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Post by David_ExposGM on Apr 12, 2019 10:26:38 GMT -5
Was in (very briefly) on a FA youngster that was released by his previous team (after being waived a couple of times prior to that). Missed him as another offered more bonus money to sign. Understandable - But also got me thinking...
While there are plenty of other variables, my question (and poll) is your position on having a, likely young, high potential player (only) on the ML squad? And please assume he MUST stay up or be released - no options left or Rule 5.
Does the player pan out? Does the player flame out more often than not? Is there an optimum way of handling this that will ensure some success?
I can see not taking this approach if you are a contender and would rather have a better current player on the roster, but if you are a rebuilding team, even if his current stats do not reflect a whole lot of success, would you keep a player up?
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Post by Rich - Former GM on Apr 12, 2019 11:37:55 GMT -5
With so much in life, I'm going to say it depends and will be different for everybody and at different times.
With that said, I voted yes, because I am doing just this right now in a very specific way. Roland Farmer is a left handed pitcher who's current ratings are 6-6-7, potentially 8-6-7. He has 3 pitches, but his curveball is only rated 3, but could develop to an 8. He's 27 and so may never develop to his potential.
Why he remains on the roster: 1) If he can develop that 3rd pitch, with his stamina rating of 8, he could be a very good starter. 2) His present ratings are much better against lefties, hence I can use him as a left handed specialist which he has done well as. 3) I have no one better at their role than Farmer is at being a left handed specialist.
I can't really see myself doing this with many other positions considering my contender status, but considering a left handed specialist is valuable and so niche, this might be the only position I'm willing to let a developing talent take up a ML slot. Still, he would need to be successful currently to retain the slot.
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Post by Commish_Ron on Apr 13, 2019 9:11:57 GMT -5
Age is a huge factor for me. At 22? Absolutely. At 28? No shot.
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Post by Mac_Yankees GM on Apr 13, 2019 9:35:52 GMT -5
When rebuilding I will always favor potential and give players more opportunities than they deserve, but if I am contending I will try to move those high potential/low results players to teams that can afford to be patient.
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Post by BlueJaysGM_Fin on Apr 21, 2019 11:01:55 GMT -5
Interesting question, David. My answer of 'yes' is assuming I am rebuilding. In that case, I absolutely risk current performance for the chance of developing the player to their full potential. Like Rich mentioned, it is helpful if they can assist the team NOW (splits, generally) and still have room for development. If they are 29 or 30, and well short of their potential ratings, the chances are VERY slim the player will get there.But ages 22-27, I will still give them a shot to show me they can be the player I envision based on their POT ratings.
IMHO, this is the 'fun' when rebuilding. Taking a gamble on a guy that 'could' be a productive PBLer down the road feels like a win, you know? So investing in hopefuls becomes a fun game for me while waiting out the better days of winning.
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