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#75783	07/20/2020 9:10:48 am	Jun 8th, 2046
jolson3 Joined: 04/17/2020 Posts: 25 Inactive	At what point do I cut some of my players over 30 to get more playing time for the young players. I have some older people producing but they have no future and cost money. Also does being a SP build pitchers more than being used as a reliever.

#75785	07/20/2020 9:58:30 am	Jun 8th, 2046
wuggla Joined: 05/10/2013 Posts: 1059 Colorado Springs Vultures VI.28	Keep what you got. Looks good a small young team. The 31yo's are good. A mixture of older guy's keep young ones learning curves. Just work your line up around getting young player a start every 4-5 days. Rarely see rosters with all young team work vets on teams helping young ones learning.

#75786	07/20/2020 10:15:02 am	Jun 8th, 2046
wuggla Joined: 05/10/2013 Posts: 1059 Colorado Springs Vultures VI.28	Yes Starting role gain faster because they pitch more batter faced more defense innings. But scouting says limited innings normally meaning relief pitchers. They sometimes grow better than starting.

#75788	07/20/2020 10:21:50 am	Jun 8th, 2046
jolson3 Joined: 04/17/2020 Posts: 25 Inactive	Thank you for the tips.

#75791	07/20/2020 11:35:29 am	Jun 8th, 2046
Geech Joined: 01/12/2014 Posts: 545 San Luis Obispo Turtles IV.8	Yeah, to add to what Wuggla wrote, there is really no advantage to tanking in this game. If you are focusing on the future, then let the development of your younger players drive your playing time decisions. Don't force the issue by cutting players just because they're on the wrong side of 30. Also, don't play someone simply because they are younger. If you have an questionable young player and a decent veteran, play the veteran until you find a clearer replacement.

#75793	07/20/2020 12:23:47 pm	Jun 8th, 2046
Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9600 Haverhill Halflings III.1	Also, don't promote young guys too early, as that will actually hurt their development in the long term. Like Geech said, if you think its a rebuilding season, prioritize the young guys in the majors, but I wouldn't drastically alter the roster. Also, it might be a bit early to give up on a .500 team, even with Cubs' crazy .700 win percentage. 10 games is very doable at this point in the season if the Cubs come back to earth. Although they do look like a very strong team...