Defensive sub not wanted.

I am playing in the barnstormers finals but there is still a lot that I don’t understand about this game. Hal keeps bringing in Jeffcoat as a defensive replacement for Tommy Davis. I do not want this because they are both 2’s in left and Jeffcoat actually has a few more errors on his card. Jeffcoat does have a much better arm with a -3 arm to Davis +2 arm but I already have a -5 arm in center and a -4 arm in right. The reason I don’t want this change is if my opponent scores a few runs late which often happens, I lose Tommy Davis bat in the lineup. Does anyone know how I can keep Hal from making this defensive change? I do not have any defensive replacements listed on any of my manager strategies.

Easy, drop Jeffcoat and pick up a bad fielder.

I have 15 game injury risk in centerfield and right field and I would want him for a long term injury to either of these players.

If you don't have Davis' box to be checked as "remove for defensive sub" on the hitter settings and you don't have Jeffcoat set to come in as a defensive sub on the team settings. Then there is absolutely no reason I can think of that it should be happening.

Because the BS Finals is a DH league so it shouldn't even be part of a double switch.

How often is it occurring?

I hadn’t noticed it before but it happened in both of my wins in last nights games.

From the SOM wiki page:

"The Lineup Depth Charts let you assign up to 2 backups for each fielding position in your default lineups, so that you have much more control over who starts when any of your regulars gets injured. However, in the case that you don't set your backups, or even your starters, the Computer Manager will choose the best overall players to fill in for injured or empty slots. When judging overall worth, it will consider both a player's expected offense versus the opposing starting pitcher, and defensive ability. In addition, it will also find the optimal fielding configuration including your healthy starters, moving guys around the diamond if necessary.

It will also make a more reasonable batting order with the starters it ultimately settles on, if you have significant gaps.

- Subbing for injured or subbed-out players in-game

This is much more important because the Lineup Depth Charts do not handle these cases. Again, similar to above it will fill in for players that have been injured or pinch-hit/pinch-run for using the best overall replacement, and move guys around the diamond to find the optimal defense.

Note that the logic of which PH or PR to use originally has not been changed - only the logic of who subsequently REPLACES the PH or PR.

- Picking smart defensive replacements for players you've marked as "remove for def. sub with lead"

When you check a guy to "remove for def. sub with lead", that means it will ALWAYS take him out in the 8th inning or later and you've got ANY lead. It used to do a decent job picking the best defensive replacement for each guy you've checked. But the new logic improvements will, again, also shift your lineup around the diamond to find the best defensive configuration."

Sometimes HAL makes decisions for you whether directed or not.

Influence Hal by making a roster change at another position (e.g. catcher, second base) in which a double-switch would be less aggravating. I'd think HAL would be more likely to leave your outfield alone when making the dreaded double-switch.

I think you guys have hit it. I have a platoon in center with Geronimo and Carr. Both games a lefty started against me so Carr started. When a righty reliever was brought in Geronimo pinch hit which he is set to do. When he went to centerfield the next inning to replace Carr, Hal also replaced Davis in left with Jeffcoat.

I think you guys have hit it. I have a platoon in center with Geronimo and Carr. Both games a lefty started against me so Carr started. When a righty reliever was brought in Geronimo pinch hit which he is set to do. When he went to centerfield the next inning to replace Carr, Hal also replaced Davis in left with Jeffcoat.

bingo

I at least know now why it is happening. I wish I knew how to get Hal to leave Davis in left field.