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Originally Posted by One Post Wonder
Also, a lot of these players positions as we know them didn't end up that way because of ability, but because of need. Bill Russell and Alan Wiggins both moved up the defensive spectrum with no warning, because that was where their teams needed them most. Aren't we just doing the same thing as RL managers when we're moving a guy around based on need?
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This is also how Don Mattingly wound up at 3B, which might be slightly germane to this conversation
Additionally, I agree with waybackwhen, that eventually teams will field a lot of players out of position to gain an advantage. Why would I use a card like Whit Merrifield, whose OVR is inflated from starting trained up (not fully) in multiple positions, when I can train a better all around player with superior defensive abilities to do the same thing? I am already ignoring 1B, except for possibly as a DH upgrade.
It seems antithetical to this mode of play to have a select handful of ratings (positional ratings and stuff for starters in relief) change as a result of our choices.