07-21-2012, 02:20 PM
From what I've noticed rating changes are almost entirely defensive changes. The changes reflect more of how a player has performed. For example, I've always felt 3B Kevin Paine has outplayed his defensive ratings. His fielding is about on par, but he's seemed to range better and have a better arm than his ratings suggest. When viewing the file on 2013, he's a much better defender rating-wise. On the flip side, if you see a guy who you don't think is living up to his defensive ratings, he's likely going to look worse on 2013.
I think it could very well help out with recruiting. Fact is a lot of people want to play in leagues on the new software. I would be very confident about being able to get everyone the new version. The hitting charts will add something to the league. The better defensive ratings/position changes will add more realism. Plus what seems like a small thing, being able to set a buyout %, I'm sure is a huge thing to the admins who have to currently have to edit team cash when buying out players.
I think it could very well help out with recruiting. Fact is a lot of people want to play in leagues on the new software. I would be very confident about being able to get everyone the new version. The hitting charts will add something to the league. The better defensive ratings/position changes will add more realism. Plus what seems like a small thing, being able to set a buyout %, I'm sure is a huge thing to the admins who have to currently have to edit team cash when buying out players.
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