2015 Yankees OSFM

[seanjeezy]

I'm not actively promoting lower grades, all I'm saying is physically input the projections and cross check those against whatever potential you come up with

Too many times we throw around numbers and letters when we already have a tool to confirm if the numbers and letters are accurate.

Believe me, I was shocked when Alex Jackson came in around a 85-86 but that's what I'm gonna roll with. There's a chance he ends up better or he ends up worse, but I'll let the game decide that.

[sink4ever]

Quote: Originally Posted by seanjeezy

I'm not actively promoting lower grades, all I'm saying is physically input the projections and cross check those against whatever potential you come up with Too many times we throw around numbers and letters when we already have a tool to confirm if the numbers and letters are accurate. Believe me, I was shocked when Alex Jackson came in around a 85-86 but that's what I'm gonna roll with. There's a chance he ends up better or he ends up worse, but I'll let the game decide that.

Oh yeah, I certainly agree with that. There have been a number of times I've tried putting in some numbers and have been very surprised at the OVR rating that leads to.

I just long for the day we can have a rating for the ceiling and some kind of editable risk factor. And non-linear progression. Some day . . .

[rjackson]

Quote: Originally Posted by seanjeezy

I'm not actively promoting lower grades, all I'm saying is physically input the projections and cross check those against whatever potential you come up with

I didn't intend to imply that you were. I just meant that he had them listed as Player Name A-/B+ and that I felt going with the lower grade, the B+ would be better in my opinion.

[sink4ever]

Alright, the spreadsheet is updated with some very preliminary ratings. All of them will change, especially as the actual player creation begins. I'll spend the next four weeks or so reviewing each player and hopefully we can have some dialogue here that will generate some good consensus.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

We should probably also talk about roles. I'm comfortable with info and ratings (although of course help is always appreciated) and can probably copy over existing faces from '14. However, I'm absolutely useless at equipment and could definitely use help with stances/motions and faces. If you have any interest please let me know!

[RyanLaFalce]

Quote: Originally Posted by sink4ever

Alright, the spreadsheet is updated with some very preliminary ratings. All of them will change, especially as the actual player creation begins. I'll spend the next four weeks or so reviewing each player and hopefully we can have some dialogue here that will generate some good consensus. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing We should probably also talk about roles. I'm comfortable with info and ratings (although of course help is always appreciated) and can probably copy over existing faces from '14. However, I'm absolutely useless at equipment and could definitely use help with stances/motions and faces. If you have any interest please let me know!

Good job with the ratings and stuff. Would it make a different if Aaron Judge's potential was an A- or A? He's a monster of a man and hitter.

[ShowTyme15]

For those doing equipment here is the team color guide for the Yankees. I'll double check it when 15 drops and update it if need be.

Team Color 1: Yankee Blue (it's the navy color they wear)
Team Color 2: White
Team Color 3: Yankee Blue (see TC 1)

[sink4ever]

Quote: Originally Posted by RyanLaFalce

Good job with the ratings and stuff. Would it make a different if Aaron Judge's potential was an A- or A? He's a monster of a man and hitter.

Thanks. I think the entire OSFM/Hybrid set is going to be very conservative on handing out 'A' potentials (although there's nothing to stop you from increasing it yourself once the roster drops ). Probably the best route will be to put in the ratings for a realistic outcome for him and then make that his potential. Even if it's only mid-80's, that's a very good MLB player. But this will be a good thing to discuss when we're working on the roster.

[ptbnl]

My BA handbook came in the other day. I'll try to post some notes on the Top 30 for the Yanks in the next day or so.

They include projections and possible position changes, rankings and some scouting reports.