MLB 11 The Show "Franchise/Season" Progress Thread

**murphyHOF** · 07-24-2011, 12:14 AM

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THE ROYALS ARE STREAKING!!!

My season-mode Royals team has just achieved their 10th straight loss and are 1-13 in their last 14 games. A team that was in 3rd place and only 3.5GB in mid-May at 21-23 has officially wet the bed on the 2011 season.

I play offense for all games, no simming whole games. All-star zone hitting, and I fast-forward through defensive innings.

Highlights of the streak....

7.4 runs allowed per game
4 one-run losses
5 come from ahead losses
4 losses and 1 blown save by the bullpen
6 errors leading to 17 unearned runs.

Game of the Streak: a 4-0 lead on the Twins becomes a 19-7 blowout for loss #10 in a row in a game lowlighted by a 12-run 5th for the Twinkies...in which the Twins scored all 12 runs with 2 outs. 11 runs were unearned.

I've posted threads before about aspects of the game engine that I feel may be unfair or unrealistic, but there's nothing happening here other than the fact these Royals are a terrible team. The starters are awful past Luke Hochevar, the bullpen is a colossal failure, and I can't score eight runs a night to cover it up with the Royals offense.

While the streak is miserable it will probably feel pretty awesome when I end it, kinda like the way the Detroit Lions felt when they finally won a game after that 0-16 season.

Here's the PBP of the Twins 12-run 5th for those interested:
Vin Mazzaro pitching.
Tolbert struck out on a 2-2 fastball low and away. (1 out)
Span walked on a 3-1 pitch.
Span stole 2nd.
Morneau flied out to Cabrera (2 outs).
Mauer flied to center for a single. Span scores. (Twins 4, Royals 4)
Thome grounded to right for a single, Mauer advances to 2nd
Kubel reaches on an E6 by Escobar. Mauer Scores. Thome advances to 3rd. (5-4)
Nishioka walked on a 3-2 pitch.
Kyles Davies pitching for KC.
Cuddyer reaches on an E6 by Escobar. Thome scores. Kubel to 3rd. Nishioka to 2nd. (6-4)
Valencia walks on 3-0 pitch. Kubel scores. Nishioka to 3rd. Cuddyer to 2nd. (7-4)
Tolbert singles to left. Niskioka scores. Cuddyer scores. Valencia to 2nd. (9-4)
Span walks on 3-0 pitch. Valencia to 3rd. Tolbert to 2nd
Morneau grand slam to right (13-4)
Mauer bunt single
Thome singles to center. Mauer to 2nd.
Kubel walks on a 3-2 pitch. Bases loaded.
Nishioka doubles to left. Mauer and Thome scores. Kubel to 3rd (15-4)
Cuddyer grounds out to 2nd (3 outs)

12 runs, 1 earned, 7 hits, 5 walks, 2 errors, 2 LOB.

You gotta love baseball....

**MarinersVsDodgers** · 07-24-2011, 02:42 AM

Re: MLB 11 The Show "Franchise/Season" Progress Thread

Took game 1 of the WS 7-4. McDonald pitched 6 strong but collapsed and gave up 4 runs for a 4-3, until Dre Stubbs hit an oppo-dinger into the pool.

**mackie5622** · 07-24-2011, 11:40 AM

Re: MLB 11 The Show "Franchise/Season" Progress Thread

This is just a question that I am throwing out to every 1....
does anybody know how hard it is to keep Prince fielder after year 1?

**Jgainsey** · 07-24-2011, 11:44 AM

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I'm just a couple of days away from the trade deadline in my franchise, and the freaking Phillies just sold the farm to acquire both Aramis Ramirez and JOSE BAUTISTA...

I'm currently 11 games over .500 and 5 games ahead of Philly in the standings, but I'm definitely nervous now. Hopefully my addition of BJ Upton and a healthy Martin Prado will be enough to hold on.

**h2oPr00f** · 07-24-2011, 01:08 PM

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I dropped 3 of 4 to the pesky Fish. The game i did win was quite awesome tho. Going into the bottom of the 9th, i was down 1-0. A gem pitched by Johan, who went 9 and the only run he gave up was a 2 out double by Ricky Nolasco.

The 9th inning went like this: leadoff double by Nieunhieus, base hit by Zach Lutz. A bunt single by Reyes (I had him pinch hit just sacrafice) and then Pagan ended it with a walkoff single. Nunez faced 4 batters and retired none.

Now i travel to Washington to start September, think i am going to have some fun and play in different ballparks

**ILiveForThis** · 07-24-2011, 02:44 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show "Franchise/Season" Progress Thread

Originally posted by mackie5622

This is just a question that I am throwing out to every 1....
does anybody know how hard it is to keep Prince fielder after year 1?

Not too hard. I've been successful 3/3 times.

**mackie5622** · 07-24-2011, 05:13 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show "Franchise/Season" Progress Thread

Originally posted by ILiveForThis

Not too hard. I've been successful 3/3 times.

Okay thanks...thats good to know....how far are u in ur franchise with Milwaukee

**mackie5622** · 07-24-2011, 05:26 PM

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Just Thought I would Post this to let people know of my current roster for Milwaukee Brewers franchise....I only have 2 games left in year 1, and i am two games back from the wild card......doesnt look like i will make the playoffs

...i plan on sgning every 1 back and maybe make a push for the playoffs next year

<TABLE class=osdyn cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width=575><TBODY><TR class=masthead_alt><TD bgColor=#0f4871 colSpan=5>Depth Chart - </TD></TR><TR class=stathead><TD width="8%"></TD><TD width="23%">STARTER</TD><TD width="23%">2ND</TD><TD width="23%">3RD</TD><TD width="23%">4TH</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD>C</TD><TD>Jonathan Lucroy</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>1B</TD><TD>Prince Fielder</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD>2B</TD><TD>Rickie Weeks</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>3B</TD><TD>Casey Mcgehee</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD>SS</TD><TD>Erick Almonte</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>LF</TD><TD>Ryan Braun</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD>CF</TD><TD>Nyjer Morgan</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>RF</TD><TD>Corey Hart</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

**Marino** · 07-24-2011, 05:26 PM

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Well, I am finally starting season 2 of my franchise with my Dodgers, looking to defend my NL West title.

I was booted in the first round in 5 games by the Florida Marlins who lost to Boston in the World Series.

I managed to make a few big signings and trades to change the team up and get a bit younger in needed positions.

I lost Jonathan Broxton and Rafael Furcal (2 main guys) in FA but managed to sign Jose Batista and Corey Patterson as well as acquire Jonthan Sanchez, Carlos Zambrano and J.P. Arencibia in trades.

Here is my 2012 Lineup and Pitching

1. Dee Gordon SS
2. Matt Kemp CF
3. Andre Ethier RF
4. Jose Batista 1B
5. J.P. Arencibia C
6. Kevin Rogers (me) LF
7. Michael Young 3B
8. Juan Uribe 2B

Bench

Dioneer Navarro C
Jamey Carroll 2B
Corey Patterson CF
Russell Branyan 1B
Eugenio Velez CF

Rotation

1. Clayton Kershaw
2. Chad Billingsley
3. Carlos Zambrano
4. Jonathan Sanchez
5. Hiroki Kuroda

Bullpen

Derek Holland LRP
Matt Guerrier MRP
Tony Sipp MRP
Jon Link MRP
Hong-Chih Kuo SU
Ronald Belisario SU
Kenley Jansen CL

I start the season out in Pittsburgh, very excited about this.

**mackie5622** · 07-24-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally posted by Marino

Well, I am finally starting season 2 of my franchise with my Dodgers, looking to defend my NL West title.

I was booted in the first round in 5 games by the Florida Marlins who lost to Boston in the World Series.

I managed to make a few big signings and trades to change the team up and get a bit younger in needed positions.

I lost Jonathan Broxton and Rafael Furcal (2 main guys) in FA but managed to sign Jose Batista and Corey Patterson as well as acquire Jonthan Sanchez, Carlos Zambrano and J.P. Arencibia in trades.

Here is my 2012 Lineup and Pitching

1. Dee Gordon SS
2. Matt Kemp CF
3. Andre Ethier RF
4. Jose Batista 1B
5. J.P. Arencibia C
6. Kevin Rogers (me) LF
7. Michael Young 3B
8. Juan Uribe 2B

Bench

Dioneer Navarro C
Jamey Carroll 2B
Corey Patterson CF
Russell Branyan 1B
Eugenio Velez CF

Rotation

1. Clayton Kershaw
2. Chad Billingsley
3. Carlos Zambrano
4. Jonathan Sanchez
5. Hiroki Kuroda

Bullpen

Derek Holland LRP
Matt Guerrier MRP
Tony Sipp MRP
Jon Link MRP
Hong-Chih Kuo SU
Ronald Belisario SU
Kenley Jansen CL

I start the season out in Pittsburgh, very excited about this.

That looks like a pretty stacked team man....do u play evey game

**Marino** · 07-24-2011, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by mackie5622

That looks like a pretty stacked team man....do u play evey game

Yup every game.

**mackie5622** · 07-24-2011, 06:49 PM

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Just a quick note to everybody that i will post end of the year stats as well as my take on how i thought my first season went,after my last two games tonite. ill hopefully have it all done by tomorrow

**WatchTheThrone** · 07-24-2011, 08:25 PM

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Started a new Yankees franchise yesterday. Long time in a long while I haven't played MLB 11. Tons of rust with my timing and analog pitching, but it's natural.

Have it on All-Star difficulty with Perfect sliders V1.

Been playing it all day today.

Record is 4-2...got a win in my last game vs. Twins at home. Mo save it, 4-2.

So far I love how the game plays out with the sliders. Very good.

**Knight165** · 07-24-2011, 09:03 PM

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Fictional Franchise
Manage only Mode
New York Mets(17-5)(I know my last post had me at 18...my error)
Game 22
Polo Grounds

Well....my streaking Mets have been drawn back to earth.
After winning 3 in a row from Houston going 15-1 in a 16 game stretch...the N.L. West division leaders, the D-Backs handed the Mets not only their first multiple loss streak but swept the New York club handily.
No longer receiving the early season timely hitting and pitching, the Mets struggled to keep up with the DiamondBacks losing all three in the series without a fight. Even Met ace hurler Sam Hinton got in trouble early and often and Met bats were silent hitting just .200 for the three game set.
After an off day, the Mets go to Washington(5-16 last place) and Philadelphia(11-11 4th place) for two division matchups before returning back to the Polo Grounds for two home series.
Tuesdays night game features Met pitcher Bryant Walker(2-0 3.33 ERA) vs. Washington's Louis Hernandez(0-4 6.04 ERA).

M.K.
Knight165

**mackie5622** · 07-24-2011, 09:31 PM

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Sorry guys...I am not able to post statistics for my first year of my franchise...it's my fault but don't worry I'll be more careful on this year...

2011 Final Record- 88-74
Didn't make playoffs.

Team Batting leader
-45 home runs Prince Fielder

Team Pitching Leader
Zack Grienke 16-6
I'll post an update in the next day or 2 about position battles,because there is a lot of them, for the upcoming spring training...

MLB 11 The Show "Franchise/Season" Progress Thread

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