For this years game I've decided to take control of 4 teams. Two are my favorite teams from both leagues, and the other two are two teams which should provide me a challenge in rebuilding. I've decided to go w/ 2 AL and 2 NL teams.

AL
Baltimore Orioles (my 2nd fav. team)
Kansas City Royals (my AL challenge)
NL
Philadelphia Phillies (fav. team)
Washington Nationals (my NL challenge)

Since my Phils are the reigning champions my overall goal...

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After my failed associations w/ the Sixers and Wizards I've learned 2 lessons so far.

1. Never train your players after having played a game.
2. Remember to turn CPU trades off after the regular season.

I'm still having a lot of fun w/ this game, and I still want to run an association mode and get at least a decade deep into it.

I'm going to go back to the Suns...A team who I started an association w/ upon release day, but never went back to.
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First Merry Christmas to all!

Well...its a sad day for my Wizards association. After playing 20 user games as the Wizards I decided to pack it in and sim the season out. I was 20-22 when I simmed, and finished the season 34-48.

My plan was to get into the first offseason, make a few moves, and head into the 09-10 season ready to dominate w/ a healthy Arenas and company.

Well...after working out prospects etc I decided to take a look at the 'League News'...

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Despite 20 Turnovers, Wizards outlast Boston by 3, 108-105

Coming off a frustrating and difficult road loss to the Hornets, the Wizards looked impressive on the road against the East's #1 team, the Boston Celtics.

Washington commanded control throughout the first half, leading 58-43 at halftime. At one point the Wizards were up by 20 pts in the 2nd qtr.

The third qtr would finish with the Wizards still maintaining the lead. However, Boston would cut...

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Wizards 3-gm Win Streak Snapped

Association Day: 01/02/2009

The Wizards lose a tough one on the road to the New Orleans Hornets.

After being down 32-16 after one quarter of play. The Wizards got out on a 9-0 run to start the 2nd qtr, and looked alive after a dismal 38% shooting 1st qtr.

Washington pulled back into the game after strong play in the 2nd qtr, and finished down at the half by 5; 48-43. However, costly turnovers prevented them from...

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