MLB 14 The Show Franchise Progress

[Yankees3133]

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Yankees Franchise (Really enjoying the season so far)

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3GB Indians & Toronto for Wildcard, 1GB Red Sox

Going into September with a bunch of games against Toronto and Red Sox

Some Stats...

-Team BA .245, 3rd in league in HR's
-Team ERA 3.64 (10th in league, 3rd in AL)

Good

-Beltran .280 32 HR's 88 RBI's
-McCann .265 29 HR's 74 RBI's in only 385 AB's
-CC 11-5 3.04 ERA, 1.09 WHIP
-Roberston 1.68 ERA 31SV

Bad

-Jeter .232 9 HR's 38 RBI's (Batting 8th for me vs RH)
-Gardner .237 5 HR's
-Roberts .214
-Tex .222 18 HR's
-Nova 4-7 4.96 ERA

Made some adjustments to lineup due to injuries and no production from some players.

Lineup

Ellsbury
Beltran
McCann
Tex
K Johnson
Solarte
Ichiro
Jeter
Almonte/Mason Williams

DL
Pineda 6+ months
Soriano 1 Month
Gardner 1 Month
Cervelli 2 months

Kuroda - Released - After 3 month injury rating went down to 65

[Heroesandvillains]

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Is there a Franchise Off-season discussion thread? I'd like to discuss what players were available as free agents, rule 5 draft, who you signed/traded for, etc.?

I finished with the Phillies last night 79-83 . I was three games out of the last wildcard spot but the Nats ran away with it and Braves ended up beating the A's in the Series. I am looking to get some young up and coming players and move on from the old, large contracts if I can help it...

Interested to see if anyone has any suggestions!

This thread is for any and all things Franchise.

[Heroesandvillains]

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Gary Sanchez got World vs US honors. A strong showing in AA early in the season got him a promotion to AAA. He started off rough but hit a stride and has been showing great power.

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Catcher Brian McCan earns HR Derby entry.

McCan went on to beat Yonder Alonso.


Tanaka wins the start for the AS team, beating out Verlander who is also in the CY Young race.


B. Gardner gets an AS honor, goes 0-1 with 2 SB, 2 runs.


McCan goes deep.


D. Robertson enters the game, giving up 1 BB. Runners on 2nd and 3rd, 3-5 AL.



(Ellsbury also got a bench spot but some glitch made him have crazy face)

Damn! Our All-Star selections were nearly identical! LOL!

I really need to give you all an update! Bad Heroes!

[eF 5ive]

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Damn! Our All-Star selections were nearly identical! LOL!

I really need to give you all an update! Bad Heroes!

Idk why but Gardner is fire for me every franchise I play in the MLB series. After the ASB, he went deep 3 games in a row vs the Reds. I believe he only had 2 up until that point. He's hitting .305 I think (highest on the team. After him it's like .275). Might have taken a dip during the Rangers series though.

It might be "cheese", but whenever I don't see that 3B playing the bunt I'm putting one down. Idk why either because he makes solid contact, but I just figure the high contact players can bring someone home, or that a safety is better than a ground ball that could potentially keep my guy on third.

I've been playing some small ball. :/

[Heroesandvillains]

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Idk why but Gardner is fire for me every franchise I play in the MLB series. After the ASB, he went deep 3 games in a row vs the Reds. I believe he only had 2 up until that point. He's hitting .305 I think (highest on the team. After him it's like .275). Might have taken a dip during the Rangers series though.

It might be "cheese", but whenever I don't see that 3B playing the bunt I'm putting one down. Idk why either because he makes solid contact, but I just figure the high contact players can bring someone home, or that a safety is better than a ground ball that could potentially keep my guy on third.

I've been playing some small ball. :/

I've been know to try the bunt hit too.

Gardner's killing it with me too. He's second on the team at .285. Ellsbury leads us at .292.

Third place? I think McCann is like .258 or something? LOL!

[eF 5ive]

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I've been know to try the bunt hit too.

Gardner's killing it with me too. He's second on the team at .285. Ellsbury leads us at .292.

Third place? I think McCann is like .258 or something? LOL!

Ha! Ellsbury was crushing for me up until end of June going into July. He had an AS start locked up but dropped his BA to >.270. Trout had like a .250 BA all season and he must have hit a stride in June-July because he's at .277, 15 HR, 47 RBI. He's .447 in his last 10.

K. Johnson was > .200 but end of June into July he heated up, he's only at .224 but .343 in his last 10 with 2 HR, 6 RBI. B. Roberts just came back from a broken leg so hopefully Johnson can be more useful coming off the bench.

Roberts is hitting an inflated .291, 86 AB, went 0-3 his first game back, and in his second appearance was a double away from the cycle.

He came back just in time. I don't think his hitting will last once he's playing everyday. I'm contemplating just playing KJ and limiting Roberts play to avoid injury incase we do make a playoff trip which is looking likely with weak play in the division.

I reworked the rotation after the ASB based off performance. I'm running:
1. CC
2. Tanaka
3. Pineda
4. nova
5. Kuroda

Vidal Nuno, and Thornton have been beast for me in the BP but that's about it, outside of Robertson.

I'm trying to avoid trades because this FA should be promising.

I didn't draft by need but more so best talent on board. I hit gold with my first selection in a 3B. He's 6'3, 199 LB. Sky is the limit with 20 HR power, solid contact and a great arm. He could be MLB ready next season. Solarte is playing 'decent' and he's inexpensive. I don't plan on spending Yankee money, but rather keeping a 'cap' and starting to grow talent. I won't let a gem pass me though, but hoping to not send the bank to 33+ year old players.

Villain, you can add me on PSN if you want. eF-5ive. Goodluck in your 'chise! Post some updates!

[Heroesandvillains]

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Ha! Ellsbury was crushing for me up until end of June going into July. He had an AS start locked up but dropped his BA to >.270. Trout had like a .250 BA all season and he must have hit a stride in June-July because he's at .277, 15 HR, 47 RBI. He's .447 in his last 10.

K. Johnson was > .200 but end of June into July he heated up, he's only at .224 but .343 in his last 10 with 2 HR, 6 RBI. B. Roberts just came back from a broken leg so hopefully Johnson can be more useful coming off the bench.

Roberts is hitting an inflated .291, 86 AB, went 0-3 his first game back, and in his second appearance was a double away from the cycle.

He came back just in time. I don't think his hitting will last once he's playing everyday. I'm contemplating just playing KJ and limiting Roberts play to avoid injury incase we do make a playoff trip which is looking likely with weak play in the division.

I reworked the rotation after the ASB based off performance. I'm running:
1. CC
2. Tanaka
3. Pineda
4. nova
5. Kuroda

Vidal Nuno, and Thornton have been beast for me in the BP but that's about it, outside of Robertson.

I'm trying to avoid trades because this FA should be promising.

I didn't draft by need but more so best talent on board. I hit gold with my first selection in a 3B. He's 6'3, 199 LB. Sky is the limit with 20 HR power, solid contact and a great arm. He could be MLB ready next season. Solarte is playing 'decent' and he's inexpensive. I don't plan on spending Yankee money, but rather keeping a 'cap' and starting to grow talent. I won't let a gem pass me though, but hoping to not send the bank to 33+ year old players.

Villain, you can add me on PSN if you want. eF-5ive. Goodluck in your 'chise! Post some updates!

I just got internet at the house (first time ever) but still don't have a wi-fi router yet. I'll be sure to add you when I get up and running (if I don't it means I forgot so remind me).

Robertson has been terrible with me. ERA just shy of 7.00 if I recall. He was nearly sent back to AAA until I decided to trade for Marmol to be my set up man. Aceves is now my closer and Robertson and Thornton platoon the 7th.

Roberts missed almost a month with me too! Leg problems!

I'll have to get a recap for everyone. At least some basic stats and standings. Although my team ERA is near 3.81, my starters are all probably over performing thanks to having spent half of my season on the slightly-too-easy Default All-Star (Classic/Timing/QC's only).

Made some adjustments not long ago so things are starting to balance out. However, when I was on Default, my starters seemed a little too strong while my bullpen seemed a little too weak. Now it's more leveled out though.

I'll update you guys soon.

[HadlerT]

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I'm playing as the Mariners, obviously.

I'm at the ASB, and surprisingly, I've played every game this far. I've never done this far, or at least stuck with it this long before. We are 53-42

Cano and Seager have been key to our success thus far. Cano is the leading AL MVP cantidate, he's hitting somewhere around .350+ and has a leads the league in RBIs. Seager is hitting .290-ish with about 15 HRs and 65 RBIs

Felix and Fernando Rodney have been dominant, and Felix was the AL starter for the ASG.

Our All-Stars:
Felix, Cano, Seager, & Rodney

My starting line up/rotation/bullpen (when everyone is healthy):

CF James Jones
RF Willie Bloomquist/Endy Chavez
2B Cano
DH Corey Hart
3B Seager
1B LoMo/Smoak
C Zunino
LF Ackley/Saunders
SS Brad Miller

Bench:
C Sucre

Rotation:
Felix
Iwakuma
Erasmo Ramirez
Roenis Elias
Chris Young

Bullpen:
LR Lucas Luetge
MR Yoervis Medina
MR Farquhar
MR Wilhelmsen
MR Furbush
SU Joe Beimel (been really successful)
CL Rodney

[guayo10]

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Playing with the Yanks 34-10 (managing till ASG) up by 8.5 games. Only 4 above the A's for the best record. 1st trade of the season between the LA teams.

Los Angeles Angels (21-22) get:

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Los Angeles Dodgers get (28-17) get:

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[NDAlum]

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I gave up on my Astros franchise. It felt artificial with all the minor league players I had and there were some SCEA guys on my team. I think I signed them as FA's after the draft period. I also called up guys I drafted way too early and unrealistically.

I found a team that I am absolutely in love with: the Pittsburgh Pirates. I'm six games into the first season and having a blast. Their roster composition is ideal for what I like to do. They have a solid outfield and some other serviceable veterans. I made the move for Ike Davis and Ernesto Frieri to mirror real life. I started Polanco in the bigs and he'll have a rivalry with Oscar Tavares of STL for years and years.

On the hill they have Cole and some decent other guys. Bullpen is solid but nothing stands out as amazing.

I'm 4-2 so far winning 2/3 against CHC & STL. The stadium is beautiful, the jerseys are crisp, and the minor league system is stocked.

Getting to battle with the Cards for the NL Central is going to be a blast.

[guayo10]

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ASG + HR Derby time. Yanks have been surprisingly really good during the sim at the break the standings are as follow:

Side note Tex just won the HR Derby, 6-5 v HanRam.:

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AL East
1.Yanks
2.O's 19 GB
3.Rays 21 GB
4.Sox 21 GB
5.Jays 24.5 GB

AL Central
1.Royals
2.Twins 1 GB
3.Sox 6 GB
4.Indians 8.5 GB
5.Tigers 9.5 GB

AL West
1.A's
2.M's 9 GB
3.Rangers 10 GB
4.Angels 12 GB
5.Stros 23.5 GB

AL Wild Card
1.O's
2.M's
3.Rays 1 GB
4.Rangers 1 GB
5.Red Sox 1 GB
6.Twins 3 GB
7.Angels 3 GB
8.Jays 4.5 GB
9.White Sox 8 GB
10.Indians 10.5 GB
11.Tigers 11.5 GB
12.Stros 14.5 GB

AL Best Record
1.Yanks
2.A's 11 GB
3.O's 19 GB
4.M's 20 GB

NL East
1.Phillies
2.Nats 9 GB
3.Mets 9 GB
4.Braves 11 GB
5.Marlins 13 GB

NL Central
1.Reds
2.Cardinals 1 GB
3.Brewers 1.5 GB
4.Pirates 9 GB
5.Cubs 10 GB

NL West
1.Dodgers
2.Diamondbacks 10.5 GB
3.Padres 12 GB
4.Rockies 14.5 GB
5.Giants 19.5 GB

NL Wild Card
1.Diamondbacks
2.Padres
3.Cardinals 2 GB
4.Nats 2 GB
5.Mets 2 GB
6.Brewers 2.5 GB
7.Rockies 2.5 GB
8.Braves 4 GB
9.Marlins 6 GB
10.Giants 7.5 GB
11.Pirates 10 GB
12.Cubs 11 GB

NL Best Record
1.Dodgers
2.Phillies 4.5 GB
3.Diamondbacks 10.5 GB
4.Padres 12 GB

MLB Best Record
1.Yanks
2.Dodgers 8.5 GB
3.A's 11 GB
4.Phillies 13 GB

Some trades made during the break:

New York Yankees (Designated 2B Roberts for assignment.) get:

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San Francisco Giants get:

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Cubs get:

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Jays get:

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A's get:

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Cubs get:

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[guayo10]

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All Star game done with. AL win 5-4. Up 5-0 until the 7th when CarGo hit a grand slam, had the bases loaded in the 8th as well but Holland got a K on Dom Brown.

AL Lineup

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AL Starter

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NL Lineup

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NL Starter

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Result

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MVP

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[B Easy]

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I gave up on my Astros franchise. It felt artificial with all the minor league players I had and there were some SCEA guys on my team. I think I signed them as FA's after the draft period. I also called up guys I drafted way too early and unrealistically.

I found a team that I am absolutely in love with: the Pittsburgh Pirates. I'm six games into the first season and having a blast. Their roster composition is ideal for what I like to do. They have a solid outfield and some other serviceable veterans. I made the move for Ike Davis and Ernesto Frieri to mirror real life. I started Polanco in the bigs and he'll have a rivalry with Oscar Tavares of STL for years and years.

On the hill they have Cole and some decent other guys. Bullpen is solid but nothing stands out as amazing.

I'm 4-2 so far winning 2/3 against CHC & STL. The stadium is beautiful, the jerseys are crisp, and the minor league system is stocked.

Getting to battle with the Cards for the NL Central is going to be a blast.

I agree with all of this. The Pirates are a great choice if you don't have a favorite team, or just want to try something new and different.

I've thrown them around as a possible team to play with on the side, but haven't gotten started on anything yet. I like their young outfield a ton. Alvarez and Walker are solid, Davis is a favorite of mine from his Mets days. Gerrit Cole is filthy with that easy motion. 98 mph effortlessly. Plus slider, curve as well.

Enjoy your franchise! I'll be interested to see how it goes for you.

[Cyrus09]

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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?

[WaitTilNextYear]

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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?

Brewers. Angels. Rangers. Rays.