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Use Money on Young Players
As a front office manager, you are given a finite amount of money. A common error is to use a large portion of your money on the top free agents. Instead, spend your roster dollars on younger players, ideally between 19 and 24, who have potential ratings higher than 50. These types of players are a better use of money because they tend to retain their stats compared to older players and are less expensive than top-rated free agents.
Invest in Top Pitchers
A good pitcher is worth spending extra money to obtain. This is because highly rated pitchers tend to maintain their stats and potential ratings longer than hitters do, which makes them worth more overall. Big name pitchers worth putting up extra money to trade for include Joba Chamberlain, David Price, Kevin Slowey, Ian Kennedy and Clayton Kershaw, to name a few. Additionally, it is helpful to place your pitchers with the highest stamina ratings (usually between 60 and 70) as long relievers. This is because long relievers with high stamina ratings tend to perform better than those with low stamina ratings.
Don't Get Attached
It is easy to have favorite players whom you want to keep on your tea, but, as their stats slip and they get older, they become less useful to you. The best way to make your team as competitive as possible is to trade older players (typically older than 32) for young players with high potential ratings. Older players may retain high stats, but it can be very expensive to renew their contracts, and they typically retire by age 40.
Use General Manager Points on Confidence
You earn General Manager points each time you sweep another team in a series or go on a 10-game winning streak. The best way to allocate General Manager points is in the Confidence category. The higher your team's Confidence category, the more money you are given to use on your payroll. This, in turn, allows you to spend additional money on recruiting young players and top-rated pitchers.