Coming Soon: CBL 2008 Spring Training Roster Set 1.0

CBLCardinals · 03-24-2008, 08:12 PM

Board admins - not sure how many folks read the mod threads...posting here also if thats ok....

CBL 2008 Spring Training Roster Set Version 1.0

Good evening fellas,
It’s been several years since I last dabbled in the roster-creating market, however due to re-newed interest and available time, in the next few days my newest creation will be available for everyone: CBL 2008 Spring Training Roster Set Version 1.0.

The major step with this roster set is how I used the OOTP engine to generate over 1,800 ratings based on PECOTA projected stats. The short-version is I merged the Baseball Prospectus 2008 PECOTA spreadsheet into the 2007 Lahman DB; I then imported the database as a 2008 league. OOTP recognized the PECOTA stats as the player’s real 2008 stats and rated them accordingly. I went back and re-touched nearly all players to ensure ratings / talents appear to be in-line with real MLB. The roster set is as of Spring Training, and at this time I do not intend to re-release once we reach MLB Opening Day.

Each MLB team has three minor league teams; please note actual minor league affiliations are not included (i.e. Texas League, Southern League, etc).

The good news is everything is nearly complete - I only have 3 more NL teams remaining to add NRI's or 40man rosters for. After this, I will test multiple seaons to ensure the longevity of the set remains. I expect to be finished by this weekend, and will give to Padresfan site shortly there after.

I anticipate I will launch two versions - one with only real players (ghost players on) and one with a mix of real and fictional players (to fill out the minor leagues). This roster set has around 65-90 players for each MLB organization.

Here is a preview of the README file that will be included....

Features:

• Over 1,800 players rated based on Baseball Prospectus PECOTA stats for 2008.
• Roster will include ALL NRI’s invited to Spring Training. (most will be at an appropriate minor league level)
• The History of MLB pre-2007 is included!
• REAL 2008 MLB Schedule (created by GMO on the OOTP boards)
• Over 330+ prospects created based on each team’s top 11 as per Baseball Prospectus; star system is based on Baseball Prospectus scouting reports for each prospect.
• Injured players as of before the start of Spring per CBS Sportsline.
• Market based structure – larger market teams will have more money available.
• Injury Proneness based on Ron Shandler’s Baseball Forecaster 2008; player’s medical history available up to 5 years back. What this means – Darin Erstad and Ken Griffey Jr are more prone to leg injuries, Mark Prior and Carl Pavano more prone to arm injuries, etc. The higher frequency of injuries to the same location of the body is reflected by a higher # of injury proneness (scale is up to 200).
• MLB & Minor league stadium park factors based on Gambo’s spreadsheets.
• Accurate pitcher’s velocity & repertoire for a majority of major league pitchers and top prospects.
• Misc data / insights gathered from USA Today Sports Weekly, Baseball America, Baseball Prospectus, mlb.com, milb.com, baseball-reference.com.

What is NOT included:
• Actual Jersey #’s
• Actual salaries / contracts / service time; I believe OOTP does not know how to properly handle 200+ million dollar payrolls. Instead, I’ve reduced the average salary down, thus larger market teams will still have more $ available compared to smaller market teams. I let OOTP determine salary amounts based on talent level.
• Several Prospects may not have their correct height / weight. I’ll update these as I catch them (most are at a default 5’10”, 190lbs).

CBL Judgment Calls
There are a few items in the roster set I’ve deemed “judgment calls” such as
• Pitcher Endurance set to normal – this will result in more IP and more CG from starting pitchers that real life MLB. With Endurance set to low, it seems to me the entire MLB pitching staffs are always tired, even with 12 men.

akw4572 · 03-24-2008, 10:07 PM

Sounds awesome CBL, looking forward to it.

RchW · 03-24-2008, 10:52 PM

Wow! I'm not a real roster guy but this sounds very interesting.

Markus Heinsohn · 03-26-2008, 04:16 AM

Cool, looking forward to it

CBLCardinals · 03-29-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Cool, looking forward to it

thanks Markus!

CBLCardinals · 03-29-2008, 07:17 PM

ok fellas I've sent the file to Padresfan. As soon as he receives, the file will be posted!

Images file is taking FOREVER to transfer - that will come next. I do not have updated photos for all players, however most of the players in new uniforms should be included. A majority of the NRI's are also included.

Have fun!

CBLCardinals · 03-29-2008, 07:20 PM

Be sure to check out the READ ME file before you start simming / playing out games with the roster set. There are a few settings you will need to adjust before starting!

mattdi02421 · 03-29-2008, 08:04 PM

thanks a lot, how can I download the file, from where?

CBLCardinals · 03-29-2008, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattdi02421

thanks a lot, how can I download the file, from where?

its being sent to PadresFan's mod site - once its uploaded there, he will reply to this thread (and the sister thread located in Mods / Roster section)

akw4572 · 03-29-2008, 10:12 PM

Here is the site. It's not up yet, but for those that were asking.

Main

CBLCardinals · 03-29-2008, 11:55 PM

Ok fellas Padresfan has it up on his site.

the images & logos have not made it over yet. May be tomorrow before those are up.

Templates

toadfreak7 · 03-30-2008, 03:15 PM

For some reason it won't let me assign a team for my new manager. It's just blank. I can take over any minor league team though. Weird.

CBLCardinals · 03-30-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toadfreak7

For some reason it won't let me assign a team for my new manager. It's just blank. I can take over any minor league team though. Weird.

are you in commish mode? If not, this may be the reason.

toadfreak7 · 03-30-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBLCardinals

are you in commish mode? If not, this may be the reason.

I'm trying to create a manager that doesn't act as commissioner but takes over the Cards. I guess you can't do that for some reason. I just don't like acting as commish.

CBLCardinals · 03-30-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toadfreak7

I'm trying to create a manager that doesn't act as commissioner but takes over the Cards. I guess you can't do that for some reason. I just don't like acting as commish.

hmmm

I would try -
create new manager - > go to commish mode - > take over Cardinals - > go out of commish mode.

I believe that should work.

Good luck w the set!

toadfreak7 · 03-30-2008, 03:39 PM

It won't let me assign all the other teams to AI either. So I have to set up the lineups for my opponent each game.

CBLCardinals · 03-30-2008, 03:40 PM

One more note...

This morning I completed grabbing the 1,400+ mlb.com player photos for the 2008 season (40 man and nearly all NRI's). This has been sent to PadresFan; should be up once he gets it!

toadfreak7 · 03-30-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBLCardinals

hmmm

I would try -
create new manager - > go to commish mode - > take over Cardinals - > go out of commish mode.

I believe that should work.

Good luck w the set!

Nope. It won't let me de-assign myself as Commish. This is weird. Sorry.

Hotwheelz · 03-30-2008, 04:37 PM

Would there be a chance of getting a release with the hidden players option selected?

CBLCardinals · 03-30-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotwheelz

Would there be a chance of getting a release with the hidden players option selected?

Hrrmm

The league file is on 1/1/2008 - so no days have been simmed...yet the option is grayed out.

Markus any help here man? Why would this option not be available?

thanks!

03-24-2008, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
CBLCardinals All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 788	Coming Soon: CBL 2008 Spring Training Roster Set 1.0 Board admins - not sure how many folks read the mod threads...posting here also if thats ok.... CBL 2008 Spring Training Roster Set Version 1.0 Good evening fellas, It’s been several years since I last dabbled in the roster-creating market, however due to re-newed interest and available time, in the next few days my newest creation will be available for everyone: CBL 2008 Spring Training Roster Set Version 1.0. The major step with this roster set is how I used the OOTP engine to generate over 1,800 ratings based on PECOTA projected stats. The short-version is I merged the Baseball Prospectus 2008 PECOTA spreadsheet into the 2007 Lahman DB; I then imported the database as a 2008 league. OOTP recognized the PECOTA stats as the player’s real 2008 stats and rated them accordingly. I went back and re-touched nearly all players to ensure ratings / talents appear to be in-line with real MLB. The roster set is as of Spring Training, and at this time I do not intend to re-release once we reach MLB Opening Day. Each MLB team has three minor league teams; please note actual minor league affiliations are not included (i.e. Texas League, Southern League, etc). The good news is everything is nearly complete - I only have 3 more NL teams remaining to add NRI's or 40man rosters for. After this, I will test multiple seaons to ensure the longevity of the set remains. I expect to be finished by this weekend, and will give to Padresfan site shortly there after. I anticipate I will launch two versions - one with only real players (ghost players on) and one with a mix of real and fictional players (to fill out the minor leagues). This roster set has around 65-90 players for each MLB organization. Here is a preview of the README file that will be included.... Features: • Over 1,800 players rated based on Baseball Prospectus PECOTA stats for 2008. • Roster will include ALL NRI’s invited to Spring Training. (most will be at an appropriate minor league level) • The History of MLB pre-2007 is included! • REAL 2008 MLB Schedule (created by GMO on the OOTP boards) • Over 330+ prospects created based on each team’s top 11 as per Baseball Prospectus; star system is based on Baseball Prospectus scouting reports for each prospect. • Injured players as of before the start of Spring per CBS Sportsline. • Market based structure – larger market teams will have more money available. • Injury Proneness based on Ron Shandler’s Baseball Forecaster 2008; player’s medical history available up to 5 years back. What this means – Darin Erstad and Ken Griffey Jr are more prone to leg injuries, Mark Prior and Carl Pavano more prone to arm injuries, etc. The higher frequency of injuries to the same location of the body is reflected by a higher # of injury proneness (scale is up to 200). • MLB & Minor league stadium park factors based on Gambo’s spreadsheets. • Accurate pitcher’s velocity & repertoire for a majority of major league pitchers and top prospects. • Misc data / insights gathered from USA Today Sports Weekly, Baseball America, Baseball Prospectus, mlb.com, milb.com, baseball-reference.com. What is NOT included: • Actual Jersey #’s • Actual salaries / contracts / service time; I believe OOTP does not know how to properly handle 200+ million dollar payrolls. Instead, I’ve reduced the average salary down, thus larger market teams will still have more $ available compared to smaller market teams. I let OOTP determine salary amounts based on talent level. • Several Prospects may not have their correct height / weight. I’ll update these as I catch them (most are at a default 5’10”, 190lbs). CBL Judgment Calls There are a few items in the roster set I’ve deemed “judgment calls” such as • Pitcher Endurance set to normal – this will result in more IP and more CG from starting pitchers that real life MLB. With Endurance set to low, it seems to me the entire MLB pitching staffs are always tired, even with 12 men.

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03-24-2008, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
akw4572 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,080	Sounds awesome CBL, looking forward to it.

03-26-2008, 04:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Heinbockel, Germany Posts: 9,448	Cool, looking forward to it

03-29-2008, 07:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
CBLCardinals All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 788	ok fellas I've sent the file to Padresfan. As soon as he receives, the file will be posted! Images file is taking FOREVER to transfer - that will come next. I do not have updated photos for all players, however most of the players in new uniforms should be included. A majority of the NRI's are also included. Have fun!

03-29-2008, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
CBLCardinals All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 788	Be sure to check out the READ ME file before you start simming / playing out games with the roster set. There are a few settings you will need to adjust before starting!

03-29-2008, 08:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
mattdi02421 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 23	thanks a lot, how can I download the file, from where?

03-29-2008, 10:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
akw4572 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,080	Here is the site. It's not up yet, but for those that were asking. Main

03-29-2008, 11:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
CBLCardinals All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 788	Ok fellas Padresfan has it up on his site. the images & logos have not made it over yet. May be tomorrow before those are up. Templates

03-30-2008, 03:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
toadfreak7 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 282	For some reason it won't let me assign a team for my new manager. It's just blank. I can take over any minor league team though. Weird.

03-30-2008, 03:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
toadfreak7 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 282	It won't let me assign all the other teams to AI either. So I have to set up the lineups for my opponent each game.

03-30-2008, 03:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
CBLCardinals All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 788	One more note... This morning I completed grabbing the 1,400+ mlb.com player photos for the 2008 season (40 man and nearly all NRI's). This has been sent to PadresFan; should be up once he gets it!

03-30-2008, 04:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
Hotwheelz All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Port Angeles, WA Posts: 1,238	Would there be a chance of getting a release with the hidden players option selected?