Clarence and Sidney Micromanagers...

[Steve_Admin]

I am curious as to any issues or oddities that have been observed with either of these Micromanagers. - Steve

[striker2550]

Sidney…has an issue where he pinch hit for a pitcher, then allow the pinch hitter to pitch to one batter in the next inning before subbing in a real pitcher. I have submitted to support a couple of times.

All micromanagers…leave their pitchers in to hit when they shouldn’t. Example…bottom of the 9th. I’ve been told it is because there is no “look ahead” ability. It is annoying.

[Steve_Admin]

The developers are aware of that, and it should be addressed soon. Have you seen Clarence exhibiting the same behavior?

[striker2550]

No. Just Sidney on the pitch to 1 batter thing.

But all need the “look ahead” thing.

[Steve_Admin]

What was the source for the ‘look ahead’ ability? Sidney and Clarence can examine the roster when they make decisions. Sidney and Clarence should both use a pinch hitter unless the pitcher is a really good hitter, and if no available PH is better.

[striker2550]

It’s been awhile, but if I recall correctly, the source was support.

But Jeremy did reply to the issue…"The ‘let the pitcher hit for a 3rd out or last out of the game’ issue is likely because no rule is in place to support that behavior for each of the MMs.

Sometimes we just do what we’re given.

I’ll pass along this as a suggestion to our MM guy.

Thanks,
Jeremy"

[mariner 0]

Guys, I know BBW managers are different coding etc, but the rules for these managers should be universal. Anyone thought about asking Steven Galbraith for advice? He has it mastered on how MMs act in most all situations.