2011 Rookie Debut News

[Sharkn20]

The thing is that players gain experience in the majors whether they play or not(unlike in the minors where they have to play to get better). So technically you can promote players early if they are mainly sitting on the bench learning from the vets. I'm not advising this as THE route to go but try it and see what kind of results you get.

However some people consider this a waste of a year and would just rather let the the player continue to develop in the minors which is the safer and probably more prudent route.

All right so to re-cap, correct me if I am wrong :)

Minors -- You develop as far as you play

Majors -- A) You struggle, you don't develop.

Or

B) You play good or ride the bench and you develop.

[Carlos]

All right so to re-cap, correct me if I am wrong :)

Minors -- You develop as far as you play

Majors -- A) You struggle, you don't develop.

Or

B) You play good or ride the bench and you develop.

Sort of but keep in mind that players will see a better chance of development with good confidence. Their morale plays a role. If the guy is sitting on the bench and has no reason to be happy about anything, he's likely going to suffer despite being on the MLB roster.

It's a careful balance. And if the guy isn't ready to be there, then he's going to struggle when he does play (even if only playing a little) and he's going to carry that frustration with him with little chance to improve on it.

[funclown]

Probably our last post in this folder for a bit:



Pat Howell (1B/C)


1st round, 24 pick in 2007 (Pittsburgh). One of our under the radar prospects really. Since Carolina really had no need for him in 2009 we decided "what hell" maybe a DH league team could see a use for him so we sent over Jonathon Hicks (Also a prospect right now ) straight up. In 2010 we sent straight to AAA and let him work on his hitting and hopefully fielding. Turns out he went 1 for 2. This year he's batted a sick .349 with 22 homeruns and OPSing at a 1.049. Also now a top 12 prospect which was unexpcted.

With Dave P always tired around the 5th or 6th we decided why not sub Pat and minimize the offensive drop off. He can also play 1B and DH in case of injury. Should see action about twice a week on average. He's also a huge team leader and if we get to the playoffs we try to stack as many as these guys in.

[Sharkn20]

Sort of but keep in mind that players will see a better chance of development with good confidence. Their morale plays a role. If the guy is sitting on the bench and has no reason to be happy about anything, he's likely going to suffer despite being on the MLB roster.

It's a careful balance. And if the guy isn't ready to be there, then he's going to struggle when he does play (even if only playing a little) and he's going to carry that frustration with him with little chance to improve on it.

There is some players who are upset with their performance and I don't really know way...

A reliever with a 1.14 ERA after 89.2 Innings with an expectation of Bullpen. And is upset because of performance and team record with the owner expecting a close .500 year and we finishing 83-79....

So hard to figure some times what more they want :)

[Carlos]

There is some players who are upset with their performance and I don't really know way...

A reliever with a 1.14 ERA after 89.2 Innings with an expectation of Bullpen. And is upset because of performance and team record with the owner expecting a close .500 year and we finishing 83-79....

So hard to figure some times what more they want :)

Honestly, I've never understood that either. The game isn't perfect.

I just assume the guy is a prima-donna with some personal issues.

[Sharkn20]

Honestly, I've never understood that either. The game isn't perfect.

I just assume the guy is a prima-donna with some personal issues.

Hahaha yes or God complex...

- Oh why I didn't shut out that batters! Why I gave 1 run in 20 innings?? Oohhh

[Z]

Robby Culler makes his BLB pitching debut this sim for the Maine Guides, throwing out of the bullpen.