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[ambizytl]

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I think it proves they're too liberal about listening and appealing to their fans instead of trusting their sources and initial ratings. As Pitch/Fx's corrections to Jimenez prove. Hopefully our little conversation will correct that.

I haven't the foggiest idea what you're talking about, but I will say this, Ubaldo Jimenez does have a two-seam fastball.

[ambizytl]

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Pedro Feliciano is listed with a curve but hasn't thrown a curve since 2008 according to PitchFx.

According to the latest roster update, Feliciano is shown with two-seam fastball, Sinker, slider, curveball, and a Change-up. The curve was already addressed above so I'll go to the other stuff. The second most frequently used pitch by Feliciano is a four-seam fastball--but he doesn't have one now in this update. According to PitchFx, Feliciano throws a fastball, two-seam fastball, slider and changeup--no curve since 2008.

I have noticed quite a few pitchers not having a 4-seam fastball but having a 2-seam fastball. Seems like this may be by design to make hitting harder, however, according to PitchFx, this is not correct.

[ambizytl]

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Rafael Soriano is listed with a 96 mph cutter, but he averages less than 92 mph according to PitchFx, which makes 96 mph seem unrealistic for a relief pitcher who generally pitches one inning.

[bonafied0034]

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"I think it's a bit premature to take those into account"

Hence, the ratings probably shouldn't be adjusted based off two weeks of play or a "feeling" that a bottom of the order hitter is going to bounce back. Just saying.

Correct, you proved my point. If you take into account the last 4 seasons, he has had 3 solid years, and one disappointing year (injuries).

[VC_Plant]

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Correct, you proved my point. If you take into account the last 4 seasons, he has had 3 solid years, and one disappointing year (injuries).

What have you done for me lately? Oh yeah, not hit and then go on the DL.

[p00p1]

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There are so many pitchers that do not have the correct assortment of pitches that I wouldn't get excited about one more, though Wilson is probably correct for start of season. There are loads of pitchers in this game with incorrect pitches and or speed--according to Pitch Fx.

Yahoo's caught on...

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Brian-Wilson-8217-s-8216-filthy-8217-fourth?urn=mlb-wp3780

[ambizytl]

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Johnny Venters has what looks like better ratings than Neftali Feliz, but let's look at these two:

Venters: Vs L 96 Vs R 87

ERA last year was 1.95 and WHIP was 1.20 Total innings was 83 giving up 61 hits.

Feliz: Vs L 85 Vs R 78

ERA last year 2.78 and WHIP 0.88 Total innings 69 giving up 43 hits.

Factor in that pitching in the American League is tougher than NL and you, or at least I do, get the strong impression either Feliz should be rated higher or Venters lower.

[Chiefsfan881129]

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Just a heads up to the 2kinsider mets pitcher pedro beato is from the the deminican republic and per his profile picture on mlb.com he is black. But on the mets roster on mlb 2k11 he looks white. I seen u corrected phillies ss matthew michaels skin tone in the april 19 update so unless I am mistaken padro beato skin tone should be like his if not darker can u please correct this. Also cards 1b mark helimanton # should be 38. If I remember right. Also kc pitcher henery breia should be on the 60 day dl per royals.com he is listed as healthy right now on the roster. Sorry for the mis spellings but I am typing this from my cell phone and its hard to type plus I am at work on break so I need 2 go but please get these changes in for the next roster update thank u

[built]

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Can you give players the right salary amount like Bartolo Colon? Baseballreference.com player page has the salary info.

[elimack]

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mitch moreland has a batting stance close to Julio Borbon's and Brendan Ryan (SEA) should have Dan Uggla's stance

[ambizytl]

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The following is from PitchFX:

Zach Greinke has 5 pitches, 4-seam fastball, 2-seam fastball, slider, curveball, and a change-up. In the game he is given a cutter that he never threw last year. His change-up in the game is 90 mph but has averaged 84. His curveball is 84 in the game but averages 75.

Zach Braddock does not have a cutter or a curve.

Kameron Loe in the game has a slider at 90 mph but averages 81.

[woodsonj]

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First off let me say I'm not a Pirates fan so these ratings are not based off of favoritism. I'm a Yankees fan. I was looking at some stamina ratings for some Pirates pitchers. Take in mind the IP average below is based on total games played not just starts.

Paul Maholm (90 Stamina)
In 2010 Maholm averaged 5.78 IP per game. He has actually pitched 6.15 IP for his career. He has the highest Stamina rating on the Pirates so I wanted to go over him first.

Kevin Correia (87 Stamina)
2010: 5.17 IP/Game
Like Maholm Correia is just a measuring stick for the players below.

James McDonald (82 Stamina)
2010: 5.81 IP/Game
This is the main reason to go over these numbers. McDonald may be a converted reliever but he deserves around the rating Correia has or a little higher. He has struggled this year averaging only 4.5 IP/Game however. Taking that and him being a former RP I came to rating of 86.

New Stamina: 86

Jeff Karstens (69 Stamina)
2010: 4.69 IP/Game
69 stamina is way too low for a guy who has started. He has two starts this season averaging 5 IP. I'm not going to go overboard with him though due to his 4.69 lifetime average. He is more of a spot starter than anything. Similar to Ross Ohlendorf.

New Stamina: 78

Scott Olsen (82 Stamina)
This guy was hard to judge. With his injury problems in Washington it made getting a read on him difficult. However when he was pitching 30+ games he averaged 5-6 IP/Game. This is where maholm's rating comes into play. Olsen's stamina isnt what hurt him in Washington. His durability was. Why lower it to an 82 when he clearly is capable of going deep.

New Stamina: 90

Lastly I wanted to get some opinions from others on Brandon Wood. He is going to be playing shortstop for Pirates and I just thought 72 speed is a bit low. Also he may not have panned out with the Angels but I still think he deserves a 4 star potential. He is only 26. A change of scenery may be what he needs. Look at Jose Bautista in Pittsburgh and then last year and this year in Toronto. Not saying Wood will be the player Bautista is but change of scenery can help certain guys. 4 star potential gives him a chance to still grow as a player.

[ambizytl]

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The following is from PitchFX--

Brett Myers is given a cutter in the game but he does not throw a cutter.

Bud Norris is given a cutter but does not throw a cutter, and he is given a two seam fastball but does not throw one. Bud Noris has a four-seam fastball, slider, and a change-up.

J.A. Happ is given a cutter but does not throw one in 2010 and prior years.

[ambizytl]

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According to PitchFX--

Jeff Fulchino does not have a splitter.

Mark Melancon does not have a cutter, and he does not have a slider.

[ambizytl]

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According to PitchFX, Elmer Dessens does not have a cutter.