Minor League Managers Changing Position?

Fronzizzle · 07-19-2015, 09:45 AM

Hello all,

I think I know the answer to this already, but just in case...

I have a league where I run everything, except let the minor league managers set the lineups, depth charts and staffs. Recently though, I noticed that when I do this, they end up with players out of position - and even in some instances, their position was changed - as well as having some of my best SP prospects pitching in relief, behind guys that weren't nearly as good.

In one case, a player had a 78 rating at 2B but only a 12 at 3B and his position was listed as 3B and that's where the manager was playing him. In another, I had a 1st round pick SP with stamina of 78 and three good pitches pitching in middle relief.

So, my first question: Does this affect their development at all? I assume for the P its a bigger deal, but I feel like I should be better off playing the 2B at second, having the SP start, etc.

Second question: Is there a way to stop this but still let the minor league managers set lineups and stuff, or is the only way to avoid this to take back total control?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

The Game · 07-19-2015, 10:20 AM

Not sure if or how it would affect development. Personally i think it would better them being able to play multiple positions.
Go to Strategy - Player Strategy and Force Start the players you want at a position. i do this all the time for my minor leagues.

Sweed · 07-19-2015, 01:21 PM

There is a setting that has minor league managers set lineups based on current ratings or potential. Make sure yours are set to base lineups on potential. This may or may not help but if you're trying to develop talent and are letting the manager set the lineups it's something that should be used IMHO.

I use the same settings you do. I control promotions and demotions in the minors but let the managers set the rotation and lineups, EXCEPT, like The Game, I also lock in players where I want them to play and develop.

Also fwiw if you decide to let the AI do promotions and demotions you can still lock in individual players to whatever level you want them to play at.

07-19-2015, 09:45 AM	#1
Fronzizzle Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 177	Minor League Managers Changing Position? Hello all, I think I know the answer to this already, but just in case... I have a league where I run everything, except let the minor league managers set the lineups, depth charts and staffs. Recently though, I noticed that when I do this, they end up with players out of position - and even in some instances, their position was changed - as well as having some of my best SP prospects pitching in relief, behind guys that weren't nearly as good. In one case, a player had a 78 rating at 2B but only a 12 at 3B and his position was listed as 3B and that's where the manager was playing him. In another, I had a 1st round pick SP with stamina of 78 and three good pitches pitching in middle relief. So, my first question: Does this affect their development at all? I assume for the P its a bigger deal, but I feel like I should be better off playing the 2B at second, having the SP start, etc. Second question: Is there a way to stop this but still let the minor league managers set lineups and stuff, or is the only way to avoid this to take back total control? Thanks in advance for any replies.

07-19-2015, 10:20 AM	#2
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Not sure if or how it would affect development. Personally i think it would better them being able to play multiple positions. Go to Strategy - Player Strategy and Force Start the players you want at a position. i do this all the time for my minor leagues. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

07-19-2015, 01:21 PM	#3
Sweed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 7,119	There is a setting that has minor league managers set lineups based on current ratings or potential. Make sure yours are set to base lineups on potential. This may or may not help but if you're trying to develop talent and are letting the manager set the lineups it's something that should be used IMHO. I use the same settings you do. I control promotions and demotions in the minors but let the managers set the rotation and lineups, EXCEPT, like The Game, I also lock in players where I want them to play and develop. Also fwiw if you decide to let the AI do promotions and demotions you can still lock in individual players to whatever level you want them to play at.