Posted by prezuiwf on 6/23/2010 2:07:00 PM (view original):
I'd still rather see a draft closer to real life, where there are many more first round busts and many more "diamonds in the rough" from later rounds. There is no such thing as a Mike Piazza in this game, nor is there such a thing as a Bryan Bullington.
I've been here since the beginning. I am tired of player gains being so utterly predictable. So your scouts figure this 18-year-old shortstop will be a star. Maybe they're right, and maybe he stalls out at AA. Same with the pitcher you drafted 10th; he could become a rotation anchor. That's the way it is in real life, and I would love to see it that way here. Most frequent objections I've seen to this say owners would be upset when 1st round picks don't make the majors, etc. I think the trade-off that you might get a later-round star would be worth that. Think maybe you could ask the owners their opinions on this? IMO DITR are almost useless.