SIM COMPLETE - 2000 - FREE AGENCY 3

[Delandis]

I think for the superstar with advanced ratings you are correct. With marginal guys, incorrect.

I wouldn't know. Baltimore is full of undercooked marginals that should have been superstars!

But seriously, I agree with Jistic on this one. No sure fire way. It's definitely an art.

[Z]

Did we ever figure out how much of an impact scouting and player development budgets have?

[Carlos]

Did we ever figure out how much of an impact scouting and player development budgets have?

There is no definitive answer. Markus has remained mum on this for years, mostly only saying the impact is minimal but effective.

That's like saying the blood stain is faded but bright red.

[Delandis]

Did we ever figure out how much of an impact scouting and player development budgets have?

There was a thread on OOTp forums that stated the PD budget has a minimal but recognizable difference. I haven't had a reduced budget long enough to get a feel for the difference.

I can personally attest to a bit more ambiguity with a reduced scouting budget. Its still manageable though.

[Pat]

Former 8th rd pick, Ivan Guiterrez (WAS) is on the top pitchers list.

With Sasaki does Washington sneak into the playoffs again?

We have higher aspirations than just making the playoffs.

[Clay]

Did we ever figure out how much of an impact scouting and player development budgets have?

I barely put anything into it and I've done OK.

[Ryan]

Triola...

Okay, but really, Ryan, why you trynna clown me?

Signing mad former Bulls so they can taste victory? That's low, man. Real low.

When I saw them on the Free Agent list, that Sarah McLachlin song came on.

You know, the one from the abandoned dog and cat commercial? The one that comes on when you're having a great time, feeling really good about yourself, then you see those poor, beaten, abandon players... er... animals?

We had no choice, we had to do the right thing.

[Z]

I barely put anything into it and I've done OK.

Into either, or player development?

[Clay]

Into either, or player development?

Scouting and Player Development

[Jistic]

Did we ever figure out how much of an impact scouting and player development budgets have?

From what I've read/seen this is my take. FWIW.

Scouting...I don't think means squat anymore. It used to.

PD? League average (10 mil I think)and your players progress/regress normally. If you double/triple/ etc player reach their potential quicker (although not a lot)and are more likely to reach their potential. This does not guarantee a player will pan out. Bombs will bomb. Also if you severely neglect your PD budget some players regress quicker. This part is only my observation so take it with a grain of salt.

I think that's why when you're building properly you don't buy an occasional big money free agent for a few points in fan interest but sink it into your PD. So maybe a guy develops in 5 years instead of 6 or 7? Maybe he has a better chance to actually pan out? I feel like this was put in to benefit the guy that really wants to build from the ground up, because trust me it gets BORING waiting several seasons in an online league. Hopefully it will be worth it in the end.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

[Matt]

Officer Friendly is going to hammer you for the deal. Violates the gentleman's principles of keeping incentives/bonus' at a reasonable level. Can get an almost 25% raise in incentives alone. I know the 10% was the talk of a more reasonable level.

Doesn't bother me either way.

Naw the rule change didn't pass (what's new) so the majority of the league doesn't mind. I'm a man of the people so it's all good!

[Delandis]

From what I've read/seen this is my take. FWIW.

Scouting...I don't think means squat anymore. It used to.

PD? League average (10 mil I think)and your players progress/regress normally. If you double/triple/ etc player reach their potential quicker (although not a lot)and are more likely to reach their potential. This does not guarantee a player will pan out. Bombs will bomb. Also if you severely neglect your PD budget some players regress quicker. This part is only my observation so take it with a grain of salt.

I think that's why when you're building properly you don't buy an occasional big money free agent for a few points in fan interest but sink it into your PD. So maybe a guy develops in 5 years instead of 6 or 7? Maybe he has a better chance to actually pan out? I feel like this was put in to benefit the guy that really wants to build from the ground up, because trust me it gets BORING waiting several seasons in an online league. Hopefully it will be worth it in the end.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

I thought that PD budgets only help? Meaning, I thought that the baseline for normal development was $0.

[Delandis]

We have higher aspirations than just making the playoffs.

Contenders?

[Clay]

Contenders?

He meant to post that under his PIT sign-in.

[Pat]

Contenders?

That's probably next year.