MLB 14 The Show Franchise Progress

[DallasRocks]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Franchise Progress

I´m still looking for a right team to start after my Nationals Save went boring. Thought about the Pirates, too but also about the Reds. What do you think? Looking for a team that doesn´t have to win in first year, but has a good chance for a playoff spot.

Are there other options then these 2?

Pirates, Reds, Marlins, Toronto, Colorado. What I do is play a few exhibition games with each team and see which one you could see yourself playing with. I wanted to be the Pirates but something about them while playing I couldn't see myself playing with them.

[eF 5ive]

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After defeating the Rangers 13-1 in game 1 of a four set, we dropped two straight. 2-5, 2-6.

Game 4, Tanaka pitched a solid 8, 9 K's, 4 Hits. I was down 2-1 in the bottom of the 8th but Ellsbury went deep on a hanging breaking ball. Thornton was money in the 9th, and it set up a great opportunity for Tex in the bottom of the 9th.



Since the AS snub, Tex is hitting .452, 18 hits, 7 HR, 13 RBI in his last 10. He had 12 HR on the season prior.

McCan avg is just spiraling downward since the ASB. -.-;

[DJeterFan2]

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One of the best rivalries in baseball gets underway in the Bronx. Yankees. RedSox.



Series Recap:

The Red Sox give the Yankees their all in the series.

Game 1:

Spoiler

Game 1: Lester vs. Scherzer: A Pitcher's Duel Throughout.





Lester was sharp on the mound. In his career at Yankee Stadium, Lester has always given the Yankees fits. Tonight was no different. Lester struck out 11 Yankees in 6 and two-thirds innings. "He was on again tonight. The curveball/fastball combo had us off-balance all night. The movement and speed of those two pitches is what makes him great.", said Gardner during the post game interview.



Lester's counterpart, Max Scherzer was just as good through 7 innings as he struck out 5 while giving up only 2 earned runs. "I don't think I was my best today. I gave up too many hits and walks and got into a lot of deep counts. Fortunately, I was able to make the right pitches in those situations. It seems as if my opponent in on his game when i'm on the mound. I'd prefer it that way as it forces me to be my best every time out.", Scherzer told reporters after the game.



The game was tied at 2-2 until the seventh inning when the hero of the game was Yankees Shortstop Javier Baez. With one on and two outs in the bottom of the 7th, Baez ripped a solid base hit up the middle to score the go-ahead run. "Lester was tough as nails all night, I wouldn't say he made a mistake there, I was just fortunate enough to get enough wood on the ball to get it through.

The Yankees added an insurance run in the 8th to give David Robertson a 4-2 lead in the 9th. D-Rob was able to come in the 9th to pick up the save giving the Yankees the series opening victory.

Game 2:

Spoiler

Game 2: Buchholz throttles Yankees in shutout victory.







Clay Buchholz shut down the Yankees from the very first pitch. After a 5-run first inning which included a Mike Napoli 3-run Home Run, Buchholz was able to set his own pace to the game and stymie the Yankee hitters. "I felt comfortable out there, fortunately, the guys gave me a huge lead and I was able to relax out there.", Buchholz said. The Yankee hitters were all but relaxed. They were out of their element all night and left cursing to themselves in anger and frustration.



Yankees starter Cliff Lee was tagged for 6 runs in 2 and a third innings in the ballgame, including a long 3-run home run by Mike Napoli which set the tone early. "Didn't have it. Simple as that.", Lee told reporters after the game. The Yankees left hander falls to 0-2 on the season with a 6.17 ERA. Reporters asked Joe Girardi how patient he will be with Lee, "He's a veteran, he'll figure it out. We're not asking him to be superman out there so there's no pressure to figure it out now and fast. He'll be okay."

Game 3:

Spoiler

Game 3: This game was simulated as the Red Sox beat up on the Yankees again for the 14-5 win.

Game 4:

Spoiler

Game 4: This game was partially simulated as I had to leave earlier than I expected. Jackie Bradley homers and the Yankee bullpen falters in the 9th allowing the RedSox to take 3 out of 4 from the Yankees.

[NDAlum]

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Got blown out 11-6 by the Cubs which is embarrassing. Junior Lake hit 2 HR in the same inning on me and they scored 8 that inning off Liriano.

McCutchen went 4-4 with a single, two doubles, and a triple. The second time in my first seven games I've had 3/4 of the cycle with a player. Gregory Polanco did it against the Cubs as well. Also against Arrieta.

My offense is doing well but the pitching is struggling. I'm giving up too many crooked number innings.


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[Kirkel13]

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Well I decided to wait until after the trade deadline to start my franchise with the most updated rosters possible. In the mean time, I started a fantasy draft franchise with the Pirates and the team I put together is pretty ridiculous. I did make two trades after the draft one to acquire my 2nd favorite player in the league and the other was swap a RH OF for an LH OF to get a 3rd LH in the lineup. Anyway here is my team:
Opening Day Lineup
1. RF Gregory Polanco
2. LF Bryce Harper (Acquired via trade for OF Will Myers and 3B Miguel Sano)
3. CF Andrew McCutchen
4. C Buster Posey (Acquired via trade for C Mike Zunino, SP Kyle Zimmer, SP Dylan Bundy and sent SP Archie Bradley as additional compensation)
5. 1B Anthony Rizzo
6. 3B Manny Machado
7. SS Andrelton Simmons
8. 2B Anthony Rendon
Bench
C Hector Sanchez, 1B Carlos Pena, 2B Dan Uggla, 3B Chone Figgins, OF Travis Snider, Utility Josh Harrison.
Rotation
1. Gerrit Cole
2. Sonny Gray
3. Julio Teheran
4. Zach Wheeler
5. Taijuan Walker
-My rotation couldnt have came together much better as I pitch well with all 5 of these stud right handers.
Bullpen
CP Neftali Feliz
SU Drew Storen
SU Tony Watson
RP Carlos Martinez
RP Yoervis Medina
RP Henry Rodriguez
RP Zach Britton
Notable prospects/minor Leaguers: Jameson Taillion, Mark Appel, Julio Urias, Kris Bryant, Alen Hanson, Clint Frazier, Austin Meadows, Jorge Soler and Reese McGuire.

-Not too shabby of a team if I say so myself.

[allhailben7]

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I'm in my first year of my Cubs Franchise. Pulled off the Samardzija trade on the 4th of July and went on my own from there. Rebuilt the farm system even more by getting rid of Barney for very young pitching and was in the process of simming when I got this trade offer (August Waiver trade):

Keep in mind my Cubs roster and record is actually worse than the real Cubs.

James Shields for

...
Wait for it...

Javier Baez, Addison Russell and Kris Bryant.

I stopped simming to post it on here. Thought you would like to see that.

[HozAndMoose]

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I'm in my first year of my Cubs Franchise. Pulled off the Samardzija trade on the 4th of July and went on my own from there. Rebuilt the farm system even more by getting rid of Barney for very young pitching and was in the process of simming when I got this trade offer (August Waiver trade):

Keep in mind my Cubs roster and record is actually worse than the real Cubs.

James Shields for

...
Wait for it...

Javier Baez, Addison Russell and Kris Bryant.

I stopped simming to post it on here. Thought you would like to see that.

I approve of this trade. I could be a little biased though.

[countryboy]

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Down to 12 games left in the season and I lead the NL Central by 9 games over the Reds (for those who don't know me, I use the Cardinals). I lead the weak Central (Reds/Me only teams over .500) despite the fact that Waino is 6-11 with 4.00+ ERA. Bad year for him, but Kelly, Miller, and Garcia each have 12+ wins. Wacha has 11.

I have the following schedule left:

3 vs Brewers
3 vs Reds
3 @ Cubs
3 @ Diamondbacks

The Orioles lead the AL East, Tigers lead the AL Central, A's lead the AL West. The divisions aren't even competitive.

Wildcard:

Angels
Rangers
Royals 4 GB

The Nationals have won the NL East and have the best record in NL. The Padres lead the NL West by 1/2 game over the Diamondbacks. Dodgers are 6 GB and fading.

NL Wildcard:

Diamondbacks
Dodgers
Reds 3 GB

Not a very exciting conclusion to the season given there are two wildcard teams nowadays. But hey, I'm winning and thats all that matters.

[tcsox11]

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Hi all sorry if this is a litle off topic but I am looking for a OSFM v2 30 team franchise set on Opening Day. I would really appreciate if someone could give me one. I would love to play on 30 team control but dont have the time to set up one with all of the injuries, lineups, etc. thank you very much in advance

I realize that you cannot share PS4 files so if someone has it for PS3 that i could download and then transfer over that would be great. Thanks!

[eF 5ive]

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I'm in my first year of my Cubs Franchise. Pulled off the Samardzija trade on the 4th of July and went on my own from there. Rebuilt the farm system even more by getting rid of Barney for very young pitching and was in the process of simming when I got this trade offer (August Waiver trade):

Keep in mind my Cubs roster and record is actually worse than the real Cubs.

James Shields for

...
Wait for it...

Javier Baez, Addison Russell and Kris Bryant.

I stopped simming to post it on here. Thought you would like to see that.

Seems like an overpay for Shields, no? Don't know much about teams/prospects outside of NY and possible targets, but couldn't Baez and Russel alone net you someone better or more in return than Shields?

[Gronk4M13]

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Well I decided to wait until after the trade deadline to start my franchise with the most updated rosters possible.

This is what I'll be doing, with the Yankees.

[NDAlum]

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Seems like an overpay for Shields, no? Don't know much about teams/prospects outside of NY and possible targets, but couldn't Baez and Russel alone net you someone better or more in return than Shields?

The point of posting it was to show just how ridiculous the trade offer was. Overpay doesn't come close to describing the trade offer. At least you said you don't know much about outside NY though so it's all good!

[eF 5ive]

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The point of posting it was to show just how ridiculous the trade offer was. Overpay doesn't come close to describing the trade offer. At least you said you don't know much about outside NY though so it's all good!

I just re read aha I was like wtf. Ignore my other post my wife was typing. :x

[Flightwhite24]

MLB 14 The Show Franchise Progress

I'm probably getting ready to jinx myself but my hands won't stop shaking. I'm 6 outs away from pitching my first No-Hitter ever and I've never been this deep into a game so I'm freaking out.

Kershaw is on the mound for me so I guess I should relax some and he's only thrown 72 pitches through 7. Pray for me



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[Flightwhite24]

MLB 14 The Show Franchise Progress

3 outs away!!!!! I need a beer




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