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MightyMaxxx13 · 08-01-2018, 05:19 PM

Thanks for being interested guys, this is going to take me a while unfortunately. I haven’t figured out a way to simulate the protected lists within the game itself, so I may have to do it on my own externally. If I get through it I will absolutely share it with whoever.

My draft philosophiea for each team would be
Rays- Try to build from the ground up for a future contender. Focus would be on young, controllable major leaguers, prospects, or valuable trade pieces who can be flipped at the deadline.

Diamondbacks- Try to build an immediate contender. This would mean possibly taking some risks on veterans who are left exposed (IE, Seattle may opt to leave Robinson Cano unprotected in an effort to ditch his contract). A good mix of prospects would need to be added as well just to ensure the franchise doesn’t crash and burn.

My protection philosophy for the other teams, present stars and A prospects will be protected. Non-controllable guys, impending free agents, guys over 30, and guys on unfavorable contracts (Ellsbury etc) would likely be exposed in favor of younger athletes.

I always prefer budgets on, so would likely leave them.

08-01-2018, 05:19 PM	#4
MightyMaxxx13 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Aug 2012	Re: I'm Going to Simulate the 1997 MLB Expansion Draft with 2018 Rosters Thanks for being interested guys, this is going to take me a while unfortunately. I haven’t figured out a way to simulate the protected lists within the game itself, so I may have to do it on my own externally. If I get through it I will absolutely share it with whoever. My draft philosophiea for each team would be Rays- Try to build from the ground up for a future contender. Focus would be on young, controllable major leaguers, prospects, or valuable trade pieces who can be flipped at the deadline. Diamondbacks- Try to build an immediate contender. This would mean possibly taking some risks on veterans who are left exposed (IE, Seattle may opt to leave Robinson Cano unprotected in an effort to ditch his contract). A good mix of prospects would need to be added as well just to ensure the franchise doesn’t crash and burn. My protection philosophy for the other teams, present stars and A prospects will be protected. Non-controllable guys, impending free agents, guys over 30, and guys on unfavorable contracts (Ellsbury etc) would likely be exposed in favor of younger athletes. I always prefer budgets on, so would likely leave them. Last edited by MightyMaxxx13; 08-01-2018 at 05:21 PM.