This is sent just for the record and to have some documentation on the rules, especially those affecting pitchers with very few mlb games.
Ok, we've given plenty of running start for folks to get acclaimated to the eligibility requirement for SP/RP. From the set-lineup page its very easy to view last years and this years appearances at fielding positions or GS (Games Started). The system will, typically, automatically react when a Veteran achieves the minimum appearances to obtain eligibility. But system is not perfect so know your players... Nobody has more than a handful of players to keep an eye on and it literally takes two seconds from the set lineup page to check eligibility, so do it or face the consequences.
If you have questions about your guys, ideally, you can look up the data, but if there is confusion dont hesitate to contact Ted.
If a player is found in your starting lineup at an ineligible position after lineup deadline, that player will always be replaced, first, by an eligible player who is least likely to score points. DL-injured players and minor leaguers, will be the first choice to replace an ineligible starter. Beyond that the ineligible player gets replaced by the eligible active mlb player who has the least points in current season. The league will be notified of any such adjustments but they will be Inputted Directly according to the following critera and not owner discretion.
SP/RP/BOTH eligibility requirements:
Either 5 appearances in previous season or 3 appearances in current season.
ROOKIES/MLB DEBUTS/ PLAYERS WITH LESS THAN MINIMUM APPEARANCES
1- Completely Virgin MLB players qualify Only at their primary position in the minor leagues.
2- Once a "virgin" appears in a game he is eligible at any position where he appears, UNTIL HE MEETS the Minimum to qualify at one position. So if Tyler Pill makes his debut at RP and then his next appearance is at SP, he qualifies for both RP and SP. But as soon as he hits 3 appearances at SP, his RP eligiblity is Gone until he racks up 3 slots there.
3- The most common error in SP/RP lineup issues is that a new player loses eligibility as described above. The System does not always automatically remove Eligibility in cases like Pill, decribed above.
4- IT IS RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH OWNER TO MONITOR AND CONFIRM ELIGIBILITY OR BE EXPOSED TO THE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM ABOVE.
99% of the time, eligibility goes on Auto Pilot. The exceptions are nearly always players with very little mlb experience, so there are not many guys to watch and its very easy to get the numbers.
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Position players' eligibility follows the same guidelines for new players; however the guidelines are 10games previous season/ 5 games current instead of the 5/3 games for pitchers.
