Changes needed in franchise
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First off, I love this game. I have for over ten years now. That being said, there is a dire need for changes to be made, mainly to franchise. Whatever they use for the non-user team logic is trash. Trade logic, trash, free agency trash and this new free agency/contract thing they are trying to do makes it even worse. They got rid of some of the most included things in all free agency/extension contracts. OPTION YEARS. What they should have done instead is to create opt out years when signing longer contracts, add no trade clauses, or even performance-based incentives. Also, why doesn't the AI logic tell teams that say don't have a 1st baseman rated above a 60 in their organization not, pick up a 29-year-old 70-79 overall, B potential 1st baseman that is only asking for 4 million. that's just one example. Every season there are 15-30 players that should be on teams that never get picked up.
Second, scouting needs depth. allow players to scout by state, hire more scouts and give US based players stats that you can track. Also get rid of international players in the draft. In the real world there is a totally different system. There are international signing periods, and those players can be signed at 16. Japanese players differ widely in age when they decide to come to the States. Make that the same. I don't believe this is a major ask. Running any professional sports organization has a million parts, and the show has simplified it into about 10. Get rid of SP/RP. So many times, I find an amazing 'SP' that turns out to have a stamina rating of 50! if you want to keep that system then fine at least allow us to train an improve a pitcher's stamina. you took it away years ago and I'm not sure why.
Lastly, the training system hasn't changed since it was implemented. ITS TIME. It doesn't need to be changed a ton just add more to it. Allow for players to be trained solely on improving power vs right or arm accuracy or plate discipline. Allow the coaches hired to give bonuses to specific training. Coaches like Ron Washington are amazing at improving players fielding ability but in game he may help with bunting. Add bench coaches, bullpen coaches, and let the coaches improve or degrade just like players. Give them personality to create a team culture. Please give us the option to train pitchers on developing a new pitch. Veteran pitchers train younger pitchers on how to throw new pitches all the time.
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Love the takes and I’ve always wanted an “expansion mode” imputed but I know that will never happen and I doubt any of these will be addressed, franchise mode isn’t a money maker for them so their last focus is on franchise mode this is one of the biggest copy and paste franchise modes I’ve played… the “new” free agent system they added was just part of last years rookie draft with extra steps and you can’t even front / back load contracts or the role they will play on the team
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Would be nice to have ability to extend a player during the season, instead it is only during ST.
Little misses like this hurt
