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chekwsl
The experiment I'd like to try is to accumulate hitters with high contact ratings (A- or better) and lower power ratings (C+ to B+). Good speed would be a plus. I could trade some power hitters.
Anybody got a deal in mind?
As long as we're experimenting,...
November 22, 2004 at 02:21PM View BBCode
I figure I might as well experiment with the make up of the team, also. We got a lucky draft and are racking up W's with a lot of regularity.The experiment I'd like to try is to accumulate hitters with high contact ratings (A- or better) and lower power ratings (C+ to B+). Good speed would be a plus. I could trade some power hitters.
Anybody got a deal in mind?
tysonlowery
[Edited on 11-22-2004 by tysonlowery]
November 22, 2004 at 02:29PM View BBCode
Just make sure you don't make all the deals with the same team. The biggest thing we are trying to test is competitive balance and I would hate to see multiple lopsided trades affect this test. It could push the regular site back 6 months from getting these changes if the test is tainted.[Edited on 11-22-2004 by tysonlowery]
DeVeau31
Just kidding. I am a little concerned about the mentoring stuff and how it will affect the long term makeup of a team. What letter grade would be equivalent to the current OS improvement system? B-?
November 22, 2004 at 02:46PM View BBCode
If we are testing competitive balance, maybe I should be replaced, I am TOO DAMN GOOD !!!Just kidding. I am a little concerned about the mentoring stuff and how it will affect the long term makeup of a team. What letter grade would be equivalent to the current OS improvement system? B-?
DeVeau31
November 22, 2004 at 03:11PM View BBCode
Also, do the chances go up the more a guy pitches? I think this question is mainly for RP's.
tysonlowery
November 22, 2004 at 03:14PM View BBCode
Yes, the more a player plays, the more improvement chances he will get. Is that what you mean?
DeVeau31
November 22, 2004 at 03:20PM View BBCode
Yes. So when I get a mentoring grade of B, that only goes to the guys that actually pitched that game. Correct?
DeVeau31
November 22, 2004 at 04:01PM View BBCode
Hmm, I think I might see a way to cheat a little. It's too late to test now, but I'll try it next year.
chekwsl
We're talking only about RP's.
The RP mentoring grade for each game is the average of the mentoring grades for THE RP's WHO ACTUALLY PITCHED IN THAT GAME.
If that is the case, the 1st guy out of the pen everyday should be your RP with the highest mentoring grade regardless of the situation.
If it's not already the case, the mentoring grade for starters and relievers each day should the the average of the SP's and RP's on the staff with no regard to who actually pitches that day.
Help me understand exactly what happens.
November 22, 2004 at 04:43PM View BBCode
Let me see if I understand this thread.We're talking only about RP's.
The RP mentoring grade for each game is the average of the mentoring grades for THE RP's WHO ACTUALLY PITCHED IN THAT GAME.
If that is the case, the 1st guy out of the pen everyday should be your RP with the highest mentoring grade regardless of the situation.
If it's not already the case, the mentoring grade for starters and relievers each day should the the average of the SP's and RP's on the staff with no regard to who actually pitches that day.
Help me understand exactly what happens.
hcboomer
November 22, 2004 at 05:44PM View BBCode
Actually, the way I was interepreting that is that the RP mentor grade would always be the same -- assuming you made no roster changes -- for each game, but it would only be APPLIED, in terms of improvement chances, to players who pitched in that game.
tysonlowery
The mentoring grade has an EFFECT on the improvement chances for any RP that appear in the game.
November 22, 2004 at 05:46PM View BBCode
The RP mentoring grade for each game is the average of the mentoring grades for THE RP's WHO ACTUALLY PITCHED IN THAT GAME.NO - THAT IS NOT CORRECT.
The mentoring grade has an EFFECT on the improvement chances for any RP that appear in the game.
hcboomer
November 22, 2004 at 05:47PM View BBCode
Oh, and by the way, I think the point about "experimentation" in the beta league at this point is that what we're now primarily experimenting with is how competitive balance will play out with the mentoring system. So this really isn't the time or place for the "Let's see what happens if go with all high-contact speed guys" throughout the lineup or "My team's so good I think I'll give other guys a chance". This league, for the time being, has to be played "for real".
chekwsl
A) The RP mentoring grade ffor your team is the average of the mentoring grades of the RP's on your staff for that game.
B) The pitchers who pitch in the game have their offseason chances modified by that grade.
C) The RP mentoring grade will only change if there is a change in the bullpen staff.
Point is taken on other experimentation.
November 22, 2004 at 06:04PM View BBCode
I'm trying to get this right regarding RP mentoring grade and we get some posts that are a little conflicting. So,...A) The RP mentoring grade ffor your team is the average of the mentoring grades of the RP's on your staff for that game.
B) The pitchers who pitch in the game have their offseason chances modified by that grade.
C) The RP mentoring grade will only change if there is a change in the bullpen staff.
Point is taken on other experimentation.
celamantia
The range (representing game-calling skills) and age of the starting catcher for the game is factored in, too.
November 23, 2004 at 08:08PM View BBCode
Originally posted by chekwsl
A) The RP mentoring grade ffor your team is the average of the mentoring grades of the RP's on your staff for that game.
B) The pitchers who pitch in the game have their offseason chances modified by that grade.
C) The RP mentoring grade will only change if there is a change in the bullpen staff.
The range (representing game-calling skills) and age of the starting catcher for the game is factored in, too.
celamantia
A manager paying close attention could put the vet catcher in when rookies are scheduled to start and the rookie catcher in when vets are scheduled to start...
[Edited on 11-23-2004 by celamantia]
November 23, 2004 at 08:42PM View BBCode
Only if you're breaking in rookie pitchers at the same time...A manager paying close attention could put the vet catcher in when rookies are scheduled to start and the rookie catcher in when vets are scheduled to start...
[Edited on 11-23-2004 by celamantia]
ballplayer
Regards, Mike
November 23, 2004 at 09:52PM View BBCode
In my opinion the veteran catcher is making just a small difference. I have been starting a 35 y.o. catcher with B range, and I am consistently getting D+ mentoring for my starters. My starting staff age/Tot are: 28/A, 23/A-, 27/B+, 25/B+, and 31/B. When my 26 year old catcher with A- range starts then the SP mentoring drops D+ to D. Also, the RP mentor grade dropped from B to C+.Regards, Mike
celamantia
November 24, 2004 at 04:12AM View BBCode
Sounds about right. A 38 year old catcher with A range would probably push you to C-.
tysonlowery
November 24, 2004 at 02:15PM View BBCode
C) The RP mentoring grade will only change if there is a change in the bullpen staff.Or if you beat a team ahead of you in the standings, you'll get a bump for that game.
DeVeau31
November 24, 2004 at 02:16PM View BBCode
so I'm guessing my 22 yeard old catcher with D range isn't doing my pitchers any justice?Pages: 1