2021 Offseason SIM 3 Complete - Next SIM Wednesday 6/21

[Sharkn20]

Maybe we'd be better off with the international amateur free agents instead of the veteran ones.

We could have both as that is how it is coded by the game.

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[Z]

We could have both as that is how it is coded by the game.

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I understand. I'm just suggesting that if people feel unhappy about the ready-to-go international stars, then replacing them with younger, need-to-develop guys could be a workable alternative.

[Carlos]

I think it's realistic. I love it. Is it different from the past? Sure. But it's not that far from reality. I know we don't try to compare to MLB, but at the very least, we aren't having astronomical numbers or differences that make us seem like a complete fantasy.

There is still little history of what these guys will end up being. One or two seasons isn't enough. Some of these guys could flame out in a couple seasons and no one will care anymore.

[Pat]

I think it's realistic. I love it. Is it different from the past? Sure. But it's not that far from reality. I know we don't try to compare to MLB, but at the very least, we aren't having astronomical numbers or differences that make us seem like a complete fantasy.

There is still little history of what these guys will end up being. One or two seasons isn't enough. Some of these guys could flame out in a couple seasons and no one will care anymore.

Except for the GM who gave the player $200M.

[Spear]

I think it's realistic. I love it. Is it different from the past? Sure. But it's not that far from reality. I know we don't try to compare to MLB, but at the very least, we aren't having astronomical numbers or differences that make us seem like a complete fantasy.

There is still little history of what these guys will end up being. One or two seasons isn't enough. Some of these guys could flame out in a couple seasons and no one will care anymore.

How great would it be if we had a Japan or other International leagues running parallel?

[Z]

I think it's realistic. I love it. Is it different from the past? Sure. But it's not that far from reality. I know we don't try to compare to MLB, but at the very least, we aren't having astronomical numbers or differences that make us seem like a complete fantasy.

There is still little history of what these guys will end up being. One or two seasons isn't enough. Some of these guys could flame out in a couple seasons and no one will care anymore.

I agree and I'll add as a comparison to MLB that there have been a significant number of international free agents entering MLB at high price tags and being good players. Perhaps a similar number to what we're experiencing. And that's without us using international complexes and international amateur free agents, which are key components of the MLB universe.

[funclown]

Nieto may be unique but we're seeing 2-3 stars in IFA every year now which is too many in my opinion. They should be few and far between.

EDIT - Also, Garcia??? May not have made the all-star team but he hit 38 HR's this year and is only 27.

But are all stars??? Seems yeah the % is somewhat high, but considering the salaries people are shelling out its not fully clear if they are worth the money IMO.

[funclown]

I say we just let i play out. Its a risk either way. People are shelling out $25 million contracts for a kid who hasn't even had a BLB at bat yet. This will eventually get you in trouble. If he wins you a cup...makes it all worth it.

[Sharkn20]

How great would it be if we had a Japan or other International leagues running parallel?

I proposed this few months ago

I would love to have the IC and Intntl Amateur FAs too

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[Guest]

I think it's realistic. I love it. Is it different from the past? Sure. But it's not that far from reality. I know we don't try to compare to MLB, but at the very least, we aren't having astronomical numbers or differences that make us seem like a complete fantasy.

There is still little history of what these guys will end up being. One or two seasons isn't enough. Some of these guys could flame out in a couple seasons and no one will care anymore.

I like it because most years, even the top free agents are geriatric, so it gives me a chance to get guys who are near or in the middle of their prime years.

I'd definitely like to see a parallel league though, just to have some stats to go off of when making these decisions. But it's fine now.

[Carlos]

Spear
JJLinn

Are both right. Would be great to have these players come from real leagues. But I know that also slows down the sim. A lot.

[Delandis]

The last thing we should be thinking about is reducing the ways in which teams can obtain talent. Also, I'm all for the slower pace now. I didn't care for the proposal before but I like the way things are playing out this way. As mentioned earlier, Dominguez probably doesn't get his contract at the amount we paid had we simmed at this pace.

[Guest]

Spear
JJLinn

Are both right. Would be great to have these players come from real leagues. But I know that also slows down the sim. A lot.

Is there a way to have them be super bare bones? I know you can do something similar in Football Manager.

[Delandis]

I proposed this few months ago

I would love to have the IC and Intntl Amateur FAs too

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Yeah, we really should implement IC if we are allowing IA FA. IA FA is way more impactful, yet no less "chance" than IC prospects.