Adding the DH

Phillies_WFC_2008 · 03-21-2010, 10:28 PM

When is the best time to add the DH to a league in my set-up? I would think that it would be at the beginning of the offseason, but what are your thoughts on this?

kq76 · 03-22-2010, 02:22 AM

If by beginning of off-season you mean immediately after the playoffs, yeah, I'd think that would be the best time too as it gives the AI as much time as possible to realize that it'll need someone for that role next season.

Whatever you go with, just make sure you backup first just in case something goes wrong.

Qwerty75 · 03-22-2010, 06:18 AM

Immediately after the playoffs is how I did it.

Phillies_WFC_2008 · 03-23-2010, 12:21 PM

Yes, I did mean on the very first day of the offseason. However, I decided against adding the DH. I only wanted to (selfishly) add it because I had a hot OF prospect in AAA and 3 very good outfielders already established. But my CF took a ratings nosedive and I non-tendered him (only to resign him in the offseason to be a backup).

But thanks guys for the input and I now know for future reference.

toxicavenger74 · 03-23-2010, 05:01 PM

One issue I have seen when adding the DH is that all AI teams immediately go to 11 pitchers and 14 fielders then next day. I really dislike this template style approach. I wish there was some variation between teams carrying 11 pitchers and other teams carrying 12 pitchers and maybe even the rogue teams carrying extremes of 10 and 13 pitchers on ocassion.

Simply put one side effect of the DH in a modern league is the teams automoatically goes from 12 pitchers to 11 and my team which is human managed by me will carry 12 because thats what I like to manage with.

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Phillies_WFC_2008 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Garden State Posts: 153 Thanks: 32 Thanked 27x in 16 posts	Adding the DH When is the best time to add the DH to a league in my set-up? I would think that it would be at the beginning of the offseason, but what are your thoughts on this?

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kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 7,623 Thanks: 282 Thanked 332x in 190 posts	If by beginning of off-season you mean immediately after the playoffs, yeah, I'd think that would be the best time too as it gives the AI as much time as possible to realize that it'll need someone for that role next season. Whatever you go with, just make sure you backup first just in case something goes wrong. __________________ Useful Links: Manuals \| Downloads \| Newsletters \| Knowledge Base \| New Tech Support \| Updated Forum Rules Interactive Online League Directory - find or advertise a league today! Canadian Baseball League - uses OOTP11, running steadily since April 2002

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03-23-2010, 12:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Phillies_WFC_2008 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Garden State Posts: 153 Thanks: 32 Thanked 27x in 16 posts	Yes, I did mean on the very first day of the offseason. However, I decided against adding the DH. I only wanted to (selfishly) add it because I had a hot OF prospect in AAA and 3 very good outfielders already established. But my CF took a ratings nosedive and I non-tendered him (only to resign him in the offseason to be a backup). But thanks guys for the input and I now know for future reference.

03-23-2010, 05:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
toxicavenger74 Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 497 Thanks: 15 Thanked 18x in 16 posts	One issue I have seen when adding the DH is that all AI teams immediately go to 11 pitchers and 14 fielders then next day. I really dislike this template style approach. I wish there was some variation between teams carrying 11 pitchers and other teams carrying 12 pitchers and maybe even the rogue teams carrying extremes of 10 and 13 pitchers on ocassion. Simply put one side effect of the DH in a modern league is the teams automoatically goes from 12 pitchers to 11 and my team which is human managed by me will carry 12 because thats what I like to manage with.