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Rather than have no player information in the Playerlink for a player just called up, would it not be a better idea to restate whatever analysis has been recently made about him elsewhere, in said player's Playerlink page?
By way of example, Jeurys Familia was called up recently. His Playerlink page contains no information under his "news" tab.
And yet, in the call-up section:
I always thought the Playerlink was the best place to consolidate all of a player's information, originating elsewhere on the site. Having to plough through the right call-up section to try and find analysis on a player, is, in my humble view, not an optimal use of resources.
By way of example, Jeurys Familia was called up recently. His Playerlink page contains no information under his "news" tab.
And yet, in the call-up section:
Jeurys Familia (RHP, NYM)
The 22-year-old has experienced bouts of inconsistency throughout his young career, but his upside continues to captivate the Mets as well as prospect observers as a whole. Familia can be dominating at times with his outstanding, natural stuff. Blessed with a heavy 90-97 mph fastball, he can be tough to make hard contact against and he uses his 6’4” height well to pitch effectively downhill. His other offerings consist of a good, hard slider and an average change-up with plenty of depth and fade. Familia can be inefficient with his pitches and he often labors with his delivery. Because of his inconsistent mechanics, his command and control can be erratic. There is plenty to like about his overall package of pitches, arm strength, stamina, and durability. The next step is to hone his arm action and find the consistency he lacks. Familia has a career 3.85 ERA, 4.0 Ctl, and 8.6 Dom.
STATS: Buffalo (AAA) – 28 gs, 9-9 4.73 ERA, 137 IP, 1.8 Cmd, 4.8 Ctl, 8.4 Dom, 8 HR, .267 oppBA
CURRENT ROLE: Long reliever
POTENTIAL: #2 starter
RATING: 8B
The 22-year-old has experienced bouts of inconsistency throughout his young career, but his upside continues to captivate the Mets as well as prospect observers as a whole. Familia can be dominating at times with his outstanding, natural stuff. Blessed with a heavy 90-97 mph fastball, he can be tough to make hard contact against and he uses his 6’4” height well to pitch effectively downhill. His other offerings consist of a good, hard slider and an average change-up with plenty of depth and fade. Familia can be inefficient with his pitches and he often labors with his delivery. Because of his inconsistent mechanics, his command and control can be erratic. There is plenty to like about his overall package of pitches, arm strength, stamina, and durability. The next step is to hone his arm action and find the consistency he lacks. Familia has a career 3.85 ERA, 4.0 Ctl, and 8.6 Dom.
STATS: Buffalo (AAA) – 28 gs, 9-9 4.73 ERA, 137 IP, 1.8 Cmd, 4.8 Ctl, 8.4 Dom, 8 HR, .267 oppBA
CURRENT ROLE: Long reliever
POTENTIAL: #2 starter
RATING: 8B
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