Question on pitcher use

[ET11]

I'm playing using Padrefans fictional 1968 association, not sure if it's based on the time period the game is in, the 60's, but I'm just starting the 1970 season and my question is, my starters all pitch a lot of complete games and my bullpen (middle relief) are hardly used, my 2 top relievers had 20 apps apeice, is this due to the time period or is there another way to address this besides opening the player card and adjusting each pitchers usage, thanks to anyone who answers!!

Forgot to add that I do not manage the games, I like to GM only and quick sim all my games, sorry to leave that out

[SirWolf1960]

Sounds like the time period.
 
ESPN Classic recently played back game 4 of the 1969 World Series. Tom Seaver pitched a 10 inning complete game. He gave up the tying run in the top of the ninth, batted in the bottom of the ninth, and pitched the tenth. Remember, Tug McGraw was warmed up and ready in the bullpen.
 
It was great to watch that original broadcast, btw. Curt Gowdy (sp) and Lindsey Nelson were calling the game. There were no fancy graphics with sound effects, no cameras buried in the field. And not once during Tom Terrific's performance did anyone mention his pitch count.
 
It seems that it was a simpler game back then. I was in 4th grade when the Mets won the series. And because it was all day games, we were allowed to watch the start of the games on little tv's in the classroom. When the bell rang, we all sprinted home to watch the rest of the game. That brought back lots of memories.
 
Steve

[KG Erwin]

I didn't follow the game in the 60s, but I AM a big fan of the pre-closer era. It is true that specialist closers were used as far back as the 20s, but these guys were also starters. The complete game seems to be a lost part of MLB, and that is unfortunate. What is celebrated now, was formerly commonplace.