The Road Ahead

by John Sickels on Mar 18, 2026 12:38 PM EDT

I am learning to use the new system along with everyone else, so today is basically a "get to know the new system" day. Tomorrow we will resume regular posting, and the path ahead looks like this:

Wednesday: Assessing Fernando Martinez
Thursday: Not a Rookie: Matt Kemp
Friday: Not a Rookie: Scott Baker
Saturday: Kotchman Projection Results, Community Projection Zack Greinke

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (via chartrand)

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John (or Trei), is there anyway I can get my old user name (Uncle Charlie)? The system told me someone over at Athletics Nation had it reserved, but I couldn't find a single post from that person.

Not a huge deal, and I'm sure that there are way more pressing things to deal with for the switch-over, but it would be nice to get my old nickname back.

Formerly Uncle Charlie of Minor League Ball

by Yakker on Mar 18, 2026 1:00 PM EDT 0 recs

Charlie, the other Uncle Charlie on Athletics Nation has been there for 3 years and his account is very active, so he's got seniority. Sorry about that...this was one of the issues we knew we had to deal with when converting to a "one account" system.

by John Sickels on Mar 18, 2026 1:17 PM EDT up 0 recs

OK

Oh, sorry about that. My admittedly quick searches didn't pull him up...maybe I'll find the guy and challenge him to a cage match for the name.

Formerly Uncle Charlie of Minor League Ball

by Yakker on Mar 18, 2026 4:21 PM EDT up 0 recs

Username unavailable

This really is an unfortunate result of the new system. My username of jonk was taken by somebody on another forum, so I had to change mine. Now, personally I don't really care because I don't comment a lot. But for people like our Uncle Charlie and others, this must be quite disappointing.

by jonk1982 on Mar 18, 2026 6:52 PM EDT up 0 recs

trei

I don't know enough about the system but I will ask the relevant authorities.

by John Sickels on Mar 18, 2026 1:03 PM EDT 0 recs

This

is actually pretty depressing. I liked the personal feel of the old layout. I'm kind of put off by this. I'll be around but it's not tickling my fancy.

"The Dodgers won't win a playoff series until the Cool-a-Coo returns." -mckeeno

by PujolsJunkie on Mar 18, 2026 1:35 PM EDT 0 recs

Oh my God

This new look is HIDEOUS. It pains me to look at the computer.

I'd rather the WRITING of a site stand out, not the crazy colors.

This is obviously not a criticism of Sickle's at all, i know this has nothing to do with him really.

by nms on Mar 18, 2026 1:46 PM EDT 0 recs

nms, we adjusted the colors yesterday afternoon

Hope that's easier on your eyes! We developed the color scheme with John and can always make changes. We want the writing and comments to be the focus, too.

I'm one of the guys who built the new SB Nation. Please don't hesitate to give us feedback.

by sixfoot6 on Mar 19, 2026 3:15 PM EDT up 0 recs

I understand if there won't be any new posts today

But are we going to see the super secret really cool thing (or whatever its name was)?

by OldProspects on Mar 18, 2026 1:55 PM EDT 0 recs

this is it

The new layout is the really cool thing. I know reactions are mixed right now, and that's to be expected, and heck MY reaction was very mixed at first. But the new platform is tremendously better than the old in many ways...it is MUCH easier to crack down on trolls for one thing.

by John Sickels on Mar 18, 2026 1:58 PM EDT up 0 recs

I haven't been this let down

since "IT" was just a Segway Scooter.

There are certainly a lot of benefits (like the reply box and the ability to scroll through posts), but the color scheme just has to go. It seems like every "enhancement" to websites now-a-days are to make them more gaudy with blinking lights and pictures and shades of 15 colors.

by Galt on Mar 18, 2026 6:06 PM EDT up 0 recs

Yankees Banned?

Did the Yahoo posts on the Yankee's Prospects thread ruin it for all Yankee fans? I have not seen a Yankees article or reference since.

by epconde on Mar 19, 2026 10:04 AM EDT up 0 recs

still would love to see team success analysis

I mentioned this before in one of the call for suggestions, but I would love to see an analysis of which teams have had better success developing their "surefire" prospects, and to what degree the failure of those prospects to develop due to injuries is caused by the team's approach to those prospects. In my mind, the Phillies haven't been able to keep pitchers healthy, including their minor league pitchers, and I don't know if that's a problem with their approach or just bad luck.

by jpollo02 on Mar 18, 2026 3:52 PM EDT 0 recs

Good idea!

And off the top of my head, I'd agree with your assessment of the Phillies, and add to that the Pirates. John, what do you say?

Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!

by Lyle on Mar 19, 2026 11:17 AM EDT up 0 recs

Wish You Were Here

is one of my favorites.

The site will take a little adjustment period to get familiar with it, but I'm sure we will all adjust fine. Hope is works better for all in the long run.

by TCapone30 on Mar 19, 2026 8:29 AM EDT 0 recs