Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

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Is The Robins X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid

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Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by lordtoffee » Sun Nov 27, 2022 10:39 pm

With my announcement that the Robins are going to bring up all of the top 100 prospects in my system to start the year, is this high risk strategy worth it?
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Re: Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by Trebro » Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:00 am

lordtoffee wrote:
Sun Nov 27, 2022 10:39 pm
With my announcement that the Robins are going to bring up all of the top 100 prospects in my system to start the year, is this high risk strategy worth it?
I'm probably not one to talk in this regard given my rotation, but I'm not a fan of trying to develop on the MLB level until they show they're just too good for AAA and it's the only step left.
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Re: Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by ae37jr » Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:14 am

As someone who did something very similar just last season, I think it's a good idea... If they are ready. The big issue that everyone is going to give you grief over is Morales. He is clearly not ready to be included in the X Generation in 2053. You are going to waste his cheap years developing him. By the time he hits his prime, he will be a free agent.

I faced a similar issue as you. I had Ramos/Brooks(BBA ready) and Bouton/Harrington 4-5 years away. I decided to trade the later for a bunch of cheap younger BBA players to consolidate the core timing.

Not saying you are wrong though. As long as you are having fun and doing what you want to do, don't let others tell you how to run your team. I hope he fills out fast and you make the playoffs again sooner rather than later.
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Re: Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by mragland » Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:27 am

Get back to me in August?
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Post by shoeless.db » Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:24 am

I like that "stupid" is spelled "stupd".
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Re: Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by niles08 » Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:29 am

The quicker Morales clock gets started, the quicker he can become a Cyclone!
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Re: Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by Jwalk100 » Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:29 pm

I hate to see a prospect ruined. Be patient and let them develop.The stats will tell you if they are ready.
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Re: Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by CTBrewCrew » Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:26 pm

It will be fun to watch!
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Re: Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by RT60 » Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:47 pm

Go for it, you'll regret it if you don't. It's unorthodox and unexpected. But maybe it gets you GM of the year.

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Re: Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by lordtoffee » Tue Nov 29, 2022 11:42 pm

RT60 wrote:
Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:47 pm
Go for it, you'll regret it if you don't. It's unorthodox and unexpected. But maybe it gets you GM of the year.
That's my thinking. I find myself really excited for every sim, and if this doesn't work, then at least I had the guts to try and will be a better GM because of the experience.
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Re: Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by pandan » Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:28 am

Lots of tradeoffs here -- I think if it were me making this decision, I'd be looking at a few factors:

1) are the top 100 guys all good enough to play at a major league level and not be totally out of their depth? The right balance of challenge is key IMO.
2) is my staff at the ML level better suited for developing young guys than anyone in my minors? Will they benefit from working w/ specific coaches?
3) Similarly, are my upper minor levels going to be good development environments for top players? Coaches, team construction, park factors, etc.
4) Do I have any better options at the ML level? I'd probably want to split time w/ someone more established as insurance.

Will be following -- good luck.

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Re: Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by DaveB » Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:05 pm

Terrible idea. Not only are possibly hurting player development, but you’re also going to be using their service time up early which will hurt financially down the line if the players are able to reach their full potential.
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Re: Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by usnspecialist » Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:45 am

DaveB wrote:
Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:05 pm
Terrible idea. Not only are possibly hurting player development, but you’re also going to be using their service time up early which will hurt financially down the line if the players are able to reach their full potential.
Counterpoint to the financial issue is that if they struggle early on, you might be able to get their arby years a lot cheaper than you would otherwise.
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Re: Is The X Generation Strategy Smart or Stupid?

Post by niles08 » Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:06 am

usnspecialist wrote:
Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:45 am
DaveB wrote:
Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:05 pm
Terrible idea. Not only are possibly hurting player development, but you’re also going to be using their service time up early which will hurt financially down the line if the players are able to reach their full potential.
Counterpoint to the financial issue is that if they struggle early on, you might be able to get their arby years a lot cheaper than you would otherwise.
I'd rather have them for 9 years(3 in the minors development + 6 major league years) with higher WAR in the BBA than to have them for 6 major league years and pay a low arbitration price for potentially around 0 WAR. I think it'll be fun to see these guys potentially hit free agency in their mid 20's instead of 28-29 years old. If they develop, the contracts they get could be crazy.
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