Help with setting up a league settings

[TDO]

I want to start a league in 1871 and move to current day. Which seems like a historical league. However I dont mind if fake players appear and am not looking for a strict historical replay. Also I would like real players to come about and work their way up through the minors etc.

Not sure how to set this up. Help?

[TDO]

ok i think i have figured it out except for the whole amateur draft. I read through the manual and if someone could provide some insight i would appreciate it.

The players in the amateur draft are those based on their first year in the pros or does it insert guys a few years prior so they need seasoning in the minors?

I think to do it like that i need to use one of those other databases, if someone could enlighten me if i am right and or how to use those other 2 databases i would appreciate it.

[Carplos]

The players in the amateur draft are those based on their first year in the pros or does it insert guys a few years prior so they need seasoning in the minors?

If you use the default Lahman, they'll enter the year they make their MLB debut. You can alternately use one of Gambo/Spritze databases which offers everyone entering at high school age or their real pro debut.

[TDO]

Thank you, sorry for the newbish questions, I'm still learning.