Solution to the problem of having too many good players

[drew]

Something unrealistic that I recognized in BBMO is that there are too many players that can easily fill a starting job in a lineup, particularly outfielders and relievers. Looking at the MLB right now and the kind of situation teams that don't have a third baseman are in, it's pretty easy to tell this is not realistic. Half of the teams in the market for a good free agent third baseman will be disappointed and will have to start an unproven third baseman. I think this should be the same situation in BBMO, it will make it more realistic. In BBMO, as I'm sure all of you have seen, there are great players in the free agent pool in the middle of the season. Please vote for the way we can solve this problem, or post your own idea.

[datrain021]

I think there should be a few more players that retire, but almost all of them should be FA, or making not a lot of money. The reason most players stay around too long in MLB is because they have like 1 or 2 years left on a big money deal, and they definately want that. Let's try to make BM like that. There should be some exceptions (McGwire), but it mostly holds true (Chuck Finley)

[drew]

Looking at the poll results, I just wanted to once again bring up that it is not normal for a guy that hits 270 with 10 homers and 60 rbi when he is 39 to retire when he is 45. I would like to see you guys name me 3 average players at the age of 40 who retired at 45. I'd be surprised.

[hwt1313]

I have also found too many good players at certain positions. The solution is simple. Allow people to switch positions in the minors.

For example, if I have a good starting 3B, and 2 good AAA 3B, allow me to switch one of the AAA players to another position. After playing a few years in the minors, he will be ready to move up in his new position. Think about all of the players who became all stars at different positions (Pete Rose, Robin Yount, Cal Ripkin, Dale Murphy, etc.). This could also be used to convert relievers to starters. If you catch a player while they are young, you should be able to modify their development.

[willat]

Players do seem to hang around and be effective at an older age (40+) in BM, but they also seem to get a later start. A lot of rookies aren't ready until age 25 and over. I think that they should retire a little sooner, and start a little sooner. I seem to get rookies that are already 25 when they join the team.

Now, if a guy is a star in his late 30's and can still hit .280 & 20hrs, I think he would be one of those that hang on a litle longer.

[williethebasset]

I think that there should be more homerun hitters becasue there seem to be players that in real life hit far more Home Runs because i have not had one 40 homerun hitter in the whole time of playing and i have been playing since this game was launched.

[Particleman]

I don't think rookies need to start producing sooner. It's pretty much right the way it is, when they call a team young and exciting in real life, it usually means, could lose 100. In real life young players are inconsistent and this is generally reflected in the game. I do agree that some players seem to stick around too long though.