Playerlink $ ratings

[dr.skim]

I have a few questions about the $ ratings.

(1) I understand that when you download the projections, the single league numbers are for 12-team leagues, either 4x4 (R$) or 5x5; in the mixed league projections, there are 12-team and 15-team values -- presumably for 4x4, yes?

(2) So when you look at the playerlink ratings, which are R$ and 5x5, are those figures for AL-only or NL-only?

(3) What exactly do the "projected balance" ratings mean? For example, today for Gerardo Parra it says $16 actual to date and $13 projected balance. Does that mean that to date he's on pace to earn $16 if he keeps producing this rate over the remaining at-bats? So what does the $13 figure mean -- will he be worth $-3 for the remainder of the season, if he performs as projected?

[RAY@HQ]

1. No, the 12-team and 15-team values in the mixed files are 5x5.
2. Yes, the PLink values are 12-team AL-only or NL-only, depending on the player.
3. The projected balance refers to his value from today to the end of the season. The $16 is what his YTD stats are worth. If he produces exactly what his projected stat line says, that would be worth $13. (You basically average those numbers to get his full-season value.)