start the season "behind". i would still like to set the traditional spring training plans. i just don't think it ought to be see an instantaneous result right then. It's not like you can tell a guy, hit more home runs and he goes out and does it the next day. It should more like, work on getting more power this season, and (if he can) he'll gradually start increasing throughout the season. __________________ A Justafan Fan LBA Geo Bahn Rock Hounds fan of the ISLANDIAN PRO ALLIANCE

03-24-2006, 03:56 PM	#8
Russ All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Essex HON! Posts: 1,923 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	If its anything like EHM, you have non-roster players and split-squad games. You don't get to see the SS games though. I also like the idea of development you guys are talking about. That's really what ST is all about anyway. Getting guys ready to play and seeing who is going to come up north. __________________ If you don't love Russ, you don't love America. This post brought to you by Carl's Jr.

03-24-2006, 04:04 PM	#12
Dark Horse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas! Posts: 2,633	Good ideas, DiMaggio and Rain King. i'm all for it! __________________ A Justafan Fan LBA Geo Bahn Rock Hounds fan of the ISLANDIAN PRO ALLIANCE

03-19-2006, 10:19 PM	#2
Hammer Major Leagues Join Date: May 2002 Location: Horicon, Wi Posts: 330	If there are spring games I think there should be some development, but not big jumps. Maybe very limited development for established veterans, but maybe players in AA or AAA would get a little more development out of spring training, just cause they would be seeing major league pitching

03-24-2006, 10:48 AM	#4
mgsports Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 159	Also things like Non Roster Players and Pitchers,Split Squad Games,Minor League Camp,String Training Stadiums,Games against College and your Minor League Teams and so on will be include!

03-25-2006, 03:03 AM	#14
Russ All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Essex HON! Posts: 1,923 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Let's be real. The game is hopefully only a few weeks or months away. I'm going to be happy whatever gets in it. __________________ If you don't love Russ, you don't love America. This post brought to you by Carl's Jr.

03-27-2006, 08:16 PM	#15
mcgsports Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 203	Non Roster Players and Pitchers would be like Players who are in for a try out like in NHL Eastside Hockey Manager meaning they aren't on the 40 man roster but invited to camp! Games against your Minor League or College teams would have to be arranged! Split SQuad agmes would be like in NHL Eastside Hockey Manager when that game has up to Four teams meaning every team would have a Blue/Red and 2 other colors teams for camp! Spring Training Stadiums would be good and be able to move your Spring Training home!