Post by glenn on Oct 7, 2013 19:46:09 GMT -5
If you find that the game is too easy, you can always adapt house rules to add more challenges. Since I'm now using finances, I give myself a salary cap. My 2001 Pirates have $95.8 million available, so I arbitrarily set my cap at $60 million. This will apply until I reach .500, and then I can set the cap at $65-70 million, dependent on how well I do. The important thing to consider is that the owners always want to keep a cash reserve, so a convenient rule of thumb is to keep 20-35% of your total finances in the bank. This doesn't affect rich teams, but does provide a restriction on a small-market team like the Pirates.
So, not only must you focus on developing the farm system, but also be wise on signing any veteran FAs. Yes, one can occasionally get an expensive player, BUT you will also take a hit on your overall team development. In other words, make sure to balance your checkbook carefully.
So, not only must you focus on developing the farm system, but also be wise on signing any veteran FAs. Yes, one can occasionally get an expensive player, BUT you will also take a hit on your overall team development. In other words, make sure to balance your checkbook carefully.
