11-23-2012, 05:46 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-23-2012, 05:53 PM by DSteckel810.)
Obviously I am biased in this case, considering I inherited Alderson, but I am 100% in favor of adjusting handling ratings. Even if the handling ratings aren't bumped all the way to their original states, any sort of adjustment is better than none after a totally unnecessary, unforeseen drop. Even if I try to put myself in the shoes of an owner who was not affected by this, I really can't find a plausible argument against a review process at the very least.
I can't say I know enough about the Mogul simulator to understand how much handling ratings really affect pitcher performance, but my pitchers have been absolutely dreadful this season. Sure, I don't have the best bullpen in the world, and I'm not saying that I should even be league average in terms of runs allowed. But I have some pretty quality arms in my rotation, and not one of them is within an ERA point of where they probably should be based on their talent. Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe it's not, but it seems rather unlikely to me.
I can't say I know enough about the Mogul simulator to understand how much handling ratings really affect pitcher performance, but my pitchers have been absolutely dreadful this season. Sure, I don't have the best bullpen in the world, and I'm not saying that I should even be league average in terms of runs allowed. But I have some pretty quality arms in my rotation, and not one of them is within an ERA point of where they probably should be based on their talent. Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe it's not, but it seems rather unlikely to me.