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--- 2014_ballot_2 [2014/07/19 19:50] – sweda
+++ 2014_ballot_2 [2014/07/24 21:30] (current) – sweda
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 ** Edit 1:** Change "LC" references in playoff schedule (2.2.8) to "CC".  Change "IL" references in playoff schedule to "LC".
-Reason:  IBL has conferences, playoff schedule is using MLB-style terminology.  This matches up the schedule abbreviations with the names of the series as described in the Constitution:  2.2.6 Conference Championship (CC), 2.2.7 League Championship (LC).
+Explanation:  IBL has conferences, playoff schedule is using MLB-style terminology.  This matches up the schedule abbreviations with the names of the series as described in the Constitution:  2.2.6 Conference Championship (CC), 2.2.7 League Championship (LC).
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 **2014-4b) If 2014-4a passes, for the 2015 season only allow road teams to use old rules in their MIS.**
-Reason:  Makes the transition easier, since none of us have ever had to write MIS instructions for the new rules.
+Explanation:  Makes the transition easier, since none of us have ever had to write MIS instructions for the new rules.
-Add the following to 8.1.2
+Upon passage of 2014-4a, add the following to 8.1.2
 For the 2015 season only, road teams being run by a Manager's Instruction Sheet may use the traditional fatigue and rest rules.
+==== 2014-4c) ====
+**2014-4c) If 2014-4a passes, change pitcher usage to be determined by BF approximation.**
+Explanation:  Determine pitcher usage by percentage of (3*IP + H + BB), which is a reasonably close approximation of BF.  Basing usage on actual BF would require a major overhaul of the stat system and almanac.
+Upon passage of 2014-4a, change wording in Section 4.5.2 (Usage Requirements) from:
+.5.2   Usage Requirements
+Every pitcher must appear in at least 75% but no more than 133% of the innings pitched in the previous MLB season.
+to:
+Every pitcher must compile at least 75% but no more than 133% of the combined total of three times innings pitched, hits allowed, and walks allowed (3*IP + H + BB) in their previous MLB season.
+and, change wording in section 4.5.3   (Usage Credit for Injuries) from:
+For position players:
+Injury Usage =
+(MLB Usage/162) rounded up to the next integer * Number IBL Days Injured
+For pitchers:
+Injury Usage =
+(MLB Usage/162) rounded up the nearest 1/3 of an inning * Number IBL
+Days Injured
+to
+Injury Usage =
+(MLB Usage/162) rounded up to the next integer * Number IBL Days Injured
 ==== 2014-5) ====
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 **2014-5) Clarify what defensive ratings can be used.**
-Reason:  Next year the optional "lf/rf" rating will disappear.  Instead, all outfielders will receive a defensive rating in lf and rf (equivalent to the "lf/rf" rating as seen on the current cards) even if they didn't actually play the position in MLB.  The current Constitution implicitly allows players to be used at any defensive position that is listed on their card, but previously players only received ratings at positions they actually played.  A "yes" vote here will explicitly allow the use of any defensive rating on the card.  A "no" vote here explicitly preserves the status quo, players only being able to use ratings at positions they played in MLB.
+Explanation:  Next year the optional "lf/rf" rating will disappear.  Instead, all outfielders will receive a defensive rating in lf and rf (equivalent to the "lf/rf" rating as seen on the current cards) even if they didn't actually play the position in MLB.  The current Constitution implicitly allows players to be used at any defensive position that is listed on their card, but previously players only received ratings at positions they actually played.  A "yes" vote here will explicitly allow the use of any defensive rating on the card.  A "no" vote here explicitly preserves the status quo, players only being able to use ratings at positions they played in MLB.  This will have no effect on IBL 2014, as we'll continue to ignore the optional "lf/rf" rating.
 Add the following to the beginning of section 3.6 (Playing out of Position):
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 **2014-6) Update the Out of Position ratings.**
+Explanation:  These are really old and amongst other issues still assume the worst error rating is 1.
 Change to section 3.6.1 (Out of Position Ratings) from:
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   *   Third Base (2b,ss) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of ss/2b, range is two grades lower than the lowest of ss/2b. (Others) 0/K/+1
   *   Shortstop (2b,3b) Error rating is three grades lower than the lowest of 2b/3b, range is three grades lower than the lowest of 2b/3b, "minus" pivot rating. (Others) 0/K-/+1
-  *   Leftfield (rf,cf) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of rf/cf, range is two grades lower than the lowest of rf/cf, arm is one grade lower than lowest of rf/cf. (Others) 0/K/+3
+  *   Leftfield (rf,cf) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of rf/cf, range is two grades lower than the lowest of rf/cf, arm is two grades lower than lowest of rf/cf. (Others) 0/K/+3
   *   Centerfield (lf,rf) Error rating is three grades lower than the lowest of lf/rf, range is three grades lower than the lowest of lf/rf, arm is two grades lower than lowest of lf/rf. (Others) 0/K/+3
   *   Rightfield (lf,cf) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of lf/cf, range is two grades lower than the lowest of lf/cf, arm is two grades lower than lowest of lf/cf. (Others) 0/K/+3
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 **2014-7) Move the FTF section out of the Constitution to a separate wiki page.**
-Reason:  These are really guidelines rather than enforceable rules.  Also, moving this out of the Constitution makes it easier to modify.
+Explanation:  These are really guidelines rather than enforceable rules.  Also, moving this out of the Constitution makes it easier to modify.
 Remove sections 9.2 (FTF Decorum) and 9.3 (General Procedure) and move them to a new FTF Guidelines page on the wiki.
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 **2014-8) Establish requirements for logged MIS play.**
+Explanation:  There are currently no enforceable rules regarding the content of channel logging.
 Rename Section 9 from:
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 Failure to comply with these requirements is grounds for the visiting manager to request a replay, provided the omission was material to the outcome of a play.
+==== 2014-9) ====
+**2014-9) Restrict release of players over 100% usage.**
+Change release restriction in Section 4.4 (Player Releases) from:
+Owners may release from their roster any player who has not exceeded his 133% usage, from opening day until the newsletter following week 23.
+to:
+Owners may release any player on their roster from opening day until the newsletter following week 23, subject to the following restrictions:
+  - players exceeding 133% usage may not be released
+  - players exceeding 100% usage may not be released until after week 20
+==== 2014-10a) ====
+**2014-10a) Allow teams to change MLB stadium every year.**
+Change Section 1.5.3   (Location, Stadiums, and Nicknames) from:
+Each team plays their home games in a stadium based on an actual Major
+League stadium. Weather effects will be determined by the geographic
+location of the chosen city rather than the actual MLB stadium.IBL teams
+may not change cities, stadiums, or nicknames without prior approval of
+the Commissioner and the Vice-Commissioner and may only change cities,
+stadiums, and/or nicknames once every three years.
+to
+Each team plays their home games in a stadium based on an actual Major
+League stadium. Weather effects will be determined by the geographic
+location of the chosen city rather than the actual MLB stadium. IBL teams
+may not change cities, stadiums, or nicknames without prior approval of
+the Commissioner and the Vice-Commissioner.  Teams may only change cities
+and/or nicknames once every three years.  Teams may change stadiums every
+year.
+**Please also indicate your preference between 2014-10a and 2014-10b should both pass**
+==== 2014-10b) ====
+**2014-10b) Allow teams to change MLB stadium once every two years.**
+Change Section 1.5.3   (Location, Stadiums, and Nicknames) from:
+Each team plays their home games in a stadium based on an actual Major
+League stadium. Weather effects will be determined by the geographic
+location of the chosen city rather than the actual MLB stadium.IBL teams
+may not change cities, stadiums, or nicknames without prior approval of
+the Commissioner and the Vice-Commissioner and may only change cities,
+stadiums, and/or nicknames once every three years.
+to
+Each team plays their home games in a stadium based on an actual Major
+League stadium. Weather effects will be determined by the geographic
+location of the chosen city rather than the actual MLB stadium. IBL teams
+may not change cities, stadiums, or nicknames without prior approval of
+the Commissioner and the Vice-Commissioner.  Teams may only change cities
+and/or nicknames once every three years.  Teams may change stadiums once
+every two years.
+**Please also indicate your preference between 2014-10a and 2014-10b should both pass**
+==== 2014-11) ====
+**2014-11) Force player deactivated from playoff roster to miss next 2 series. [effective 2014]**
+Add to Section 3.3.2 (Playoff Roster Changes):
+Players removed from the playoff roster must sit out the next two playoff series.