MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

**Rocky2018** · 03-06-2019, 08:58 AM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

Originally posted by millertime98

Which of these is most likely...

I don’t currently see any of these scenarios happening, but if I had to pick one I would say the Padres, with the signing of Machado combined with a ton of top rated prospects they of all those teams listed could if things fall the right way could become a constant contender for a good period of time. I honestly think Trout stays in LA unless something dramatic happens and they go into a full rebuild mode and he sees them not having a chance for another long period of time

**millertime98** · 03-06-2019, 09:11 AM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

Originally posted by Rocky2018

I don’t currently see any of these scenarios happening, but if I had to pick one I would say the Padres, with the signing of Machado combined with a ton of top rated prospects they of all those teams listed could if things fall the right way could become a constant contender for a good period of time. I honestly think Trout stays in LA unless something dramatic happens and they go into a full rebuild mode and he sees them not having a chance for another long period of time

Yeah, I get that. However, I'm using 30 team control and I want to shake things up. I'm sick of the same teams being at the top and at the bottom. I wish you could offer with more than a few teams at once.

I think he might want to head East (other than SD) because most people in America wouldn't recognize him walking on the street. Maybe he wants to go back towards the Jersey area and goes with Philly ( Harper is with CHW in my franchise but PHI has Machdo). We'll see. I posted a new thread with a poll of these long shots. It will be interesting to see.

**Rocky2018** · 03-06-2019, 10:34 AM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

Originally posted by millertime98

Yeah, I get that. However, I'm using 30 team control and I want to shake things up. I'm sick of the same teams being at the top and at the bottom. I wish you could offer with more than a few teams at once.

I think he might want to head East (other than SD) because most people in America wouldn't recognize him walking on the street. Maybe he wants to go back towards the Jersey area and goes with Philly ( Harper is with CHW in my franchise but PHI has Machdo). We'll see. I posted a new thread with a poll of these long shots. It will be interesting to see.

Yea I could definitely see him going to Philly both irl and in your franchise as you say they have Machado. I’m not sure if a move east for the fame/notoriety part of it would play a big part, Trout doesn’t take me as a guy (not knowing much of his personality) that seeks to be more glorified. I do think it would be great for the game if he was available more in big games (notably the playoffs). Interested to see where he goes

**mlblover15** · 03-06-2019, 11:15 AM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

This is and has been by FAR the best game I have played since going to All-Star mode... this probably will never happen for me again in my life on this level.

<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td align="center" colspan="13">Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Indians</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="40%">May 11, 2019</td><td align="right" width="5%">1</td><td align="right" width="5%">2</td><td align="right" width="5%">3</td><td align="right" width="5%">4</td><td align="right" width="5%">5</td><td align="right" width="5%">6</td><td align="right" width="5%">7</td><td align="right" width="5%">8</td><td align="right" width="5%">9</td><td align="right" width="5%">R</td><td align="right" width="5%">H</td><td align="right" width="5%">E</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Oakland ()</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right" class="active">11</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">0</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Cleveland ()</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center" colspan="13"><b>W:</b> Drew Smyly (3-2) <b>L:</b> Trevor Bauer (4-4)</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td colspan="5">Scoring Summary</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" width="84%">SCORING DETAILS</td><td align="right" width="8%">OAK</td><td align="right" width="8%">CLE</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="7%">OAK</td><td align="center" width="7%">1st </td><td width="70%">Jones homered to left (389 ft) Marte scores. </td><td align="right" width="8%">2</td><td align="right" width="8%">0</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="7%">OAK</td><td align="center" width="7%">1st</td><td width="70%">Davis homered to center (476 ft)</td><td align="right" width="8%">3</td><td align="right" width="8%">0</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="7%">OAK</td><td align="center" width="7%">3rd </td><td width="70%">Davis homered to right (390 ft)</td><td align="right" width="8%">4</td><td align="right" width="8%">0</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="7%">OAK</td><td align="center" width="7%">3rd</td><td width="70%">Odor homered to right.</td><td align="right" width="8%">5</td><td align="right" width="8%">0</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="7%">OAK</td><td align="center" width="7%">5thf</td><td width="70%">Hosmer homered to center (457 ft)</td><td align="right" width="8%">6</td><td align="right" width="8%">0</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="7%">OAK</td><td align="center" width="7%">5th</td><td width="70%">Odor homered to center </td><td align="right" width="8%">7</td><td align="right" width="8%">0</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="7%">OAK</td><td align="center" width="7%">7th</td><td width="70%">Davis homered to center</td><td align="right" width="8%">8</td><td align="right" width="8%">0</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="7%">OAK</td><td align="center" width="7%">7th</td><td width="70%">Hosmer homered to right (373 ft)</td><td align="right" width="8%">9 </td><td align="right" width="8%">0</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="7%">OAK</td><td align="center" width="7%">7th</td><td width="70%">Suarez tripled and deflected off left fielder Pence. Odor scores. </td><td align="right" width="8%">10</td><td align="right" width="8%">0</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="7%">OAK</td><td align="center" width="7%">9th</td><td width="70%">Davis homered to right (441 ft)</td><td align="right" width="8%">11</td><td align="right" width="8%">0</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#00483A" colspan="9"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">Oakland Athletics</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="41%">HITTERS</td><td align="right" width="7%">AB</td><td align="right" width="7%">R</td><td align="right" width="7%">H</td><td align="right" width="7%">RBI</td><td align="right" width="7%">BB</td><td align="right" width="7%">SO</td><td align="right" width="7%">HR</td><td align="right" width="10%">AVG</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Marte, CF</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.229</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Jones, DH</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right" class="active">.281</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Davis, LF</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right" class="active">.266</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Hosmer, 1B</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right" class="active">.325</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Odor, 2B</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right" class="active">.212</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Suarez, 3B</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.209</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Piscotty, RF</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.227</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Russell, SS</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">198</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Medrano, C</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.050</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td>TEAM TOTALS</td><td align="right">41</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td colspan="9"><b><u>BATTING:</u></b><br /><b>2B:</b> Odor ()<br /><b>3B:</b> Suarez (1)<br /><b>HR:</b> Odor 2 (13), Davis 4 (18), Hosmer 2 (12), Jones (10)<br /><b>RBI:</b> Odor 2 (24), Davis 4 (33), Hosmer 2 (28), Suarez (7), Jones 2 (23)<br /><b>GIDP:</b> Jones</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#002A5C" colspan="9"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">Cleveland Indians</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="41%">HITTERS</td><td align="right" width="7%">AB</td><td align="right" width="7%">R</td><td align="right" width="7%">H</td><td align="right" width="7%">RBI</td><td align="right" width="7%">BB</td><td align="right" width="7%">SO</td><td align="right" width="7%">HR</td><td align="right" width="10%">AVG</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Lindor, SS</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.281</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Kipnis 2B</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.250</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Ramirez, 3B</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.323</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Myers, RF</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.195</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Ramierez DH</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.255</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Dominguez, 1B</td><td align="right">30</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.235</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Pence, LF</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.204</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Mejia, C</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.195</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Zimmer, CF</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">.237</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td>TEAM TOTALS</td><td align="right">29</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">30</td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td colspan="9"><b><u>BATTING:</u></b><br /><b>2B:</b> Mejia (6)<br /><b>HBP:</b> Kipnis <br /><b>GIDP:</b> Lindor</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#00483A" colspan="9"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">Oakland Athletics</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="41%">PITCHERS</td><td align="right" width="7%">IP</td><td align="right" width="7%">H</td><td align="right" width="7%">R</td><td align="right" width="7%">ER</td><td align="right" width="7%">BB</td><td align="right" width="7%">SO</td><td align="right" width="7%">HR</td><td align="right" width="10%">ERA</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Smyly (W, 3-2)</td><td align="right">9.0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">3.74</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td>TEAM TOTALS</td><td align="right">9.0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right"></td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#002A5C" colspan="9"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">Cleveland Indians</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="41%">PITCHERS</td><td align="right" width="7%">IP</td><td align="right" width="7%">H</td><td align="right" width="7%">R</td><td align="right" width="7%">ER</td><td align="right" width="7%">BB</td><td align="right" width="7%">SO</td><td align="right" width="7%">HR</td><td align="right" width="10%">ERA</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Bauer (L, 4-4) </td><td align="right">4.2</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right" class="active">5.12</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Clevinger </td><td align="right">4.1</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right" class="active"></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td>TEAM TOTALS</td><td align="right">9.0</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right"></td></tr></table></body></html>

**countryboy** · 03-06-2019, 12:34 PM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

Cardinals to make run at Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor

The first targets of free agency are known as the Cardinals have made it clear that they intend to be strong contenders for the services of either Carlos Correa or Francisco Lindor. There is no one preference over the other at this point, as Lindor is a switch hitter that would fit into the lineup and Correa provides a power threat the Cardinals have lacked at the SS position that would fit into the lineup. Both are elite defenders.

Paul DeJong is still currently under team control but his lack of plate production has prompted the Cardinals to look into the addition of one of these two free agents. DeJong has been solid with the glove, but has been average at best at the plate. A signing of Correa or Lindor would almost certainly mean that DeJong is moved sometime this winter.

More to come....

**Councilmann_Jamm** · 03-06-2019, 01:03 PM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

Originally posted by millertime98

Which of these is most likely...

Why not just give Trout contracts same years and $ and let him decide. The #1 team doesn't always sign the guy and go from there.

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**Councilmann_Jamm** · 03-06-2019, 01:04 PM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

Originally posted by countryboy

Cardinals to make run at Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor

The first targets of free agency are known as the Cardinals have made it clear that they intend to be strong contenders for the services of either Carlos Correa or Francisco Lindor. There is no one preference over the other at this point, as Lindor is a switch hitter that would fit into the lineup and Correa provides a power threat the Cardinals have lacked at the SS position that would fit into the lineup. Both are elite defenders.

Paul DeJong is still currently under team control but his lack of plate production has prompted the Cardinals to look into the addition of one of these two free agents. DeJong has been solid with the glove, but has been average at best at the plate. A signing of Correa or Lindor would almost certainly mean that DeJong is moved sometime this winter.

More to come....

A month into season CB makes a trade of key free agent for old Cardinal that's has been traded in the past.....

**millertime98** · 03-06-2019, 04:26 PM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

Originally posted by Councilmann_Jamm

Why not just give Trout contracts same years and $ and let him decide. The #1 team doesn't always sign the guy and go from there.

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I'm going to do that. I do that with each Free Agent in the off season. However, after 3 teams offer the computer starts to eliminate the other teams. I'd like it to a legit signing.

**JH927** · 03-06-2019, 06:06 PM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

Originally posted by mlblover15

Since I have always been a trade addict in baseball games I finally decided to just put it in the hands of the CPU. Heck, I did it with all things other than lineups and pitching rotations.

two trades have already taken place. One was just a trade of minor leaguers. the last one we traded a C pot outfielder to the Dodgers for Chase Utley. Whom we already placed on waivers.

it will be fun to see what this does to my team overall over time. I know a lot of you don't agree with doing this but it might be fun to see how this all turns out. I am just a manager, after all, I have no say in who comes and who goes...

Why would you place your next MVP on waivers?!

LOL. But really, even after his ratings dropped, I could still rake with Chase in the game.

**edeadstroke** · 03-06-2019, 07:43 PM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

Originally posted by millertime98

Which of these is most likely...

IRL, I would say Angels, Phillies and then the Yankees. If you are restricted to the choices you posted because of salaries then I would go Baltimore (close to home), Padres (as spending six years in California, San Diego is the only major city I would want to spend time in and maybe Trout has become a West Coast guy) and as a dark horse, Miami (still better weather than Baltimore, closer to home than San Diego and got beaches too).

That is my 2 cents worth.

**edeadstroke** · 03-06-2019, 07:52 PM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

Originally posted by mlblover15

Since I have always been a trade addict in baseball games I finally decided to just put it in the hands of the CPU. Heck, I did it with all things other than lineups and pitching rotations.

two trades have already taken place. One was just a trade of minor leaguers. the last one we traded a C pot outfielder to the Dodgers for Chase Utley. Whom we already placed on waivers.

it will be fun to see what this does to my team overall over time. I know a lot of you don't agree with doing this but it might be fun to see how this all turns out. I am just a manager, after all, I have no say in who comes and who goes...

I too feel I get a little over zealous regards to trades, so many Reds I want back on the team I feel this blocks my younger players from making it to THE BIGS.

So I normally run one franchise, a Fantasy Franchise with all the players I want. Then a second, Actual Team Franchise where trades, releases and such are determined by what the Reds do in real life.

**countryboy** · 03-06-2019, 10:16 PM

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First of the big free agents come off the board

It didn't take long for a few free agents to sign with new teams.

CP Jake McGee signed a one year deal worth $7.20M with the Yankees

SP Lance McCullers Jr signed a 3 year $33M deal with the Tigers

C Blake Swihart signed a 4 year $27.20 deal with the Giants to be the heir to Buster Posey

**edeadstroke** · 03-07-2019, 12:39 AM

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2017 REDS FANTASY FRANCHISE

After splitting the first home-stand series with Milwaukee, the Reds got a day off, then played their first interleague series with the Baltimore Orioles. The Reds were (8-5) and 3 games back of the Cubs in the NL Central. The Orioles (4-7) and 3.5 back of the Yankees.

GAME 1

CIN - Sonny Gray (1-0) vs BAL - Dylan Bundy (0-1)

SP Sonny Gray would start out the game pitching well, only giving up 1 run in the first 4 innings of play, but hit a snag and gave up 2 more runs in the fifth. Trailing in the bottom of the fifth, 0-3, the Reds managed to score 1 run and had 2 runners on when Sonny's turn to bat came up. Sonny was pulled for a pinch hitter, Hernan Iribarren, Hernan roped one to RF Mark Trumbo for the final out of the inning.

Orioles SP Bundy pitched well, 7.0 IP and 1 run, in the 8th score still 3-1 in favor of Baltimore, Votto doubled. Manager Buck Showalter would relieve Bundy with RP Liranzo, this would be good for the Reds as the absolutely pounced all over Liranzo. C Devin Mesoraco would double driving in Votto, and a barrage of hits followed with the Reds scoring a total of 5 runs in the 8th inning. Liranzo left pitching only 1/3 of an inning, giving up 5 hits, 4 runs plus the inherited run from Bundy. RP Brach would come in and quiet the Reds. But the damage had been done, the Reds would go on to win the series opener 6-3. CP Jonathan Broxton would record his 6th save of the season. SP/LRP Brandon Finnegan would get his second win out of the bullpen.

Lots of hits were spread around, but only 1B Joey Votto would get more than one hit in the game. Joey went 3 for 4 with a run scored. LF Andrew Benintendi and SS Zack Cozart would make their hits count as they each left the yard.

GAME 2

CIN - Mike Leake (1-0) vs BAL - Chris Tillman (1-1)

Cincy's SP Mike Leake coming off a complete game win versus the Brewers last game, hoped to continue his strong pitching. The Reds would jump out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 3rd, this would be all they would need as Leake continued to dominate, going 8 innings, allowing only 3 hits with 0 runs and 8 strikeouts. CP Jonathan Broxton would come out in the 9th to re-court another save, his 7th.

The Reds bats were a little less productive this game, getting only 4 hits, but getting 2 needed runs. 2B Scooter Gennett left the yard and CF Drew Stubbs drove in the other run of this low scoring affair. No home runs for SP Mike Leake this game, DARN!, hoping to start a streak.

GAME 3

CIN - Matt Belisle (1-1) vs BAL - Vidal Nuno (2-0)

So can the Reds do it? Can they sweep the Orioles? Lets find out...

SP Matt Belisle was back on the mound after leaving his last start in the first after getting drilled in the shin and being saddled with a loss after 0.0 innings pitched. Baltimore would score 1 run in the top of the 5th and then again 1 run in the 7th off Besile. Belisle would be lifted in the seventh with 2 runners on and his pitch count at 102, he pitching 6.2 innings allowing 4 hits with 2 runs and striking out 7. Not too bad, unfortunately the Reds bats just were not doing much. SP/LRP Bronson Arroyo would get the nod, he closed out the 7th stranding the Orioles 2 base runners.

In the bottom of the 8th C Devin Mesoraco would get a single and would be promptly replaced with UT Hernan Iribarren. Hernan's speed would diffidently be a factor as he crossed home plate way quicker than Mesoraco would have on a 2 run home-run by 3B Travis Shaw, tying the score at 2-2. Bronson would continue to pitch well, going into extra innings, pitching 4.1 innings in relief allowing no hits and striking out 6 batters. Arroyo would be pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the 11th.

Top of the 12th and RP J.J. Hoover pitching, Orioles 1B Chris Davis would put one over the wall in right-center, giving Baltimore the lead, 3-2, and eventually the win. So much for all of those Reds fans who brought their brooms to the game. Maybe they could help with the cleaning up in the stands. Boooooo!!!

NOTES: Reds (10-6) now finish their home-stand by taking on the Cubs (13-2), the Cubs now lead the division over the Reds by 3.5 games. Man a sweep now would be great, also a miracle. We believe in magic...and you know that we do...

EXTRA NOTES: Manager Rocco Baldelli has brought the idea up to send one of his coaches on a KFC run for buckets of chicken. The Reds need their bats to come alive versus the Cubs, and a chicken sacrifice to the Baseball Gods might do the trick. Rocco claims to have watched a documentary about this voodoo practice and it worked.

Reds ownership approves, so they sent Front Office Staff to KFC, Popeye's and even Kroger's for rotisserie chickens.

**edeadstroke** · 03-07-2019, 01:05 AM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

2017 REDS FANTASY FRANCHISE

A few posts back JoshC posted his Reds Roster, so I thought I would do the same, as if anyone really cares, but yeah, I am doing it anyways...

STARTING FIVE

SP Matt Belisle
SP Anthony DeSclafani
SP Homer Bailey
SP Sonny Gray
SP Mike Leake

EVERYDAY EIGHT

-C Devin Mesoraco
1B Joey Votto
2B Scooter Gennett
SS Zack Cozart
3B Travis Shaw
LF Andrew Benintendi
CF Drew Stubbs
RF Jay Bruce

DA BENCH

-C Tucker Barnhart------------> * C Ryan Hanigan
2B Jose Peraza----------------> *SS Paul Janish
SS Pat Valaika
LF Adam Duvall----------------> *CF Hernan Iribarren
CF Billy "Hot Wheels" Hamilton
------------

---------( I made up Hot Wheels)

THE NO BULLSH!T PEN - These guys mean BUSINESS

SP Bronson Arroyo
SP Brandon Finnegan
RP J.J. Hoover
RP Michael Lorenzen
RP Logan Ondrusek--------> *SP Tim Adleman----> * RP Josh Smith
RP Tony Cingrani
CP Jonathan Broxton

* Denotes players who have been sent down or players who have been called up in our ROSTER ROTATION PROGRAM. Players who have been sent down from the Majors must stay down in the minors for a minimum of 10 days before being called back up, unless they are replacing a legitamately injured Major league player.

**millertime98** · 03-07-2019, 08:52 AM

Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

Originally posted by edeadstroke

IRL, I would say Angels, Phillies and then the Yankees. If you are restricted to the choices you posted because of salaries then I would go Baltimore (close to home), Padres (as spending six years in California, San Diego is the only major city I would want to spend time in and maybe Trout has become a West Coast guy) and as a dark horse, Miami (still better weather than Baltimore, closer to home than San Diego and got beaches too).

That is my 2 cents worth.

Thanks for your input! FYI: budgets are off and I only posted those as they are the currently non competitive teams that have outstanding young players and are looking to make the leap to contenders by signing a big name guy. Kind of like the Padres just did. They sold Machado on the farm system as well as the climate etc. I know the Yankees, Red Sox, Angels, Dodgers and Phillies will be in on the talks. I just hate that in the game after three teams offer they start eliminating teams so there is only 3 at a time.

Really, I pride myself on running legit and realistic franchises. I know it sounds dumb but I go back and forth with every decision, such as "is signing Trout a legit option or is it fast tracking my franchises and taking the easy way out?".

I'd also like to see "small market" teams and teams always at the bottom of the standings rise up and overtake some of the big boys. The Reds have won the division and been in the playoffs in all three of my years so far. The Padres have sniffed the playoffs but Baltimore (me), Miami, KC, Detroit, Texas have all been at the bottom and setting records for futility.

Maybe I just think too much.

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