Help me pick a team...yeah one of those threads

[pistolpete]

It's going to be MLB 2k12 PC with the new MKHarsh and Co. rosters and I want to play all 162. Basically I don't want a juggernaut, or a slug, and they have to play in a nice stadium and have some decent pitching. I plan to play all 162 and I cannot be giving up 10 runs a game.

I don't have a favorite team.

[strawberryshortcake]

Oakland Athletics (I'm a little biased).

I personally love the Oakland Coliseum. It's got historic character. There are practically no well known "stars" on the team, up and coming maybe (Jared Parker, Cespedes), but no stars. The team is comprised of essentially rookies with sprinkles of a few veterans. The starting pitching staff is essentially rookies as well. The bullpen finally got on track with Sean Dolittle (rookie; 7th inning), Ryan Cook (rookie; 8th inning), and Grant Balfour (9th inning).

Last year, practically no one game gave them a chance to make the playoffs let alone compete in their division. They were projected to finish last place or second to last place in their division. If my memory serves me correctly, they were 5 games out of 1st place with 10 games remaining on the schedule. The Oakland Athletics grabbed sole possession of 1st place when they beat the Texas Rangers in game 162. Bob Melvin won AL Manager of the Year.

*Ryan Cook (rookie righty), Sean Dolittle (rookie lefty; 1st baseman converted to a pitcher; went through A ball, double A, triple A and finally last year called up to the bigs), Grant Balfour (veteran lost his closer role to Ryan Cook, but eventually regained it).

[pistolpete]

Quote: Originally Posted by strawberryshortcake

Oakland Athletics (I'm a little biased). I personally love the Oakland Coliseum. It's got historic character. There are practically no well known "stars" on the team, up and coming maybe (Jared Parker, Cespedes), but no stars. The team is comprised of essentially rookies with sprinkles of a few veterans. The starting pitching staff is essentially rookies as well. The bullpen finally got on track with Sean Dolittle (rookie; 7th inning), Ryan Cook (rookie; 8th inning), and Grant Balfour (9th inning). Last year, practically no one game gave them a chance to make the playoffs let alone compete in their division. They were projected to finish last place or second to last place in their division. If my memory serves me correctly, they were 5 games out of 1st place with 10 games remaining on the schedule. The Oakland Athletics grabbed sole possession of 1st place when they beat the Texas Rangers in game 162. Bob Melvin won AL Manager of the Year. *Ryan Cook (rookie righty), Sean Dolittle (rookie lefty; 1st baseman converted to a pitcher; went through A ball, double A, triple A and finally last year called up to the bigs), Grant Balfour (veteran lost his closer role to Ryan Cook, but eventually regained it).

I'll give them a whirl, and if I can't deal with their stadium I'll just mod it!

[ShowTyme15]

Give Houston a shot. Switching leagues, new unis, and def not a juggernaut. Good rebuilding project to run with.

[pistolpete]

Quote: Originally Posted by ShowTyme15

Give Houston a shot. Switching leagues, new unis, and def not a juggernaut. Good rebuilding project to run with.

AHHHHHHHHHHH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!

//Puke

[ShowTyme15]

Quote: Originally Posted by pistolpete

AHHHHHHHHHHH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! //Puke

LOL try Seattle.

[GruffyMcGuiness]

Biased, but give the Braves a shot. Good young outfield and 2 future stars in Heyward and Freeman, top 3 catcher in McCann, good young rotation and the best pen in baseball. Turner Field is very nice and was built for the 96 Olympics. There really isn't anything to dislike about the Bravos unless you like the Met or Phils

[Bretsky523]

Phillies!!! Year one you may make playoffs, but then you will have a mess on your hands.....