Non-Tendered :: Let's Play OOTP 25 :: Ep. 13 (2027 Offseason)

[@ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo]

Limiting to 3 trades is killing you. Raise it to 6. Most teams trade a ton of depth and minor league players that buils their farm system.

[@JurassicParker13]

I agree!

[@jimweb854]

He already recorded the episodes unfortunately

[@Speedster___]

Confine it to only 4 trades can involve those with MLB service time

[@timlett99]

Idk if it’s the amount of trades as much as the lackluster nature of them. Every offseason he just trades for some no name starter with alright grades lol I know it’s the As but I think he can do a bit better than that 😭

[@ExpedientFalcon]

Harder than it sounds, I assume he's not playing with the trade difficulty on easy, so it's not like he can just finesse the AI for nothing. Gotta give something to get something, and the A's frankly don't have a lot of quality pieces to give.

[@timlett99]

What mediocre starter will Bailey trade nothing for at the dealine this year? Find out next episode!

[@briank2502]

Sounds like John mozeliak

[@griffinhays2053]

I would guess "don't suck completely" translates to "don't lose 100 games"

[@sharmz7540]

I snuck out of my Amish cabin to watch this computer video

[@brandonmasterson2090]

Something is amissh here

[@joshyoumans9037]

A swing and Amish

[@MrHeart12]

You tried to keep "original Athetics" players and put a limit on the amount of trades for yourself. You put limits on the most limited teams already in the game. You basically made it to where the only way to get better is through the draft. Of course the team is still bad 5 years later. You know what to do you just limited yourself too much with house rules. But to be fair tanking for picks isn't super fun to watch so it is what it is.

[@joshyoumans9037]

If you continue this series past the pre-recorded videos, I think you should be able to do 8 trades per season and really see the progress roll in. We love the series!

[@Legault397]

OotP really said that Jazz Chisholm likes to cropdust people

[@j.t.reilly9446]

💀

[@kayisnotcute]

I’ve been refreshing your channel for 3 days can’t believe you kept me waiting like that

[@nate_storm]

so it’s not just me 💀

[@jasonyang9721]

please dump all ur money into dev budget otherwise ur kinda not develop anybody 😰😰😰

[@ajb129]

What circle of hell is Freddie Freeman in to be a minor leaguer in the A’s system?

[@mmsnorby]

It's 2027, bro is pushing 40.

[@lornedixon9224]

Great series so far. This has come up a few times - I think you can actually pay draft picks over slot if you have the budget for it, but the budgets you get automatically from John Fisher won't cover slot for all your picks. You're able to change Scouting/Development/Draft budget before the season actually starts. I was able to pay way over slot for my first round pick on an A's save (Konnor Griffin hilariously), but this of course meant I had to take some guys way under slot later on to balance.

[@joetoscano6376]

You’ve simply proven the A’s are broken. But really man, this series has been incredible and has made me consider picking up this game for fun. Please keep going. And if this is getting frustrating, try a slightly better fringe team (Reds, M’s, Blue Jays) and see if it’s more of starting so deep in the hole or if it’s a (foolish) fundamental problem.

[@dannymarcinko6790]

It’s 2028 in my Angels save and Oakland has renamed itself to the Firebirds

[@TheJellitin]

Having watched one other series, this A’s team and system was really bereft of talent. Tough gig, made tougher by the trade limit.

[@leonardoangulo3994]

Let's gooooo, more main channel uploads 🔥

[@rogueelitecs1229]

Limit it to 3 trades with substantial MLB service time and 3 that are just prospect trades (6 total) and I could see Foolish getting to 80 wins in the next 3 seasons. Without that he may never get there, probably wins 73-75 this season if his pitching depth doesn't get ruined by injuries again (it probably will with his luck)

[@remaracs6283]

Love this series. I hope you keep it going for a while. This is the first year where you sound a little perplexed by your team not getting better. I think the problem you’re running into is you’re not leaning into an overall philosophy. You should be looking for extreme players and get coaching to build them up. If you have a few heavy hr hitters who strike out a bunch you should lean into that as a philosophy and hire coaches that accentuate that. If you want an all defense team then target the most extreme guys in trades. As a low budget team where payroll isn’t expanding you should just keep your salaries low and max out player dev/scouting until you start winning. You can take higher ceiling lower floor guys in the draft and expect them to outperform because there’s good coaching and dev going on.

[@chasejames2483]

Can’t limit yourself to 3 trades 🙏🏾

[@shansta7000]

Loving the series. I don't want it to stop until at least 2 world series championships. Maybe raise the amount if trades you can do though

[@SAMTIMP]

Crazy Noah Miller Shoutout. I got the chance to meet him in +A when I worked as a mascot

[@ulmostinsane]

If you get fired just start again. Keep the OOTP coming papi

[@spencerpoole8166]

I think this teams a little better than you think. Mears is starting to come around, Jazz might be the best bat you've had all save, and just the whole lineup has a bit more pop to it. Add in what should be good defense and a good bullpen I could see 75-85 wins.

[@patrickdebonis6493]

The A's are an extremely difficult challenge this year. I took them for seven years in one of my short saves before the patches came out, and I only finished above 500 one year. We were 86-76, but missed the playoffs on the day of the season on a tiebreaker.

[@MattMamba24]

Did I see Mason Miller with cy young votes? You just can't catch a break on this series!

[@lucasbaalman5095]

Love this series . I’ve gotten the game and Im addicted to it now. 🎉

[@nate_storm]

Thayron Liranzo’s name is pronounced like Tyrone

[@jz13_]

Can you go over who you hired to be your new scout?

[@WaffleLover-my1hi]

Some guy named Mike Holtz. And the new AGM is Nick Krall.

[@patrickdebonis6493]

What is the purpose of the limit on trades? Is it to prevent drastic turnover or limit the advantage of fleesing AI? I've found that AI in OOTP 25 to be greatly improved.

[@vojtechnovacek7776]

"The team isn't good." Could it be a sign that the draft lottery is working and it will punish tanking teams in real life as well?

[@LouisWontShutup]

I never even attempt the As. The budget is so challenging.

[@NotJustNumberz]

Very Oakland A's

[@sneersh9107]

Eating ham while watching this :)

[@ajsciri4]

Your window is 5 years from now when castellanos and the guys you just drafted this year are getting into the majors

[@Hazzo88]

I wonder what it would be like if he cheat codes barry bonds onto this team as a statistical experiment, on the impact one bat can have on a team.

[@keatlat]

bailey you gotta start getting 3.5 star players in trades, anything less and you have no chance at winning

[@nate5353]

I cant wait until the team wins 81 games! One day....

[@ryanlavalle]

The team is bad because there is 0 offensive strategy or plan lol focussing on defense only is a really bad idea

[@mikerotch7606]

I watch this while playing my expos save on ottp lol

[@alang353]

Jacob Cozart mentioned

[@patrickdebonis6493]

Do you also limit yourself on the number of players that you can avoid arbitration with? Otherwise, it makes no sense to go to arbitration with anyone unless they refuse to talk with you.

[@mattlabranche4763]

Is there a reason to always try and platoon at like every position? Feel like one better player who can play every day at some of those positions might be more worth it

[@TwenOalley]

Zimba zamba zoooo!

[@tango7up]

As others have said, increase the limit on your trades. I think you should go after more/better players in FA too, not superstars but you should be allowed to sign at least one guy who you want for a middling contract when FA starts

[@carsonpicard1973]

I actually like the lineup. One thing I’d look for is to get a lefty reliever specialist. You can find them super cheap and they can be super effective

[@pickeledpeanuts1127]

Please trade more

[@conehed1138]

Okay now release the next one please

[@AloysiusDente]

As others have said I think the restrictions you're putting on yourself are too much for a team in as shitty a situation as the A's. You gotta be willing to game the AI at least a little bit.

[@justinlatini4725]

Foolish trades for noted clubhouse cancer Jazz Chisholm. *10 mins later* “This team stinks!” 🤦‍♂️

[@carterf3585]

Remove the restrictor plate. Time for unlimited trades

[@rmustang04videos25]

HoF votes for Sean Doolittle but not Bartolo 'Big Sexy' Colon... shame...

[@סתיוינובסקי]

Please make another ootp series where you fix the management of the angles

[@kai615k]

nah, their problems are too acute

[@annie420xx]

managed to get them 106 wins in 2027 behind a gold glove 30/30 japanese lf/cf game generated free agent, o'hoppe and schnauel putting up 5-6 war and kyle bradish becoming a cy young contender for a minimum deal in free agency

[@annie420xx]

no post season success but 2 95 win seasons and a 106w season from '24-'29

[@moocowthepersom]

@@kai615kunderrated comment

[@Lcd_philly22]

Type shit

[@qubequeuebd]

Like button for if you think Bailey should join my OOTP Online League

[@jaketomas1234]

Why tf would he do that

[@qubequeuebd]

@@jaketomas1234 ... sgt. mushroom did