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  • ECUoak
    Rookie
    • Jul 2013
    • 272

    #2386
    Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

    Originally posted by JoshC1977
    After being swept in the World Series by the Astros, my Reds moved into the 2019-2020 offseason.



    Much of our "offseason" building actually occurred during the regular season as many of the moves we made were forward-thinking and focused more on the future rather than a "win now". Frankly speaking, the goal for 2019 was to compete for the playoffs, but we not only did that, but got hot enough to carry momentum through the playoffs.



    So, with the majority of the starting lineup and pitching staff in good shape, we had the following goals:



    1. Improve the catching situation.

    2. Improve the bench

    3. Find a lefty starter to fill the number 5 spot

    4. Find a lefty reliever (while we have 2 good ones now, I prefer having 3 in the bullpen)



    So, this is what we did (I'm not in front of system, so I have no numbers):



    1. Signed Tyler Flowers to be our starting catcher. Yasmani Grandal was a tempting target, but we wanted to be budget-conscious and Flowers represented a solid, if unspectacular, upgrade. Last year's starter, Yan Gomes, will be relegated to bench duty.

    2. We made hay in filling our bench. We signed Josh Harrison, Jedd Gyorko, Kevin Pillar, and Ronald Torreyes all to short-term deals. Harrison will serve as a utility IF, Gyroko as a power righty off the bench who can fill in several spots (and may platoon a bit with Votto/Scooter), and Pillar will platoon in LF with Scott Schebler and serve as a solid defensive replacement. Torreyes may spend some time in the minors, depending on whether or not we keep a young Rule 5 pick on the roster. The bench will also be complemented by holdover lefty slugger Daniel Palka, who hit 20 HRs in limited duty last season. While the bench consists of a lot of aging vets, they give us a chance to develop a number of younger prospects in 2020.

    3. While not a need, I wanted to have another lefty starter to pair with Madison Bumgarner. We snagged former Colorado SP Tyler Anderson to a 1 year deal. He had a solid 2019 in Coors field and I think he could be a solid number 5 for us.

    4. I love having good lefties in the bullpen and we're in great shape with Amir Garrett and Jose Alvarado already in the bullpen. But, we overpayed slightly in negotiating a deal with Baltimore to acquire lefty flamethrower Tanner Scott.



    We still have a lot of financial flexibility to make deals, if needed, but this is a team I feel pretty good about.



    The projected 26 man roster looks like this (subject to change based on ST)



    C - Tyler Flowers

    1B - Joey Votto

    2B - Scooter Gennett (who will be defending his Triple Crown)

    3B - Eugenio Suarez

    SS - Brandon Crawford

    LF - Scott Schebler

    CF - Floyd Ivey (I use SDS rosters and he was a AAA guy in the one I used...Ivey is a contact-hitting CF with very good speed/fielding)

    RF - Randall Grichuk



    I Bash Righties - Daniel Palka

    I Bash Lefties - Jedd Gyorko

    (F)utility IF - Josh Harrison

    Defensive OF - Kevin Pillar (he'll also platoon with Schebler)

    Backup C - Yan Gomes

    26th man - up for grabs, but it WILL be a position player



    SP - Madison Bumgarner

    SP - Luis Castillo

    SP - Marcus Stroman

    SP - Tanner Roark

    SP - Tyler Anderson



    LRP - Yonny Chirinos (I use Yonny for a lot of purposes - he'll see ~150 IP)

    MRP - Tanner Scott

    MRP - Kyle Barraclough

    MRP - Jose Alvarado

    SU - Amir Garrett

    SU - Ryne Stanek

    CL - Craig Kimbrel



    So, this is not a "sexy" team by any means, but I think we're good enough (on paper) to get back to the playoffs. We're going to again be a station-to-station team, with only Ivey representing a significant speed threat. We'd had hoped to get a faster backup OF than Pillar but the handful of those available were quite one-dimensional and Pillar checked a lot of other boxes for us. I also tried to find left-handed basher that could actually be OK in the OF, but none met the power potential of Palka, so we're going to have to live with his abysmal defense if he plays the field.



    I also spent a fair bit of time evaluating our minor league system and grabbing some low-cost guys that might be able to play roles ("D" potential guys in their late 20s can be excellent bargains to fill out AAA and allow prospects to develop down in AA).



    ---From a "gamer" perspective, this was an off-season that really allowed me to scratch that "I want to be a GM and tinker" itch while staying true to the core of this roster and allowing me to follow storylines. I think we all have a tendency of making a bunch of "splashy" moves (and I did that in Year 1) but it can also be immersion-breaking as you can quickly lose that continuity of storylines. I don't need to "look up stats" to see what 2/3 of my roster did last year...I already know...because I was right there with them through every single pitch.



    I'm still debating about starting year 2 now or waiting for MLB20 to drop....but I have a feeling I am going to just start it and carry it over whenever the game launches.


    I like the idea of grabbing cheap “D” players. I might have to do that this offseason to keep some of my prospects developing.


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    • JoshC1977
      All Star
      • Dec 2010
      • 11564

      #2387
      Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

      Originally posted by ECUoak
      I like the idea of grabbing cheap “D” players. I might have to do that this offseason to keep some of my prospects developing.
      Yeah, I mean, I'm using an SDS roster from early/mid May (which is when I started this franchise). There is a smattering of guys who have OVRs in the high 60s/low 70s who are like 27-30 yrs old with low potentials who are still on minor league contracts. But many are good enough to get major league ABs without killing ya and they're fungible assets. Worst-case, I can use them as 'filler' guys in AAA and keep the majority of my prospects down in AA while they mature a bit more. This isn't too far off of real life either as the biggest jump for prospects is the one from A to AA.

      On a little different angle, I drafted a SP last year who is a 75 overall. He's 22 yrs old, but a D potential. He's got 90+ stamina and decent enough numbers across the board (he's basically a low-ceiling college pitcher that's maxed-out). I added him straight to the 40-man roster....going to milk as many innings off of his arm as possible. Best case is that he shows more upside and his potential bumps up to keep him as a serviceable guy that hangs around for a few years; if not, I can get passable dirt-cheap innings before he fades into nothing - and there's a lot of value in that. I pitched with him a little bit, and I actually really like his stuff (and the fact he wears traditional glasses when pitching...it just somehow fits). He's going to be a great storyline guy to follow and if he pitches well in ST, I may very well add him to the major league roster.
      Play the games you love, not the games you want to love.

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      • ECUoak
        Rookie
        • Jul 2013
        • 272

        #2388
        MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

        Dodgers come out of the All Star break sluggish dropping 2 out of 3 games against the Cubs. The losses came by scores of 2-3 and 1-4 in the first 2 games before the Dodgers won game 3, 6-4 in 14 innings.

        The Dodgers front office went to work and were able to avoid arbitration hearings this off season with 2 of its stars by coming to terms on contract extensions with both CF Cody Bellinger and recently acquired 3B Matt Chapman. Bellinger was inked to a 4 year $116.10 mil deal while Chapman received $120.26 mil over 5 years. The Dodgers plans are to move Justin Turner to 1B when he returns from the IL and slide Max Muncy to 2B where he originated. Chris Taylor would become the infield depth rather than an everyday player and the Dodgers can part ways with Kike Hernandez.


        SP Walker Buehler was extended for 3 years and $10.40 mil and RP Josh Fields signed for 4 years and $15.8 mil.

        Unfortunately it seems like SP Clayton Kershaw is pricing himself out of a deal with the Dodgers. The 32 year old lefty is seeking a multi year deal around $31 mil a year.


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        Last edited by ECUoak; 01-11-2020, 01:13 PM.

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        • mlblover15
          3X MLBTS Champion
          • Dec 2004
          • 4144

          #2389
          Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

          This is my Franchise update as of September 1st, 2020.


          Let me start with the standings entering the final month of my second third season of this franchise that I started in 18. I am currently a two-time defending world champion going for the vaunted threepeat.

          AL EAST

          Boston(87-52) throughout the season has seemed to be struggling to put it all together and stay on top of the division. However, due to a strong showing in August, they have put themselves securely atop the division with an 11 game lead entering the final month of the season.

          AL CENTRAL


          it has been a straight-up dog fight for most of the season between the top two teams in this division most if not all of the season. The Twins (73-65) have been leading the division by a slim to the moderate margin for most of the season. However thanks to some subpar play by both teams during August this season. it sees the Royals and twins tied for the division lead headed into the final month of the season. they face off six more times in the final month. who will come out on top? we have to wait this out.

          AL WEST


          The division has never truly been in question here. As the defending two-time world series champion, Oakland Athletics have had a chokehold on this division for a very long time. They secured the division back on August 19th of this season.


          AL WILD CARD


          it is down to a four-team race in this one. With the Mariners holding home-field advantage atop the standing here. the Angels are just a game back of them for the second spot. the chase teams are the Blue Jays a game and a half back of the Angels for the second wild-card spot. then you have the twins three and a half-game back for the second spot.



          NL EAST


          The Mets might go wire to wire to win the division this year. I can't think of a day they have been out of first place all season. I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure I'm not. anyway. they have had to hold off a surging Nationals team which continues to test the first-place Mets. They are currently just five games back going into the final month of play.


          NL CENTRAL

          The Chicago Cubs will be your division winners barring the biggest collapse in MLB history going into the final month of the season. they have been playing strong enough to build a 18.5 game lead over the remainder of the division going into the final month of the season.


          NL WEST


          Arizona has been the class of this division for the better part of the season. everyone, of course, picked the Dodgers to win the division by a wide margin once again. However, Arizona has had other ideas. Holding off surges by both the dodgers (3.5 games back in second place) and the Rockies (5.5 games back in third place).


          NL WILD CARD


          This once was like a rat nest has finally thinned out the herd so to speak. The Dodgers are atop the pile with a 84-53 record. The Rockies with a record of 82-55 are just two and a half games back of the top spot. The final contestant in this race is the Nationals. with a record of 80-57 are just two games back of the final spot.


          I did over the all-star break tie up most of my roster to extensions through at least 20203. So this franchise will be continuing on at least through then. I am hoping to keep this current run going until all players have retired. So I should be playing with this core group of players for quite a few more years.

          see you at the end of the year for all the latest. including awards.
          "Baseball is life, without Baseball life itself ceases to exist." - Ken Sprague

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          • cnelly4
            Pro
            • Dec 2007
            • 736

            #2390
            Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

            AL CENTRAL GETTING INTERESTING

            The Twins just took 2 of 3 from the Yankees in Minnesota, and the White Sox just lost a 3-game sweep to the lowly Marlins. Their lead in the central is down to just 4 games, and the Twins are traveling to Chicago for upcoming 4-game weekend series. The Twins also trail the 2nd wild card spot by just 2 games.


            OTHER DIVISIONS

            Out in the AL East, the Red Sox currently have a 6.5 game lead on the Yankees, with Rays just 7.5 back. In the AL West, the Astros carry the top record in the AL and have an 8.5 game lead over the Mariners. The Mariners and Yankees hold the 2 wild card spots, with the Rays, Twins, Angels all with 2.5 games.


            In the NL East, the Phillies lead the Braves by 1.5 games and the Nationals by 3.5 games. The NL Central leading Cubs carry the best record in the NL, with the Reds the closest team at 12.5 games back. In the West, Dodgers have a slim 1.5 game lead over the Rockies, with the Giants just 5.5 games back. The Rockies have the 1st wild card slot, while the Giants and Reds are currently tied for the 2nd spot. The Nationals, Braves, Brewers and Cardinals are all within 6.5 games of that 2nd spot.
            MLB The Show 23: Follow my Twins 'chise here!

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            • Rocket32
              MVP
              • May 2016
              • 1639

              #2391
              Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

              The calendar has flipped to July and the All Star Break is now just 2 days away.
              Results from our latest games: 2 of 3 @ KC, 3 game sweep vs Mariners, and 2 of 3 Vs Toronto. The Yankees are currently halfway through a 4 game series vs Boston at Yankee Stadium, and we’ve taken the first 2 games. We are now 64-26 and have opened up a 10 game lead on Boston for the division. We took game 1 4-2, and won game 2 in 10 innings 4-3 via a Judge walkoff solo HR.

              And we have some big news out of the AL East over the past few days.
              First, the Blue Jays dealt 1B Rowdy Tellez to the White Sox for prospect LF Jorge Aybar.
              Tellez has been on the trade block for a while now as the Jays blocked him over the offseason by signing 1B Anthony Rizzo to a 5 year deal. Tellez will start at AAA but could potentially take over for now 33 year old Jose Abreu at 1B after next season.

              Second, Rays Trade RF Austin Meadows to the Blue Jays for SP Sean Reid Foley.
              After adding Yasiel Puig over the offseason, the Rays have been looking to move Meadows as they already have an OF of Kiermaier, Pham, Puig, and Avisail Garcia. Brandon Lowe can also play LF. Meadows is a nice lefty bat, but his defense is concerning. Foley is 24 with a ton of potential.

              Third, Red Sox acquire 1B Daniel Vogelbach from Mariners for Prospects CF Jordyn Adams and 3B Bobby Dalbec.
              Boston lost Steve Pearce for the season early on and have finally properly replaced him. Vogelbach struggles vs lefty’s but brings real power vs RH pitching from the left side of the plate. He’s under team control through 2024. He’ll form a platoon with Mitch Moreland. A nice upgrade for them.

              And if that’s not enough, the Jays announced the promotion of top prospect SS Bo Bichette. He’ll platoon with Brandon Crawford for now. It’s Bo time.


              As for us, Edwin should be back by the start of the second half.
              Next: Jordan Montgomery vs Drew Smyly, and then Jose Urena vs Chris Sale to take us into the ASB.

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              • DJ
                Hall Of Fame
                • Apr 2003
                • 17756

                #2392
                Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

                Downloaded Ridin's All-Star Fictional Roster over the weekend and man is it incredible! You'll know who most of the players are on each team, and there's some legit fictional players mixed in as well.

                I started up a franchise with the Toronto Blue Jays and won the opener 5-4 in 11 innings over the Detroit Tigers. I'll post some of the names when I'm back in front of the game.

                Anyone looking to freshen things up with The Show, this roster is the way to go.
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                • countryboy
                  Growing pains
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 52775

                  #2393
                  Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

                  2 weeks until trade deadline, Cardinals sit at .500

                  With 2 weeks until the trade deadline, the Cardinals sit at .500 (50-50) on the season, 12 games out of the Central and 4 1/2 games behind the wildcard.

                  As mentioned earlier the Cardinals are having to decide whether to try and get help to get into the playoffs as a wildcard or if they should sell some pieces and build for the 2025 season and beyond. The only other option was to stand firm and ride out the season with the roster they have.

                  The Cardinals' front office has been debating back and forth for several weeks now and it appears they are no closer to a decision on what to do now than they were then. A season full of such promise has been extremely frustrating and has the team and the fanbase alike wondering if changes are needed.

                  There's no doubt that significant injuries have played a key part in the struggles this season. The Cardinals currently are without reigning NL MVP Patrick Wisdom and will be until September, and could just shut him down for the season if the playoffs are out of reach. Juan Fabregas was lost for the season just mere 10 days into the season. Other significant injuries this year include; Harrison Bader for 2 months, Jack Flaherty for 4 weeks on 2 separate IL stints, Carlos Martinez, Michael Wacha, Carson Kelly (currently on 10 Day IL), and Dylan Carlson (currently on 60 Day IL).

                  The other big culprit to the Cardinals problems ahs been the inconsistent bullpen. Trevor Rosenthal was removed from the closer role and replaced by Roberto Osuna. Jordan Hicks and Mike Mayers were optioned to the minors, although Hicks has returned. Andrew Miller was signed and then DFA'd, and the Cardinals are still looking for consistency, 100 games into the season. No doubt, the Cardinals will be looking at a massive overhaul of their bullpen this winter.

                  So what does that mean for the Cardinals as they approach the deadline? Well...that is what everyone around the organization is wondering. Do they sell expensive pieces to try and do a mini rebuild to compete in 2025? Do they trade prospects in hopes of reaching the playoffs this year and make a run? Do they hold firm and make decisions this winter?

                  I guess the next 2 weeks will provide those answers. For now, the Cardinals are just looking to find something, anything, to feel positive about this season.
                  I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

                  I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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                  • Shamhat1915
                    Rookie
                    • Jul 2012
                    • 476

                    #2394
                    Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

                    With the The Show 20 right around the corner, and not being able to recover my saves when my PS4 went down, I don't feel right starting up a new complete franchise. At least one where I'm playing the games. However, I think I will do a supersim franchise that I may carry over. Something to tide me over until I can get The Show 20 and start up a new Tigers franchise.

                    So now I'm debating on the team for my SuperSim franchise. I'll be using the Opening Day OSFM rosters, and am looking at one as the Orioles, Padres, Giants or Royals. Leaning more towards Baltimore.
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                    • Rocket32
                      MVP
                      • May 2016
                      • 1639

                      #2395
                      Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

                      With the All Star Break behind us, the second half is about to begin.
                      Before the break, we completed the sweep against a Betts-less Boston squad.
                      Yankees All Stars:
                      RF Aaron Judge
                      3B Miguel Andujar
                      SP Jordan Montgomery (not the ASG starter).
                      AL Defeated the NL 9-2. The highlight was 2 2 run bombs from Boston’s JDM to lead the AL to Victory.
                      Judge repeats as HR derby champ, barely beating Cubs Javier Baez in a finals tiebreaker 1 min swing off.

                      Unfortunately we suffered a big blow the game before the ASB.
                      DJ LeMahieu broke his foot diving into a base. He’ll be out 2-3 months, likely through most of September if not the season. He will be available for the postseason though. As an everyday player and our lead off man, losing him for so long hurts.

                      With the next man up being 35 year old injury prone Troy Tulowitszki, the Yankees FO rushed to the phones to put something together before play resumed.
                      They found their man on a 33-57 Brewers team. Enter Travis Shaw.
                      To the Brewers: prospects LF Josh Stowers, 1B Mike Ford, and OF Mike Tauchman.
                      Stowers is the headliner, they needed help behind 1B Jesus Aguilar and a backup OF. Ford is blocked here.

                      Travis Shaw was the best available option for the price we were willing and able to pay. He’s a power hitting lefty that can play quality defense at 3B, 1B, and 2B. His big flaw is he can’t hit left handed pitching much at all. His power has dropped off last year and this year compared to 2017 and 2018 where he broke out as a low 30s HR hitter. He hasn’t reached 20 since. His walks have been down and his strikeouts have gone up. His OBP dropped from the mid 340’s to the 310’s. As a pull hitting lefty bat coming to Yankee Stadium, we fully expect his bat to return. He also comes with a season of ARB control next year if we want him back. He’s no DJ but he’ll do.


                      Next up: We open the second half with a repeat of our last stretch of games but on the road this time. 3 @ Toronto then 4 @ Boston. That will be another big 4 game series but we’ll be in a very good position even if we only split with them. We’re up 11.5 on them and after this we only see them 2 more games, all the way in late September. Betts is back for them. Trade Deadline Prep is in 3 days.

                      News:
                      AL Central Arms Race?
                      With the Indians falling off, the Central is wide open. The only path to October for one of these 5 mediocre teams is through the division. The Twins pulled off a surprise blockbuster landing Padres SP Chris Paddack for a trio of very talented prospects: 2B Eddie Cortez, SP Brusdar Graterol, and CP Colin Logan. Paddack was thought to be a building block in SD but the Twins made an offer they couldn’t refuse. Then the White Sox pulled off their own blockbuster acquiring star Rangers closer Jose Leclerc for prospects SS Andres Gimenez, LF Steele Walker, and recently acquired 1B Rowdy Tellez. We now wait for a response from the Indians, Royals, or Tigers.

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                      • countryboy
                        Growing pains
                        • Sep 2003
                        • 52775

                        #2396
                        Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

                        Cardinals split series with Dodgers

                        The Cardinals split their 4 game weekend series with the Dodgers by winning Sunday's series finale. The Cardinals are now 12 games behind the Brewers in the National League Central and trail the Padres and Cubs by 4 1/2 games for the second wildcard spot. The Reds hold the top spot by 1 1/2 over the Padres and Cubs (6 games over the Cardinals)

                        The Cardinals got a big performance out of Paul DeJong who went 3 for 5 with a homerun, double, single, and 4 RBI. His big 3 run homerun in the 7th put the Cardinals up 6-4, as the Cardinals had trailed the entire game. The bullpen was able to secure the victory with Pedro Baez and Jordan Hicks shutting out the Dodgers over the final 3 innings.

                        The two games the Cardinals lost were both due to bullpen blowups as Zack Burdi blew a lead in Saturday's game and Robby Scott blew a lead on Friday.

                        The Cardinals will now head home to face the Pirates for a 3 game series, then take off Thursday, before travelling to Milwaukee for a 3 game weekend series against the division leading Brewers.



                        Cardinals activate Carson Kelly from 10 Day IL


                        The Cardinals got good news Sunday as Carson Kelly has been activated off the 10 Day IL and will be back in the lineup Monday night against the Pirates. Kelly was on the IL due to a hamstring pull.

                        Kelly is hitting .285 with a homerun and 21 RBI's and has been a consistent bat in the lineup all year.

                        Top prospect Devon Snow was optioned back to Memphis to make room on the 25 man roster.
                        I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

                        I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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                        • countryboy
                          Growing pains
                          • Sep 2003
                          • 52775

                          #2397
                          Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

                          Cardinals will trade Ozzie Albies before the deadline


                          The Cardinals front office is currently mulling offers for SS Ozzie Albies, as they intend to trade him before the July 31st deadline in 10 days.

                          The Cardinals were listening to offers several weeks ago, but that was apparently just to get a gauge on the market and what type of return to expect. With that information in hand, the Cardinals sent out a notice to the other 29 clubs that they intend to trade 26 year old and are going over the offers received to determine the best return package.

                          The most interested team is reportedly the Texas Rangers, but the Rangers want the Cardinals to take Andrelton Simmons in the deal, but the Cardinals do not want to take on his contact, even though its expiring at the end of the season. Nor do they want to risk waiving him, and being stuck with his contract should he go unclaimed.

                          The Cardinals are not open to only trading Albies to contenders and its rumored the Cardinals at this time prefer not to trade him to a National League team, although a good enough offer could sway that mindset.

                          Albies came to the Cardinals in a trade with the Twins and it was expected Albies would be the future at shortstop. But a public verbal spat, and poor offensive numbers since arriving have moved the Cardinals front office to trade the 26 year old in lieu of continuing to pay his $18M per year contract over the next 3 years.

                          The Cardinals do have 23 year old Samuel Franco at Memphis that could replace Albies, or they could choose to re-sign Paul DeJong this offseason after reuniting with him about a month ago.

                          While we wait to know who will be the everyday shortstop in 2025, we know for sure it won't be Ozzie Albies.
                          I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

                          I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


                          Louisville Cardinals/St.Louis Cardinals

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                          • DJ
                            Hall Of Fame
                            • Apr 2003
                            • 17756

                            #2398
                            Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

                            I have to admit, all of the sign-stealing news this week has made it difficult to get excited to play MLB The Show.
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                            • GoDucks1224
                              MVP
                              • Jul 2012
                              • 2623

                              #2399
                              MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

                              Originally posted by DJ
                              I have to admit, all of the sign-stealing news this week has made it difficult to get excited to play MLB The Show.


                              Just make it your goal to destroy the Astros. That’s what I do lol. I also lowered the ratings for a bunch of their players to reflect their future (hopefully) inability to cheat.

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                              • Shamhat1915
                                Rookie
                                • Jul 2012
                                • 476

                                #2400
                                Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

                                Originally posted by countryboy
                                Cardinals split series with Dodgers

                                The Cardinals split their 4 game weekend series with the Dodgers by winning Sunday's series finale. The Cardinals are now 12 games behind the Brewers in the National League Central and trail the Padres and Cubs by 4 1/2 games for the second wildcard spot. The Reds hold the top spot by 1 1/2 over the Padres and Cubs (6 games over the Cardinals)

                                The Cardinals got a big performance out of Paul DeJong who went 3 for 5 with a homerun, double, single, and 4 RBI. His big 3 run homerun in the 7th put the Cardinals up 6-4, as the Cardinals had trailed the entire game. The bullpen was able to secure the victory with Pedro Baez and Jordan Hicks shutting out the Dodgers over the final 3 innings.

                                The two games the Cardinals lost were both due to bullpen blowups as Zack Burdi blew a lead in Saturday's game and Robby Scott blew a lead on Friday.

                                The Cardinals will now head home to face the Pirates for a 3 game series, then take off Thursday, before travelling to Milwaukee for a 3 game weekend series against the division leading Brewers.



                                Cardinals activate Carson Kelly from 10 Day IL


                                The Cardinals got good news Sunday as Carson Kelly has been activated off the 10 Day IL and will be back in the lineup Monday night against the Pirates. Kelly was on the IL due to a hamstring pull.

                                Kelly is hitting .285 with a homerun and 21 RBI's and has been a consistent bat in the lineup all year.

                                Top prospect Devon Snow was optioned back to Memphis to make room on the 25 man roster.

                                Have any plans yet for the Trade Deadlines? Think the team can make a run in the last part of the season? You're not too far off from a wildcard spot, but that may just be pushing it. Unless the team goes on a tear in the next week or something.
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