The Official Draft Discussion Thread

[adrianz25]

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This isn't the thread to ask that. PM me, someone, look around to get the answer. Don't want to get locked.

Player progression is a tad better, but there are too many A's that end up superstars.

oh sorry, i'm new to this place. site is a little overwhelming for a guy who doesn't do this much.

[AC]

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oh sorry, i'm new to this place. site is a little overwhelming for a guy who doesn't do this much.

No problem. Hopefully, you found your answer. Welcome to OS, you're gonna love it here.

[GreenGlen]

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Just want to make sure I fully understand this tactic. When a player in the minors is on a hot streak, I should demote them to class a so they stay on a hot streak and therefore progress faster?

[AC]

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Just want to make sure I fully understand this tactic. When a player in the minors is on a hot streak, I should demote them to class a so they stay on a hot streak and therefore progress faster?

Ehhh, it's kinda cheating.... I'm not a huge supporter, but you can if you want. If they're hot, and they stay hot, no matter what level they're at, they have a chance of their potential rising. The demotion just guarantees that he'll stay hot.

[GreenGlen]

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So it may help their potential rise but does it do anything to help them increase their training points so their overall rises quicker?

[AC]

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So it may help their potential rise but does it do anything to help them increase their training points so their overall rises quicker?

No, that's what training assignments are for.

[seanbon15]

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Can anybody tell me how to tell if a player is a 'high' D player instead of a 'low' D player? I'm a little confused as to how the drafting and developing process works and yes, I've read this entire thread. Thanks.

[AC]

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Can anybody tell me how to tell if a player is a 'high' D player instead of a 'low' D player? I'm a little confused as to how the drafting and developing process works and yes, I've read this entire thread. Thanks.

Yeah, this hasn't been mentioned yet. Go into manage roster, hold left on L3 to scroll left, get to potential, hit X, and click sort. That make any sense? Hard to explain without pictures.

[seanbon15]

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So you basically sort by potential, yes? After sorting, how do you tell who is a high D opposed to a low D? Is it just who is closest to the C group would be high and those closest to the F group would be low?

[AC]

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So you basically sort by potential, yes? After sorting, how do you tell who is a high D opposed to a low D? Is it just who is closest to the C group would be high and those closest to the F group would be low?

Yes, that would be correct.

[seanbon15]

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OK, thanks. So my next question would be, at what point does it make more sense going after a D potential prospect over a B or A one? If you draft high in the 1st round for instance, does it make more sense to take a player with good stats and a D/C potential over a B or A player who is much lower in overall ability?

Also, there's no way to tell if a player is going to be high or low D before drafting him, correct?

Finally, are high D players more likely to advance to C after getting on a hot streak at a particular level than a low D player?

[AC]

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OK, thanks. So my next question would be, at what point does it make more sense going after a D potential prospect over a B or A one? If you draft high in the 1st round for instance, does it make more sense to take a player with good stats and a D/C potential over a B or A player who is much lower in overall ability?

Also, there's no way to tell if a player is going to be high or low D before drafting him, correct?

Finally, are high D players more likely to advance to C after getting on a hot streak at a particular level than a low D player?

1.) D potentials are usually higher overall. If you're in contention, they can fill holes.

2.) No, only if he's a D period.

3.) Yes, that is correct.

[hitekaimer]

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ok so i'm kind've lost about prospects and i wanted to know before i create a new rebuilder franchise

in my first (failed) cubs franchise, I acquired some nice A prospects, had jorge soler, michael choice, gary brown , geritt cole and i believe tallison.

Was more of an experimental franchise, i understand acquiring all of these prospects is some what unrealistic

The problem I'm having, though, is that these prospects are worth absolutely nothing to me. I spent 5 seasons focusing on them, trying to develop them to create a decent top-end rotation and some lineup protection for Rizzo and Castro.

Unfortunately, 5 seasons later, Gary Brown has a higher overall than anyone on my team but mid 60 contact, low 60 power, A speed however.

That's just one example..Soler has D contact and power, Michael Choice only one with a C in anything.(power)

I really wouldn't have a problem with this..but i put them in the majors and they were HORRIBLE, not to mention gary brown is like 27 or so, soler 24 and choice 24. Not to mention geritt cole and james tallison with 4-5 ERAs.

So the 'chise was a nightmare. basically. I can live with that, more of testing potentials.

But knowing this, I'm reluctant to ask of any of my players' value on the trade thread, seeing as most are b's, high b's etc. when even low to high A's cant play for me after 5 extra years of development! What would a high B mean to me if high A's aren't at the least MLB ready with room to improve at 25 yrs old?

Would appreciate if someone could tell me what i'm doing wrong, sorry for the long post.

[AC]

ok so i'm kind've lost about prospects and i wanted to know before i create a new rebuilder franchise

in my first (failed) cubs franchise, I acquired some nice A prospects, had jorge soler, michael choice, gary brown , geritt cole and i believe tallison.

Was more of an experimental franchise, i understand acquiring all of these prospects is some what unrealistic

The problem I'm having, though, is that these prospects are worth absolutely nothing to me. I spent 5 seasons focusing on them, trying to develop them to create a decent top-end rotation and some lineup protection for Rizzo and Castro.

Unfortunately, 5 seasons later, Gary Brown has a higher overall than anyone on my team but mid 60 contact, low 60 power, A speed however.

That's just one example..Soler has D contact and power, Michael Choice only one with a C in anything.(power)

I really wouldn't have a problem with this..but i put them in the majors and they were HORRIBLE, not to mention gary brown is like 27 or so, soler 24 and choice 24. Not to mention geritt cole and james tallison with 4-5 ERAs.

So the 'chise was a nightmare. basically. I can live with that, more of testing potentials.

But knowing this, I'm reluctant to ask of any of my players' value on the trade thread, seeing as most are b's, high b's etc. when even low to high A's cant play for me after 5 extra years of development! What would a high B mean to me if high A's aren't at the least MLB ready with room to improve at 25 yrs old?

Would appreciate if someone could tell me what i'm doing wrong, sorry for the long post.

Try using Royal's development guide. Also, C overall is MLB ready. Not B's.

Does anyone really care where I sent this from?

[hitekaimer]

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Try using Royal's development guide. Also, C overall is MLB ready. Not B's.

Does anyone really care where I sent this from?

i did actually, i just dont understand how to develop them properly i guess. And I meant that why should I bother keeping B's if even my A's aren't developing...