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Thrift's Training Matrix update: Althougth The Matrix has been kind to a number of pitchers so far in terms of potential, it has returned a significant delay in that progress, often taking years to fully develop. If there's no uproar from the peanut gallery *sound of a cricket chirping* I think I'll sim faster than I have up to 1907 to resume our story.
By that year, the spitball will have pervaded throughout the league and so in the following year, I'll open up two feeder leagues, Class D level, the proving grounds for any of your fictional players you want included in my dynasty. We'll track their progress to the big leagues with the hopes they'll be grandfathered or banned in 1920 when the spitball sees its last days of unrestricted legal use. So start thinking of your characters and look for a try out in 1908!
So far, my candidates for the two feeder leagues are the Carolina and Central (Iowa) Associations. I'll begin them in 1907 to familiarize myself with the leagues before I introduce your fictional pitchers the following year.
Remember, your players will have many avenues on their way to success or failure. Will they reach the Majors? Will they labor in the minor leagues? Will they catch on with a Federal League team or enjoy sunny California?
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