Re: MLB 16 Franchise Progress Thread
So there I was sitting at home, minding my own business listening to the wife complain about me playing The Show 17 again…Then I noticed a phone call coming from my phone with 510 area code. Oh course I answered it cause I didn’t know anyone with that area code. I then heard the man with a play, Billy Bean, stun by the offer that he gave me. He offered a 9 million 3 year offer to help him rebuild the Oakland A’s.
Of course, I didn’t know what to say, I was just an ordinary guy with no skills as GM. I told him that I would accept his offer. Let the rebuild of this great franchise begin.
January 16:
Just before spring training I had to think of the team, the scouts, and the coaches, where to begin. First the Roster, we need to make a big splash. Need to bring that guys in through trade that will fit around the core players, but where to start. I got it, we need a centerfielder and leadoff hitter that can play in the outfield of Oakland Coliseum. I called Kansas City and got wheeling and dealing with them and brought in Lorenzo Cain, I know that he is going to be a FA at the end of the year, but if we do good I think we could resign him.
Next, we need a #1 starting pitcher, I looked across the bay and knowing the Giants minor leagues have no one there and they are loaded at starting pitching. That’s right I got the big guy, Jeff Samardzija. He was a perfect fit in our budget and I believed he was number one plus we have team control on him for a couple of season and Hunter Strickland.
After that day I need a break and have dinner with the Wife, she pick a nice restaurant downtown.
January 17:
Well back at it again, where else do we need help at. I called in some of the scouts to get there opinion on the roster, of course they just through a bunch of jargen at me trying to intimidate the rookie GM. Finally, have enough, I said Bullpen. There was silence in the room. “Listen we when games through pitching and defense. We where 4th in the MLB in home runs and that got you nowhere. Let’s go back to the tried and true. Pitching and defense.”
Made a few more calls to various teams to get a feel on what they wanted and during those calls the Dodgers called me. Offered me Yasmani Grandal, I couldn’t say no. Switch hitting Catcher with power. We can work with him. Let’s do it.
Few hours later, I secured more bullpen help with the Marilins since Derek Jeter was doing a fire sale down there in Maimi. Thank you. Welcome back Brad Ziegler and welcome Kyle Barraclough and a small deal for Jake McGee, of the Rockies.
Now on to Arizona for Spring Training……..
March 31:
Sorry for not writing, but spring training was fun and busy. Seem like every news caster want to talk to the new GM and want to bash the trades that I made, but that is life in pro sports. I can tell you that we walked out of spring training with no injuries and our roster all set up. I trust Bob Melvin a lot, but something about him just strikes me off, anyway he was really helpful on setting the roster. I told him that the biggest thing right now for us is that we carry 13 pitchers, our hitters are still to young to bring up and they need more time. He agreed to try it and see what happens.
Starting Pitchers
1. Jeff Samardzija
2. Sean Manaea
3. Kendall Graveman
4. Chris Bassitt
5. Jharel Cotton
Relief Pitchers
1. LRP Raul Alcantara
2. MRP Brad Ziegler
3. MRP Daniel Coulombe
4. MRP Ryan Dull
5. MRP Hunter Strickland
6. SU Jake McGee
7. SU Kyle Barraclough
8. CP Blake Treinen
Starting Lineup
1. CF Lorenzo Cain
2. RF Matt Joyce
3. 2B Jed Lowrie
4. DH Kris Davis
5. 1B Matt Olson
6. 3B Matt Chapman
7. C Yasmani Grandal
8. SS Marcus Semien
9. LF Dustin Fowler
Bench
1. 3B/RF/LF Renato Nunez
2. RF/2B/SS/3B Chad Pinder
3. C Dustin Garneau
I think the team looks good, we have speed and power. Pitching could be better, but if Bassitt has a bounce back year and Cotton turns to the ace that we know he could be. Our starters will be the best in the league. The bullpen is solid if make it to the 6th inning or 7th inning with a lead game is over.
Well wish me luck, cause tomorrow starts a new year and we got the Angles for a four-game series. I know they are tough with Trout and Pujols.
So there I was sitting at home, minding my own business listening to the wife complain about me playing The Show 17 again…Then I noticed a phone call coming from my phone with 510 area code. Oh course I answered it cause I didn’t know anyone with that area code. I then heard the man with a play, Billy Bean, stun by the offer that he gave me. He offered a 9 million 3 year offer to help him rebuild the Oakland A’s.
Of course, I didn’t know what to say, I was just an ordinary guy with no skills as GM. I told him that I would accept his offer. Let the rebuild of this great franchise begin.
January 16:
Just before spring training I had to think of the team, the scouts, and the coaches, where to begin. First the Roster, we need to make a big splash. Need to bring that guys in through trade that will fit around the core players, but where to start. I got it, we need a centerfielder and leadoff hitter that can play in the outfield of Oakland Coliseum. I called Kansas City and got wheeling and dealing with them and brought in Lorenzo Cain, I know that he is going to be a FA at the end of the year, but if we do good I think we could resign him.
Next, we need a #1 starting pitcher, I looked across the bay and knowing the Giants minor leagues have no one there and they are loaded at starting pitching. That’s right I got the big guy, Jeff Samardzija. He was a perfect fit in our budget and I believed he was number one plus we have team control on him for a couple of season and Hunter Strickland.
After that day I need a break and have dinner with the Wife, she pick a nice restaurant downtown.
January 17:
Well back at it again, where else do we need help at. I called in some of the scouts to get there opinion on the roster, of course they just through a bunch of jargen at me trying to intimidate the rookie GM. Finally, have enough, I said Bullpen. There was silence in the room. “Listen we when games through pitching and defense. We where 4th in the MLB in home runs and that got you nowhere. Let’s go back to the tried and true. Pitching and defense.”
Made a few more calls to various teams to get a feel on what they wanted and during those calls the Dodgers called me. Offered me Yasmani Grandal, I couldn’t say no. Switch hitting Catcher with power. We can work with him. Let’s do it.
Few hours later, I secured more bullpen help with the Marilins since Derek Jeter was doing a fire sale down there in Maimi. Thank you. Welcome back Brad Ziegler and welcome Kyle Barraclough and a small deal for Jake McGee, of the Rockies.
Now on to Arizona for Spring Training……..
March 31:
Sorry for not writing, but spring training was fun and busy. Seem like every news caster want to talk to the new GM and want to bash the trades that I made, but that is life in pro sports. I can tell you that we walked out of spring training with no injuries and our roster all set up. I trust Bob Melvin a lot, but something about him just strikes me off, anyway he was really helpful on setting the roster. I told him that the biggest thing right now for us is that we carry 13 pitchers, our hitters are still to young to bring up and they need more time. He agreed to try it and see what happens.
Starting Pitchers
1. Jeff Samardzija
2. Sean Manaea
3. Kendall Graveman
4. Chris Bassitt
5. Jharel Cotton
Relief Pitchers
1. LRP Raul Alcantara
2. MRP Brad Ziegler
3. MRP Daniel Coulombe
4. MRP Ryan Dull
5. MRP Hunter Strickland
6. SU Jake McGee
7. SU Kyle Barraclough
8. CP Blake Treinen
Starting Lineup
1. CF Lorenzo Cain
2. RF Matt Joyce
3. 2B Jed Lowrie
4. DH Kris Davis
5. 1B Matt Olson
6. 3B Matt Chapman
7. C Yasmani Grandal
8. SS Marcus Semien
9. LF Dustin Fowler
Bench
1. 3B/RF/LF Renato Nunez
2. RF/2B/SS/3B Chad Pinder
3. C Dustin Garneau
I think the team looks good, we have speed and power. Pitching could be better, but if Bassitt has a bounce back year and Cotton turns to the ace that we know he could be. Our starters will be the best in the league. The bullpen is solid if make it to the 6th inning or 7th inning with a lead game is over.
Well wish me luck, cause tomorrow starts a new year and we got the Angles for a four-game series. I know they are tough with Trout and Pujols.
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