Nick Markakis anyone?

[a2ndrgmaster]

HE ain't bad but he is the #1 RF (rated 90) in this game. interesting... i would think Vlad (also 90), Dye (87) Ordonez (89) are better than Nick.

What do you guys think?

[nccomicfan]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

Markakis isn't fit to carry Vlad's bags, much less be rated equal

[arseniotall]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

im a homer, but I agree with you. BUT I never understood why people always compare players by OVERALL rating in sports games. Its like reading the back of a book. Nick Markakis is not better than the players you mentioned at the plate, but you can definitely argue that he has way more tools in the outfield and speed than they do.

[Amazin]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

Markakis isn't fit to carry Vlad's bags, much less be rated equal

That is a foolish statement considering Vlad Guerrero is showing signs of declining and when you look at the two players closely Nick Markakis is the better overall player, especially defensively.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/stats/playercompare?sort=22&cat=Batting&pids%5B7707%5D=1&pids%5B5737%5D=1

[JBH3]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

im a homer, but I agree with you. BUT I never understood why people always compare players by OVERALL rating in sports games. Its like reading the back of a book. Nick Markakis is not better than the players you mentioned at the plate, but you can definitely argue that he has way more tools in the outfield and speed than they do.

That is a foolish statement considering Vlad Guerrero is showing signs of declining and when you look at the two players closely Nick Markakis is the better overall player, especially defensively.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/stats/pl...ds%5B5737%5D=1

2 yrs ago Markakis rated higher than Vlad would've warranted a verbal beat down of 2K, but in the grand scheme of things Markakis is the best all-around RF'er in the game. Possessing all 5 tools.

[glcmustliveon]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

Yeah I have no real problem with this rating, being an Angels fan, I know Vlad is on his way down.

[Woodcutta]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

I have more problem with Markakis being rated higher than Ichiro. Ichiro may not hit 20-30 HR's a year but that is by choice not by lack of power and if you don't believe me watch him take batting practice.

[Captain Mallow]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

Markakis would be getting the type of props that some of the bigger names in the game get if he played with a contender/well-publicized team. He's the whole package and still very young to boot.

[JBH3]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

I have more problem with Markakis being rated higher than Ichiro. Ichiro may not hit 20-30 HR's a year but that is by choice not by lack of power and if you don't believe me watch him take batting practice.

LOL...You're equating batting practice power to that of him being able to produce the same results in a game situation..., only "IF he wanted to"...

[arseniotall]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

I have more problem with Markakis being rated higher than Ichiro. Ichiro may not hit 20-30 HR's a year but that is by choice not by lack of power and if you don't believe me watch him take batting practice.

......................Where talkin' RFs here.

[TimLawNYC]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

I'm actually glad to see the overall ratings become more holistic... in past games it seemed like every player's OVR rating was geared mostly toward hitting characteristics; defense and speed seemed to be minor considerations. This year it seems like the Overall ratings take into account a player's entire skill set, both at the plate and in the field, in a much more balanced way. I think this is a big improvement.

And Markakis is a quality young player; I can't think of another RF that I would definitely take over him right now.

[JBH3]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

I'm actually glad to see the overall ratings become more holistic... in past games it seemed like every player's OVR rating was geared mostly toward hitting characteristics; defense and speed seemed to be minor considerations. This year it seems like the Overall ratings take into account a player's entire skill set, both at the plate and in the field, in a much more balanced way. I think this is a big improvement.

And Markakis is a quality young player; I can't think of another RF that I would definitely take over him right now.

Andre Ethier?

[arseniotall]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

Andre Ethier?

NOPE... lol

[Amazin]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

......................Where talkin' RFs here.

Ichiro started more games(90) in RF than he did in CF(69) and has been predominantly a RF in his MLB career. However, if I had to pick a player today I would still say Markakis is the best overall RF in the game.

[DBRtheYankee]

Re: Nick Markakis anyone?

I have more problem with Markakis being rated higher than Ichiro. Ichiro may not hit 20-30 HR's a year but that is by choice not by lack of power and if you don't believe me watch him take batting practice.

I'll bet his manager gets pissed when they are down 3 with 2 runners on and he hits a single because he wanted to.

Prince Fielder used to hit batting practice bombs in Yankee Stadium at age 12 or 13 when Cecil played there. Notice the key word in this sentence? BATTING PRACTICE.

Sounds kind of stupid that a player would rather hit singles than home runs.