Well, both of you should be very happy.  They actually do exactly what both of you asked.  You just haven't gotten one.

I'm happy for them, if that helps.

I actually like the idea of a DITR in pre-determined rounds.  I say one in each round after the third.    All guaranteed to get at least 50 splits(since that really seems to be the "missing" ingredient for DITR).  Never get a DITR?  You probably should have signed your late round draft choices.

Thanks for idea, ApolloT23.

50 splits doesn't turn them into HOFers, dumbassinahole.

Posted by tecwrg on 7/12/2010 10:15:00 AM (view original):
Make it a line-item in the player's transaction history then. Seems like a simple change.

+1

I always make a note on the player card. Usually something like "DIRT S16 - still trash". 

Because most of them are still trash, even after the DITR event. 

And as a side note, I really appreciate some of the crazy things I've seen in the notes of DITR's. Erffdogg, in particular, had a great "DIRT" note system with his Seattle team in Major Leagues. "This guy is dead." "Well, cross him off then."

MikeT, you have been around a while, in your estimation how many 10+ round players have made an impactful splash at the major league level? For that matter, how many 5+ round guys? I know some have been brought up by owners but do you know of any that have actually had a career?

If you're asking about DITR, several.   If you're asking about regular draftees, I've had one 10th+ round guy make the bigs and play a role(defensive SS).   I've had a few(4-5) role players from round 5-10.   Obviously none were/are stars.  This guy had the longest career.
http://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerProfile.aspx?pid=1292781

As you can see, he was nothing special but he did get almost 400 BL IP before elbow surgery effectively ended his career. 

Okay, we know that a few guys have made it. But wouldn't it be interesting if some 17th round guy became a DITR and developed into a 5-8 productive season guy for you?

I said "If you're asking about DITR, several."  Two I remember(Hubbard is still with me, I've left the other world).

http://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerProfile.aspx?pid=585302
http://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerProfile.aspx?pid=1409825

And this 848k IFA is on the way:
http://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerProfile.aspx?pid=2840807

I've had a few DITR at ML level.  This guy has one all-star appearance so far: www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerProfile.aspx

This DITR was a 15th rounder and almost won Fireman of the Year for me last season:

http://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerProfile.aspx?pid=2314664

And Billy Breslow was a 10th rounder, but after his DITR his hitting ratings project to 64/89/52/55/78, a bat few teams would sneeze at.

This one worked out to be a reasonably effective bullpen guy, shuffled around anywhere from long relief to closer.  He performed around league average (1.41 WHIP, 4.39 ERA) and was a 20th round pick.

www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerProfile.aspx

MikeT, looking at the one guy you posted bring up another question.

How do the generate 0 speed? The guy literally has "no speed"?

Much like 100 does not mean faster than the speed of light, 0 does not mean as quick as rock.   0 is just the slowest possible speed an HBD player can have.  Like the Molina Brothers.