Color codes and weakness descriptions

Donevyn · 05-14-2014, 01:58 PM

First: When I look at my disabled list I see a player with a 'blue' color. What is that indicating? (I've looked in the manual, but maybe missed it, but is there a list of what colors mean on screen (F1, nor that manual seems helpful)

Second: I know I can compare my team with other's in positional ranking, but, besides trades, is there another place that gives out vernacular description of positional weakness (i.e. 'weakness at 3rd' etc.).

Thanks much!

pstrickert · 05-14-2014, 02:02 PM

Searching the manual for "color" finds this: Out of the Park Baseball Manual

megamanmatt · 05-14-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pstrickert

Searching the manual for "color" finds this: Out of the Park Baseball Manual

I don't think he means the skill numbers in blue, I think he means the player's name is in blue which means he's suspended if I'm not mistaken.

Donevyn · 05-15-2014, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by megamanmatt

I don't think he means the skill numbers in blue, I think he means the player's name is in blue which means he's suspended if I'm not mistaken.

So suspended? Interesting. I wonder how that occurred, him being on the disabled list. Maybe I kept him too long after his DL was over. At least I have an idea now.

Thanks.

BIG17EASY · 05-15-2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Donevyn

So suspended? Interesting. I wonder how that occurred, him being on the disabled list. Maybe I kept him too long after his DL was over. At least I have an idea now.

Thanks.

If he's suspended, there should be an entry in his news log on his profile page. That will let you know why, when and for how long he's been suspended.

megamanmatt · 05-15-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG17EASY

If he's suspended, there should be an entry in his news log on his profile page. That will let you know why, when and for how long he's been suspended.

That might just be in his history tab too. I think so anyway.

BIG17EASY · 05-15-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by megamanmatt

That might just be in his history tab too. I think so anyway.

That's what I meant. The news log at the bottom of the history tab. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

Donevyn · 05-15-2014, 10:44 AM

Thanks guys. I forgot about players history. So many places to look, some slip thru the cracks *chuckle*

Donevyn · 05-17-2014, 09:24 AM

Well nothing in the history either that would indicate why the color is 'blue' in the disabled list (scratching head).

megamanmatt · 05-17-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Donevyn

Well nothing in the history either that would indicate why the color is 'blue' in the disabled list (scratching head).

Fictional League? Or 2014 MLB Quickstart? If quickstart is it brand new or have you gone through several seasons?

Donevyn · 05-18-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by megamanmatt

Fictional League? Or 2014 MLB Quickstart? If quickstart is it brand new or have you gone through several seasons?

It's a 2014 MLB Quick Start. Just first season (53 games)

RchW · 05-18-2014, 11:05 AM

There should be a news story.

ezpkns34 · 05-18-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Donevyn

It's a 2014 MLB Quick Start. Just first season (53 games)

Since it's a quickstart, you could always start another game up & check to see if that player starts out suspended in that one too (since if he did there likely wouldn't be anything listed in his History tab)

Pacoheadley · 05-18-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Donevyn

It's a 2014 MLB Quick Start. Just first season (53 games)

Which player was it? He may have a suspension in real life that occurred before the season began, so he was suspended in the roster set.

Donevyn · 05-19-2014, 10:04 AM

Did another quick start and he's still colored. No news. His profile just say's 'out'. Torn abdominal muscle. Out 5 months. I don't see him on my 40 man roster either. (he's been essentially 'out' since last season).

He is Franklin Gutierrez of Seattle Mariners who in RL is out indefinitely with injury (to be honest I've not checked his status in RL in a bit. I will do so now).

Thanks folks.

O.k. Did a quick check at MBL.com for his status and he choose to go on a 'restricted list'. Don't really know what that is, but I'll investigate.

Here's a quote from said source on him condition that decided it for him (for those who are curious):

'...
Gutierrez was diagnosed with an inflammatory condition called ankylosing spondylitis last season and was optimistic that medication was helping him deal better with hip and joint issues, as well as the digestive problems that had hindered him. But with those problems returning, he chose this week to step away from the game for now.

...'

Donevyn · 05-19-2014, 10:16 AM

O.k. From Baseball Reference":

'...
Restricted list

The Restricted list is a compendium of players who are out of organized baseball but are not free agents. A team can request that a player be placed on the restricted list if that player has left the team without a valid reason, or has announced his intention to retire but is still of an age or level of skill that could allow him to return to professional baseball in the future. In effect, the team states that it retains rights to the player if and when he becomes active again. The list is also used to place a player who is unavailable to play for non-baseball reasons, such as personal issues or trouble with the law.

A player on the restricted list cannot be signed by another team unless compensation is paid to the team who placed him on the list. The list is honored throughout organized baseball and in leagues that have working agreements to respect the contracts of organized baseball, such as Nippon Pro Baseball. The list is most often used today when a player retires at a young age without receiving his unconditional release. If he decides to return to playing, he must do so with his last team, unless a trade or other deal can be worked out. Salomon Torres is a recent case of a player who spent a number of years on the restricted list before returning to organized baseball.

In the past, the list was used for players who jumped from their contract to sign with an outlaw or independent league. The move signaled to other teams in organized baseball that this player was not free to return to another team and that the provisions of the reserve clause were still in effect in his case. The restricted list is also used on International free agents pending standard MLB investigation.

The restricted list is sometimes confused with the disqualified list, which is used as a form of disciplinary action.

...'

Anyway, I guess in OOTP this color (light blue) is for folks that just are 'out of baseball' or just problems that make them not part of the team per se.

I guess I should of checked all this first. But still, OOTP doesn't really define the color I'm making assumptions on. So...no big I guess

p.s. wouldn't you know it that Baseball-Reference.com just posted a 5/19 update on him that say's he's out for the year due to illness. (this chapter is closed...'cept for original true meaning of color according to OOTP

05-14-2014, 01:58 PM	#1
Donevyn Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UP, WA Posts: 360	Color codes and weakness descriptions First: When I look at my disabled list I see a player with a 'blue' color. What is that indicating? (I've looked in the manual, but maybe missed it, but is there a list of what colors mean on screen (F1, nor that manual seems helpful) Second: I know I can compare my team with other's in positional ranking, but, besides trades, is there another place that gives out vernacular description of positional weakness (i.e. 'weakness at 3rd' etc.). Thanks much!

05-18-2014, 11:05 AM	#12
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05-19-2014, 10:04 AM	#15
Donevyn Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UP, WA Posts: 360	Did another quick start and he's still colored. No news. His profile just say's 'out'. Torn abdominal muscle. Out 5 months. I don't see him on my 40 man roster either. (he's been essentially 'out' since last season). He is Franklin Gutierrez of Seattle Mariners who in RL is out indefinitely with injury (to be honest I've not checked his status in RL in a bit. I will do so now). Thanks folks. O.k. Did a quick check at MBL.com for his status and he choose to go on a 'restricted list'. Don't really know what that is, but I'll investigate. Here's a quote from said source on him condition that decided it for him (for those who are curious): '... Gutierrez was diagnosed with an inflammatory condition called ankylosing spondylitis last season and was optimistic that medication was helping him deal better with hip and joint issues, as well as the digestive problems that had hindered him. But with those problems returning, he chose this week to step away from the game for now. ...' Last edited by Donevyn; 05-19-2014 at 10:10 AM.

05-19-2014, 10:16 AM	#16
Donevyn Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UP, WA Posts: 360	O.k. From Baseball Reference": '... Restricted list The Restricted list is a compendium of players who are out of organized baseball but are not free agents. A team can request that a player be placed on the restricted list if that player has left the team without a valid reason, or has announced his intention to retire but is still of an age or level of skill that could allow him to return to professional baseball in the future. In effect, the team states that it retains rights to the player if and when he becomes active again. The list is also used to place a player who is unavailable to play for non-baseball reasons, such as personal issues or trouble with the law. A player on the restricted list cannot be signed by another team unless compensation is paid to the team who placed him on the list. The list is honored throughout organized baseball and in leagues that have working agreements to respect the contracts of organized baseball, such as Nippon Pro Baseball. The list is most often used today when a player retires at a young age without receiving his unconditional release. If he decides to return to playing, he must do so with his last team, unless a trade or other deal can be worked out. Salomon Torres is a recent case of a player who spent a number of years on the restricted list before returning to organized baseball. In the past, the list was used for players who jumped from their contract to sign with an outlaw or independent league. The move signaled to other teams in organized baseball that this player was not free to return to another team and that the provisions of the reserve clause were still in effect in his case. The restricted list is also used on International free agents pending standard MLB investigation. The restricted list is sometimes confused with the disqualified list, which is used as a form of disciplinary action. ...' Anyway, I guess in OOTP this color (light blue) is for folks that just are 'out of baseball' or just problems that make them not part of the team per se. I guess I should of checked all this first. But still, OOTP doesn't really define the color I'm making assumptions on. So...no big I guess p.s. wouldn't you know it that Baseball-Reference.com just posted a 5/19 update on him that say's he's out for the year due to illness. (this chapter is closed...'cept for original true meaning of color according to OOTP Last edited by Donevyn; 05-19-2014 at 10:26 AM.

05-14-2014, 02:02 PM	#2
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,426	Searching the manual for "color" finds this: Out of the Park Baseball Manual

05-15-2014, 10:44 AM	#8
Donevyn Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UP, WA Posts: 360	Thanks guys. I forgot about players history. So many places to look, some slip thru the cracks chuckle

05-17-2014, 09:24 AM	#9
Donevyn Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UP, WA Posts: 360	Well nothing in the history either that would indicate why the color is 'blue' in the disabled list (scratching head).