MLB 14 The Show OSFM Hybrid Roster - V2 Released

[AdamJones113]

Heard a lot of great things about these rosters/ratings (don't have a PS, sadly, so I can't give any first-hand endorsements) and I see no real reason otherwise.

Just a question. WHY is Adam Jones rated 79 overall (I am following LopaKa's Baltimore Orioles franchise in the Dynasty-HQ section, saw this there—maybe not updated yet?)? He is a 3x All-Star, 3x Gold-Glover, 2013 Silver Slugger. You state post 1 that "70+—everyday and good bench players." Jones definitely doesn't belong there. I'd go mid-to-high-80's. I know you emphasize that the overall doesn't count, but the overalls are supposed to represent the rating attributes and 79 seems strange, especially against the backdrop of your superior work.

Keep up the great work!

[WaitTilNextYear]

Quote: Originally Posted by AdamJones113

Heard a lot of great things about these rosters/ratings (don't have a PS, sadly, so I can't give any first-hand endorsements) and I see no real reason otherwise. Just a question. WHY is Adam Jones rated 79 overall (I am following LopaKa's Baltimore Orioles franchise in the Dynasty-HQ section, saw this there—maybe not updated yet?)? He is a 3x All-Star, 3x Gold-Glover, 2013 Silver Slugger. You state post 1 that "70+—everyday and good bench players." Jones definitely doesn't belong there. I'd go mid-to-high-80's. I know you emphasize that the overall doesn't count, but the overalls are supposed to represent the rating attributes and 79 seems strange, especially against the backdrop of your superior work. Keep up the great work!

The only CFs rated with higher OVR are Trout (94), Cutch (84), and Carlos Gomez (93), so it doesn't exactly make Jones a scrub.

The game decides that speed and defense are really important factors in computing OVRs for CF. While Jones isn't a dumpster fire on defense or slow by any means, his mediocre 57 DEF and 72 SPD in this roster set are what's holding his OVR back. Just converting Jones to RF from CF makes him an 81 OVR.

And before disputing his speed and defense, note that he seems to max out around 15 SB/year and his UZR has been far below average for 5 straight years. Fangraphs fan ratings give him pitiful marks for instincts and mediocre marks for 1st step. Jones also made 8 errors in both 2011 and 2012 which is pretty high for an OF. Finally, Gold Gloves are more of an offensive award than purely for defense and I'm pretty sure everyone is aware of that at this point.

That said, I actually like Adam Jones as a player and he'll probably make a few more All Star teams before all is said and done. Anyone can tinker with player ratings that they disagree with, which is the beauty of editable rosters.

[jeschafer_1]

Love the rosters!! I have a quick question though as I am still in spring training and have not made it to the regular season in my franchise yet...what would be the downfall of using 25 man rosters to start the season and not bring guys up to make it a 40 man. What I mean is once the franchise season starts, I would keep it a 25 man roster. Would this have any effects or downfalls?? The only thing I can think of is you wont have guys on waivers and getting dfa'd. Can anyone else think of anything else? Thanks

[Totte]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeschafer_1

Love the rosters!! I have a quick question though as I am still in spring training and have not made it to the regular season in my franchise yet...what would be the downfall of using 25 man rosters to start the season and not bring guys up to make it a 40 man. What I mean is once the franchise season starts, I would keep it a 25 man roster. Would this have any effects or downfalls?? The only thing I can think of is you wont have guys on waivers and getting dfa'd. Can anyone else think of anything else? Thanks

You running 30-team control? First thing I think about is when an injury occur and you need to call up a player that doesn't exist since the 40-man roster is at 25

[jeschafer_1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Totte

You running 30-team control? First thing I think about is when an injury occur and you need to call up a player that doesn't exist since the 40-man roster is at 25

Yes I am doing 30 team control. However, I switched everything to auto, hoping that the computer will just call up the best minor leaguer in the organization to fill the spot. You see any problems with that idea??

[Totte]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeschafer_1

Yes I am doing 30 team control. However, I switched everything to auto, hoping that the computer will just call up the best minor leaguer in the organization to fill the spot. You see any problems with that idea??

Don't know exactly but I supposed the CPU would call up players based on positional need and overall ratings

[PleasedToMeetMe]

Quote: Originally Posted by Totte

Don't know exactly but I supposed the CPU would call up players based on positional need and overall ratings

Good question, how do you handle it Totte??

[Totte]

I run with 30 team control and 40 man rosters. I'll do manual send downs after spring training but after that the CPU is on its own in regards of callups. My main purpose for 30 team control is preventing bad and unrealistic trades from happening