Help Choose A Team For Franchise

[skeletore2002]

I had one of these threads last year for people who aren't sure who to use in franchise mode to ask for advice.

I'm a big Yankees fan, but rarely use them because they are generally overrated and way too good. Using the OSFM rosters, are the Yankees overrated this year, or is there a little bit more of a challenge using them? I'm much better at pitching than hitting, so I prefer using a team that is good at hitting with maybe one excellent starting pitcher and the rest decent/average. So if I don't use the Yankees, I was thinking maybe Rangers or Orioles? I plan to play all 162 games, so I prefer a team with a chance at making the playoffs, but not overly good (no Tigers, Dodgers). Any advice would be appreciated.

[Dwenny]

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The Yankees are good, but they are old (Red Sox are also, but not as bad ). Be interesting to see how many you have left, due to injuries at the end of the season.

[Chetballard]

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Well the Rangers have your one pitcher you want Yu Darvish and decent hitting.
The Orioles have great power hitters and great overall lineup and nice home stadium.The Orioles do not have one standout pitcher though just from a ratings view point. Yu Darvish is a 95 and one best starting pitcher on the Show. The orioles highest starting pitcher is around 77-79 i think.

[alexgators1]

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I chose the Astros because they were the worst team on there in terms of rankings from last season, so I wanted to build them up.

[jakeywakey911]

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I went with the Padres, They're decent to eh at pitching, with a few good hitters but overall they aren't too good nor super duper crappy. And on the plus side their stadium is one of my favorites here in California! Petco Park is awesome

[indcolts18288]

Re: Help Choose A Team For Franchise

I had one of these threads last year for people who aren't sure who to use in franchise mode to ask for advice.

I'm a big Yankees fan, but rarely use them because they are generally overrated and way too good. Using the OSFM rosters, are the Yankees overrated this year, or is there a little bit more of a challenge using them? I'm much better at pitching than hitting, so I prefer using a team that is good at hitting with maybe one excellent starting pitcher and the rest decent/average. So if I don't use the Yankees, I was thinking maybe Rangers or Orioles? I plan to play all 162 games, so I prefer a team with a chance at making the playoffs, but not overly good (no Tigers, Dodgers). Any advice would be appreciated.

I think the Yankees would give you a good challenge. Their farm system is pretty garbage and their team is old and needs blown up. Not to mention Jeter's retirement.

[Da Amba Lamps]

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the cubs, holy **** my rtts pitcher is there now. in 5 games pitched they have scored 6 runs for me?

[milldaddy]

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I have A Twins one. Hitters are solid but Pitcher really suck. I'm making a Marlins one when the Hybrid rosters are out.

[geisterhome]

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For me it's between Indians and Rockies now. I'm planning on playing almost all games myself. Very tough decision right now, so I'd very thankful for some thoughts about those teams and which of them you guys would chose?

I'm looking for a team with future that already has an outside chance this season btw, so I ended up not being able to decide btwn those 2....

[Trequartist]

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For me it's between Indians and Rockies now. I'm planning on playing almost all games myself. Very tough decision right now, so I'd very thankful for some thoughts about those teams and which of them you guys would chose?

I'm looking for a team with future that already has an outside chance this season btw, so I ended up not being able to decide btwn those 2....

Having played the Rockies in my Dodgers franchise (haven't played the Indians yet), they have a very strong line up from the jump. The only real issues I would see moving forward are pitching. It's hard to go wrong with Cuddyer/Tulo/Cargo/Morneau/Arenado/Rosario to start.

[Royal Black]

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I like using the Mariners. They have very good pitching and an improved offense with Robinson Cano.

[geisterhome]

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I like using the Mariners. They have very good pitching and an improved offense with Robinson Cano.

mariners were in my selection as well but i decided i wont play any teams with retractable roof stadiums until scea includes them one way or the other, hopefully next year...

Any one who has experience playing with the indians?

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[JPCaveman13]

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I've been running with the DBacks for both RTTS and franchise. They have a young rotation in 1-4 who become strong pitchers (at least for me as three won 20+ and the 4th won 18 and ERAs between 2.36 and 3.38). Their bullpen can use some upgrades in a few areas like long-relief and maybe a solid middle reliever or set-up. Defense and hitting are fairly solid but could use some upgrades at third (both are aging and retire soon) and maybe develop the middle infield and another outfielder. Goldschmidt, Trumbo, and Montero make a solid middle and Parra has good speed in the leadoff spot.