[IBL] comments on mid-season ballot

[Sean Sweda]

2014-4) switching to BF fatigue/rest

I'm strongly in favor of switching.  I played the first 5-6 weeks using the new BF rules exclusively and it painfully reinforced just how bad the old PtP rules suck.  In addition to providing much more realistic RP usage from game-to-game, it also creates more diversity in RP roles and makes the true workhorse relievers much more valuable.

IMO, changing pitcher usage to pseudo-BF is a must so please vote for "c" as well.  Without this bad pitchers will be significantly handicapped because they would need outs for usage but will be forced to rest based on BF.

For those who are interested, the methodology behind the ratings is posted here:
http://www.ibl.org/~sweda/2014/07/bf-fatiguerest-methodology/


2014-5) lf/rf rating

Also strongly in favor.  This doesn't change any of the rules about starting in LF/CF/RF.  Voting yes will eliminate silliness like a CF being forced to use an out-of-position rating that is worse than their CF rating.  Please read the explanation on the ballot and let me know if you have any questions.  

Additional info on the ratings here:
http://www.ibl.org/~sweda/2014/03/combined-lfrf-rating/


2014-6 & 2014-7)

Submitted by one of our new owners, Jerry Depew.  Good example of how fresh eyes can catch things.  :)

FWIW, the rules for outfielders playing out-of-position at lf/rf would basically never be necessary if 2014-5 passes.


2014-8) logging requirements

We don't have any standards for irc logging of MIS games, it is important to pass this.


2014-9) release restrictions

Very good idea IMO.  This reduces what you can get out of a burn-n-churn strategy in the FA pool and should not negatively impact roster flexibility for those who aren't employing such a strategy.


2014-10) park change frequency

I'm inclined to keep things the way they are, not sure I like the idea of teams being able to constantly flip parks based on roster composition.


2014-11) force 2 week de-activation in playoffs

I'm not sure why this is necessary, I'd like to hear from somebody in favor as to why.



Sean