Defensive Replacement Question

[Simon31]

If you fail to draft a backup at a particular position, and HAL inserts somebody who doesn't normally play that position, what kind of defensive rating is that player assigned? Is he automatically given the worst rating possible?

[MICHAELEVANS]

My understanding is that the person is given a rating of 5. I don't know what rating they are given for errors or in the OF for throwing.

[egvrich]

I believe I've seen this asked before and the answer is the worst possible rating. Now, I have also heard there is an exception and this is if a guy who only plays CF moves to LF or RF, he retains his original rating.

Only HAL knows for sure ...... :?

[Valen]

Rules of board game allow for a reduction of 1 in range for a move from CF to LF or RF. But it is my understanding that the online game engine does not recognize this rule and any time a player plays anywhere that is not listed on his card the worst possible rating for that position is used.

[Simon31]

Thats what I thought. Makes sense. Thanks fellas....back to the FA for me!