AAA-AI keeps playing my backup catcher

rob_banzai · 07-18-2009, 12:37 PM

So I have Jorge Posada and Rick Wilkins on my AAA team. I want Jorge to get most of the playing time so against both R and L in my depth chart Jorge is the starter and Rick is only "If starter is tired." Jorge is definitely in both my R and L lineup.

After simming my MLB team I noticed that back in AAA Rick was getting pretty much all the playing time. So I switched him to "Never" and he's still getting the time! There's no DH in this league so the other two R+L lineups shouldn't matter. I eventually took Rick right off the depth chart to no avail. There is no lineup or depth chart where Rick is starting or subbing.

How can I stop Rick from getting most of the playing time short of running him over with a golf cart?

Aytumious · 07-18-2009, 02:58 PM

Go to your manager options and make sure you have the minor league lineups set to human.

rob_banzai · 07-18-2009, 06:16 PM

I checked and I was already selected for running everything listed under Team Control Settings.

RchW · 07-18-2009, 06:23 PM

Even simpler, go to player page_action_set game strategy_force start. He will then be the starting catcher.

Left-handed Badger · 07-18-2009, 07:12 PM

And failing that cut Wilkins and go with 1 catcher on the team.

Thoughm knowing the AI sometimes, this will mean your backup 2B will get the majority of playing time behind the plate. *smacks forehead*

damientheomen3 · 07-19-2009, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Left-handed Badger

And failing that cut Wilkins and go with 1 catcher on the team.

Thoughm knowing the AI sometimes, this will mean your backup 2B will get the majority of playing time behind the plate. *smacks forehead*

and after that, your 8th inning pitcher...

"now, a defensive replacement at catcher for the cubs, it's... IT'S... Carlos Marmol??? Kevin Gregg??? Who even knows?!"

lt2cents · 07-19-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rob_banzai

So I have Jorge Posada and Rick Wilkins on my AAA team. I want Jorge to get most of the playing time so against both R and L in my depth chart Jorge is the starter and Rick is only "If starter is tired." Jorge is definitely in both my R and L lineup.

After simming my MLB team I noticed that back in AAA Rick was getting pretty much all the playing time. So I switched him to "Never" and he's still getting the time! There's no DH in this league so the other two R+L lineups shouldn't matter. I eventually took Rick right off the depth chart to no avail. There is no lineup or depth chart where Rick is starting or subbing.

How can I stop Rick from getting most of the playing time short of running him over with a golf cart?

I think I have noticed a bug that has existed for several game versions with the minor league catcher postion- the AI seems to reverse the depth chart, not just at AAA. You may be seeing the same thing.

rob_banzai · 07-20-2009, 06:43 PM

Gah! I can't stop it! It happens with other AAA position too. I have all my preferred starters set to be forced to start at their position, I have Wilkins completely off the depth chart and I am set to control everything at all levels for my team. Two months into the season Wilkins has 95% of the at bats!

This is really making me nuts because none of my choices are being respected for the AAA level and I realize now I've simmed ten years like this. No matter what I choose the AI ignores it.

kingcharlesxii · 07-20-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rob_banzai

Gah! I can't stop it! It happens with other AAA position too. I have all my preferred starters set to be forced to start at their position, I have Wilkins completely off the depth chart and I am set to control everything at all levels for my team. Two months into the season Wilkins has 95% of the at bats!

This is really making me nuts because none of my choices are being respected for the AAA level and I realize now I've simmed ten years like this. No matter what I choose the AI ignores it.

Make sure you're setting the correct lineup - if your AAA team is DH, set the RHP+DH and LHP+DH lineup and vice versa if it is not DH.

Also, make sure 7 day lineups are turned off.

Usually I find that is the problem if people aren't playing like I expect them to.

rob_banzai · 07-20-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcharlesxii

Make sure you're setting the correct lineup - if your AAA team is DH, set the RHP+DH and LHP+DH lineup and vice versa if it is not DH.

07-18-2009, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
rob_banzai Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 39 Thanked 8x in 6 posts	AAA-AI keeps playing my backup catcher So I have Jorge Posada and Rick Wilkins on my AAA team. I want Jorge to get most of the playing time so against both R and L in my depth chart Jorge is the starter and Rick is only "If starter is tired." Jorge is definitely in both my R and L lineup. After simming my MLB team I noticed that back in AAA Rick was getting pretty much all the playing time. So I switched him to "Never" and he's still getting the time! There's no DH in this league so the other two R+L lineups shouldn't matter. I eventually took Rick right off the depth chart to no avail. There is no lineup or depth chart where Rick is starting or subbing. How can I stop Rick from getting most of the playing time short of running him over with a golf cart?

07-18-2009, 07:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Left-handed Badger All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: at the altar of the baseball god praying for middle infield that can catch the ball Posts: 1,970 Thanked 65x in 56 posts	And failing that cut Wilkins and go with 1 catcher on the team. Thoughm knowing the AI sometimes, this will mean your backup 2B will get the majority of playing time behind the plate. smacks forehead __________________ -Left-handed groundball specialist -Strikeouts are for wimps

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07-18-2009, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aytumious Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 268 Thanked 14x in 8 posts	Go to your manager options and make sure you have the minor league lineups set to human.

07-18-2009, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
rob_banzai Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 39 Thanked 8x in 6 posts	I checked and I was already selected for running everything listed under Team Control Settings.

07-20-2009, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
rob_banzai Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 39 Thanked 8x in 6 posts	Gah! I can't stop it! It happens with other AAA position too. I have all my preferred starters set to be forced to start at their position, I have Wilkins completely off the depth chart and I am set to control everything at all levels for my team. Two months into the season Wilkins has 95% of the at bats! This is really making me nuts because none of my choices are being respected for the AAA level and I realize now I've simmed ten years like this. No matter what I choose the AI ignores it.