Editing a MR to a CL

Steve Strzepek of BTTF · 09-20-2002, 07:42 AM

An owner in our league wants to change a MR to a closer. If he does that on his own will the file be corrupt when he sends me a team export ? Does the game look at this rating... MR and CL when used as a closer in the pitching chart and apply any differences in their ratings in the game. In other words, does a pitcher designated as a MR used in the closers role make any difference in performance.

Steve Kuffrey · 09-20-2002, 07:54 AM

I'm not certain that the change would transfer, also I was in an online league for 5 or 6 seasons and used a MR as my closer the whole time w/o problems there is no difference.

Hammer755 · 09-20-2002, 10:41 AM

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Originally posted by Steve Strzepek of BTTF
An owner in our league wants to change a MR to a closer. If he does that on his own will the file be corrupt when he sends me a team export ? Does the game look at this rating... MR and CL when used as a closer in the pitching chart and apply any differences in their ratings in the game. In other words, does a pitcher designated as a MR used in the closers role make any difference in performance.

There is nothing that prevents a team from using a MR in the CL role or vice versa. You can also change a MR's primary position to CL and vice versa. However, you cannot change any pitcher's primary postion during the season, it must be done before the season starts. But, as I said before, you can still use a MR in the closer role without being a CL. I'm not sure if there is anything programmed into the game that takes away from the performance of a MR in the CL role - I suspect not, as I have done it many times before with seemingly no problems.

Scott Vibert · 09-20-2002, 10:42 AM

I believe the change would transfer (just as changes to player primary positions transfer)... but you can only change a pitchers role between ST and the First Game of the season.

IMO changin a MR to a CL role would be a foolish move, as there is typically little/no benefit to have a CL guy as a CL over the MR. In addition, players with the CL role typically want more money in contract negotiations, so it can sometimes be beneficial to leave the player as a MR.

alinkens · 09-21-2002, 10:55 PM

when you change the role of a MR to CL the other teams will give you more for him in the trade market.. Thats why you cant change them.. It does not effect the players performance if you put them in the CL role if they are a MR.. Just make sure they have a high clutch rating..

Red Blow · 09-21-2002, 11:04 PM

MRs are a hell of lot cheaper to resign than CLs, too. Change a good MR in his negotiating year to a CL and you are talking about a $2m/year increase in signing.

09-20-2002, 07:42 AM	#1
Steve Strzepek of BTTF Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Corning, N.Y. Posts: 171	Editing a MR to a CL An owner in our league wants to change a MR to a closer. If he does that on his own will the file be corrupt when he sends me a team export ? Does the game look at this rating... MR and CL when used as a closer in the pitching chart and apply any differences in their ratings in the game. In other words, does a pitcher designated as a MR used in the closers role make any difference in performance. __________________ Steve Strzepek BTTF Commish <a href="http://www.staudernet.com/bttf" target="_blank">http://www.staudernet.com/bttf</a>

09-20-2002, 07:54 AM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,036	I'm not certain that the change would transfer, also I was in an online league for 5 or 6 seasons and used a MR as my closer the whole time w/o problems there is no difference. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

09-21-2002, 10:55 PM	#5
alinkens All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CT Posts: 1,072	when you change the role of a MR to CL the other teams will give you more for him in the trade market.. Thats why you cant change them.. It does not effect the players performance if you put them in the CL role if they are a MR.. Just make sure they have a high clutch rating.. __________________ Owner of the Coast to Coast League's Regina Pride

09-21-2002, 11:04 PM	#6
Red Blow Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 404	MRs are a hell of lot cheaper to resign than CLs, too. Change a good MR in his negotiating year to a CL and you are talking about a $2m/year increase in signing. __________________ http://www.nobl.net This is your father's league.

09-20-2002, 10:42 AM	#4
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,249	I believe the change would transfer (just as changes to player primary positions transfer)... but you can only change a pitchers role between ST and the First Game of the season. IMO changin a MR to a CL role would be a foolish move, as there is typically little/no benefit to have a CL guy as a CL over the MR. In addition, players with the CL role typically want more money in contract negotiations, so it can sometimes be beneficial to leave the player as a MR.