User Guide

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THE MANAGEMENT DRAFT
The first order of business is to assemble your front office and
on-field staff. This is a new component of World Series
Baseball this year, so pay attention. You’ll need to draft and
hire people to fill the following positions:
- Minor League Director
- Scouting Director
- Batting Coach
- Pitching Coach
- Manager
Never underestimate the importance of a good staff. Each
member of your crew will have an impact on the success or
failure of your ball club. If you skimp on your management
budget and opt instead to spend your money on big name
free agents, your young players might not develop as quickly
or as fully as their counterparts in an effective organization.
Just ask the A’s where they’d be if they spent their money
going after a top-flight starter instead of developing Hudson,
Mulder and Zito. You get the picture.
The Offseason
As soon as the last out of the World Series is recorded, it’s time to
start looking toward next season. Following the playoffs, you’ll first
be directed to your team’s Offseason News Screen. This screen will
tell you all about the players on your team that have filed for free
agency or have retired. Pressing the A button will call up an overlay
telling you exactly how many budget points you have to work with
this offseason. After that, the following events will occur…