2004 Regular Season 3 SIM Complete - Next SIM Sunday 11/24

[Carlos]

We didn't turn international off...just int complex. Not sure what happened. We'll take a look.

It's possible they are all in the international amateur draft now.

I'm not 100% certain but that's my guess.


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[funclown]

Glad I traded away my picks.

Ditto.

Although to be fair it's not a horrible class. Almost like the game accounted for it.

[funclown]

I seriously have no idea what's happening. We're 16-3. I always focus on the pen, so I'm pleased but not surprised that I have the best bullpen in the league so far, but the starters and offense have been above expectations.

PS Indy sucks.

This version has been in love with your team since day one. Told a few owners before the season started. Your team was good even before the version change.


Your the favorite now. Pawtucket's only goal is the make the playoffs so we can wave you off to the Brewmaster championship. It's a done deal.

[Matt]

Checked the files...draft is set up for Feeder Leagues + International. When we have a 10 Rd draft that generates talent for 15 Rd's, it says "no additional players needed". Therefore our feeder leagues are feeding enough players into it. Bumping it up to 16 Rd's generates 24, 17 Rd's is 48, etc...

With that being said there are still International players in the draft. Weather they were created by the feeder leagues or the game I'm not sure.

C Ben Rouillard - Canada
P Yu Yang - China
OF Alex Villarroel - Domincan

And on and on. None of these players have HS/College stats associated to any of our feeder teams, they are just basically Internationals with one year of stats. Also due to the setup we now have a small percentage generated from all over the world...in fact in this draft is the first ever BLB eligible player from Ghana.

Finally from all my experiences the draft is generated at an even keel, no matter where the talent is from. Looking at this draft I would say it's no worse, if not better than the last few years. Several dominant pitchers and hitters, and a slew of good other prospects.

[Ryan]

PS Indy sucks.

I know, right???

[Jistic]

Kind of weird that happened. IMHO this is the worst draft I can remember in a long time. There were always some INTL guys that looked like impact players. With them gone it makes a really weak class. Glad I'm done rebuilding

[Pat]

Kind of weird that happened. IMHO this is the worst draft I can remember in a long time. There were always some INTL guys that looked like impact players. With them gone it makes a really weak class. Glad I'm done rebuilding

Funny. I think is one of the stronger classes in awhile. Wish i had my first still.

[funclown]

Funny. I think is one of the stronger classes in awhile. Wish i had my first still.

I'll split the difference with both of you.

There's some talent, but after 14 players the talent drops off.

Hitters- A bunch of outfielders as usual. More power then I've seen(least my scout says so) but again not seeing the "game changer". Two interesting SS which is good since the league still lacks IF.

One real ACE and two who can be. The rest is typical on this front. Sick and tired of seeing legendary bullpen guys. I have a tools scout and really went on a "all bullpen guy rocks" campaign after the version change.

Overall its solid, but nothing like some draft classes we've had. My guy is a bit more rainbows and bubble gum type scout. Someday I'll probably go back to an ability scout since they tend to be more gloom and doom (aka-reality)

IMO= C+

[funclown]

Kind of weird that happened. IMHO this is the worst draft I can remember in a long time. There were always some INTL guys that looked like impact players. With them gone it makes a really weak class. Glad I'm done rebuilding

The INTL alot of times though were bullshit. Once your scout takes a few looks at them they ended going from 7-7-7-7-7 to 5-6-6-5-5 players. Sure some would hit, but in the end most balanced out.

Most feeder guys have had 3 or 4 years of looks. Less smoke and mirrors.

[Carlos]

The INTL alot of times though were bullshit. Once your scout takes a few looks at them they ended going from 7-7-7-7-7 to 5-6-6-5-5 players. Sure some would hit, but in the end most balanced out.

Most feeder guys have had 3 or 4 years of looks. Less smoke and mirrors.

Agreed here.

I'm not having a problem with less impact INTL because there never were that many to begin with and the overrated ratings were far too unrealistic and damaging.


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[Matt]

Funny. I think is one of the stronger classes in awhile. Wish i had my first still.

I agree...glad I have mine. When Jistic is actually happy about something related to '14 I'm gonna throw a party.

[Pat]

I haven't spent a lot of time on the draft because I don't have a 1st and I pick late in each round where I do. Will do a larger scale report in the coming sims.

As long as we invite the clown, I'm at that party.

[Matt]

We'll have to meet in Chicago. Hopefully no one has jumped there yet due to D-Rose.

[funclown]

Hopefully no one has jumped there yet due to D-Rose.

Nah, more concerned about the Bears lack of run defense. We're sort of use to Rose being soft. MJ, he is not.

[funclown]

Agreed here.

I'm not having a problem with less impact INTL because there never were that many to begin with and the overrated ratings were far too unrealistic and damaging.


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Jistic likes the "hope" of super players. He falls for most media driven stories also.

I like simple, boring drafts.