2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

[Denzel Washington]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

Not really a franchise progress post but I purchased The Show for the first time and Im trying to start following baseball more but my question is which team has a great young pitching staff to start a franchise with?

Unfortunately not the cubs or white sox
If you really want the best experience I would suggest RTTS and Postseason mode to hold you over until the true rosters from OS are out

[kmoser]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

I am going to start a fantasy draft season tomorrow. I have made a franchise with the Braves just to pass the time until the osfm roster comes out but I just can't get into it. So I thought I would try a fantasy draft team. Not sure who I should pick first tho. Any suggestions?

[kmoser]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

I just made a fantasy draft with the Astros. The Astros are my favorite team so that was why I picked them, but I was surprised when I able was able to be the first pick. I thought in a fantasy draft, the cpu randomized the draft order.
Any way, back on the team I picked:

CF- Eric Young JR.
SS- Starlin Castro
3B- Miguel Cabrera
LF- Bryce Harper
1B- Freddie Freeman
C-Brain McCann
2B- Dan Uggla (aquired in trade with Texas
RF- Colby Rasmus
DH- Kenny Garrett

Bench:
Orlando Hudson
Travis Snider
Rod Barajas
Ruben Tejada

Pithers:
Madison Bumgarner
John Danks
Dallas Braden
Michael Pineda
Justin Masterson

Bullpen:
Chris Capuano
Sam Le Cure
Esmil Rogers
Daniel Schlereth
Mark Melancon
Scott Downs
Brian Wilson

I have made one trade and it was in spring training-
Astros Trade: John Lackey, C prospect
Texas Trade: Dan Uggla

I am going to play my first game tonight. Wish me luck!

[UTAllTheWay]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

2nd game of the season in my Astros franchise and I ended up with the W.

Chris Carter hit a solo home run in the 2nd inning. Then Rick Ankiel and Fernando Martinez both got an RBI in the 3rd to take a 3-1 lead on the Rangers.

Erik Bedard threw an absolute gem. He gave up 2 hits in the first inning (one run) and then set down 20 in a row until Pierzynski got a hit on him in the 8th. Wesley Wright came in to clean up the inning and Jose Veras shut them down in the 9th for the save.

I'm enjoying the hell out of it so far.

[kmoser]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

2nd game of the season in my Astros franchise and I ended up with the W.

Chris Carter hit a solo home run in the 2nd inning. Then Rick Ankiel and Fernando Martinez both got an RBI in the 3rd to take a 3-1 lead on the Rangers.

Erik Bedard threw an absolute gem. He gave up 2 hits in the first inning (one run) and then set down 20 in a row until Pierzynski got a hit on him in the 8th. Wesley Wright came in to clean up the inning and Jose Veras shut them down in the 9th for the save.

I'm enjoying the hell out of it so far.

Nice. Being the Astros can be tough, trust me. I did a fantasy draft to pass the time until the osfm roster comes out. Then I will start a serious astros franchise.

[ninjaninja]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

guys I know this isnt related to franchise mode but I cant find a thread for this and I cannot start new ones for some reason.

just one quick question regarding rtts:

I made a first baseman for the O's and I wanna make it to the show obviously,
with Chris Davis sitting on the MLB roster will I never get promoted?

[leinhart_6]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

For the first time ever I decided to randomly pick a team. Ended up with the Diamondbacks.

I am playing on all-star mode for both pitching and batting. The two players that have been the most productive for me are: Cody Ross with 3 home runs and 11 rbi, and Jason Kubel with 2 home runs about 14 rbi.

Currently 3rd in the division at 6-6.

[kmoser]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

guys I know this isnt related to franchise mode but I cant find a thread for this and I cannot start new ones for some reason.

just one quick question regarding rtts:

I made a first baseman for the O's and I wanna make it to the show obviously,
with Chris Davis sitting on the MLB roster will I never get promoted?

First off, there is a RTTS thread. The guys on there can help you I'm sure.

But yes you will get promoted eventually. Just complete all goals and try to build your overall up. Once you do these things you may get promoted, but you will most likely be a bench player. Then if your overall is higher than Davis's, or you are more productive you may get the starting job. The key is to be patient.

[GoonieAttack]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

So I've played/simulated up to year 2020. The number of highly rated players seems unusually large, especially for younger players.

Most of the best players in the league are younger than 25. Rookies consistently are hitting 30+ hrs. This is because the progression for young players is crazy high and the regression for old guys is severe.
For example, I drafted a pitcher in the first round 2nd overall, and he progressed so quickly I ended up starting him his first year at 18 years old! The next year he was a 97 overall!

Almost every team has starter with an overall of at least 85 at every position, with the average being around maybe 89.

This doesn't seem right to me, so is anyone else experiencing this??????

It doesn't totally break the game, it just makes the overall rating kind of useless. For example, I have a LF who is a 97 overall but he only hits like .290 and ~20 hrs and 20 sb's, so he really isn't great despite the really high overall.

BTW, I also turned injuries off, I dont know if that affects progression or not

[GoonieAttack]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

I am also drafting a lot of A potential players, and the league seems filled with them.

It is so easy to draft A potential players because there are so many blue chip players. The guys that I scout myself usually are not that good. And by not good I mean with a max potential rating around 85, which would actually start on most teams with the default roster.

I guess I am worried that it is too easy to build a good team, rating inflation

[BBallcoach]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

I am also drafting a lot of A potential players, and the league seems filled with them.

It is so easy to draft A potential players because there are so many blue chip players. The guys that I scout myself usually are not that good. And by not good I mean with a max potential rating around 85, which would actually start on most teams with the default roster.

I guess I am worried that it is too easy to build a good team, rating inflation

not every single player pans out... and i've noticed that most the blue chippers get taken early. plus you can find better players by scouting I have a 2b who was a 75 with A potential that I drafted his ETA was 2 years away. that was better than any blue chipper on the list that year.

[mackie5622]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

Cincinnati Stats as of April 24th

<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_alt"><td bgcolor="#ED174F" colspan="15"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">2012 Cincinnati Reds Stats - Hitting</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="23%">NAME</td><td align="right" width="5%">AB</td><td align="right" width="5%">R</td><td align="right" width="5%">H</td><td align="right" width="5%">2B</td><td align="right" width="5%">3B</td><td align="right" width="5%">HR</td><td align="right" width="6%">RBI</td><td align="right" width="5%">BB</td><td align="right" width="5%">SO</td><td align="right" width="5%">SB</td><td align="right" width="5%">CS</td><td align="right" width="7%">BA</td><td align="right" width="7%">OBP</td><td align="right" width="7%">SLG</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Brandon Phillips (2B)</td><td align="right">64</td><td align="right">13</td><td align="right">20</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.313</td><td align="right">.366</td><td align="right">.609</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Joey Votto (1B)</td><td align="right">67</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">22</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">17</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right">16</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.328</td><td align="right">.423</td><td align="right">.672</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Zack Cozart (SS)</td><td align="right">55</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right">20</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.364</td><td align="right">.462</td><td align="right">.473</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Jay Bruce (RF)</td><td align="right">66</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.227</td><td align="right">.297</td><td align="right">.515</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Shin-Soo Choo (RF)</td><td align="right">65</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.215</td><td align="right">.282</td><td align="right">.431</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Ryan Ludwick (LF)</td><td align="right">48</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.250</td><td align="right">.315</td><td align="right">.375</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Scott Rolen (3B)</td><td align="right">49</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">13</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.306</td><td align="right">.333</td><td align="right">.388</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Chris Heisey (LF)</td><td align="right">32</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.156</td><td align="right">.216</td><td align="right">.187</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Devin Mesoraco (C)</td><td align="right">44</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.341</td><td align="right">.408</td><td align="right">.500</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Ryan Hannigan (C)</td><td align="right">18</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">7</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">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.389</td><td align="right">.389</td><td align="right">.500</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Wilson Valdez (CF)</td><td align="right">23</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.261</td><td align="right">.261</td><td align="right">.348</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Miguel Cairo (3B)</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</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">.533</td><td align="right">.533</td><td align="right">1.067</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Dioner Navarro (C)</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right">2</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">1</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.300</td><td align="right">.364</td><td align="right">.300</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#ED174F" colspan="16"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">2012 Cincinnati Reds Stats - Pitching</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="22%">NAME</td><td align="right" width="4%">GP</td><td align="right" width="4%">GS</td><td align="right" width="4%">W</td><td align="right" width="4%">L</td><td align="right" width="5%">SV</td><td align="right" width="5%">QS</td><td align="right" width="6%">HLD</td><td align="right" width="7%">IP</td><td align="right" width="5%">H</td><td align="right" width="5%">ER</td><td align="right" width="5%">HR</td><td align="right" width="5%">BB</td><td align="right" width="5%">SO</td><td align="right" width="8%">WHIP</td><td align="right" width="6%">ERA</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Mat Latos (SP)</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">27.0</td><td align="right">28</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">1.26</td><td align="right">3.67</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Johnny Cueto (SP)</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">22.0</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">23</td><td align="right">0.82</td><td align="right">2.45</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Mike Leake (SP)</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">20.0</td><td align="right">16</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">16</td><td align="right">1.00</td><td align="right">3.15</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Bronson Arroyo (SP)</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">18.0</td><td align="right">21</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">1.61</td><td align="right">5.50</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Javier Vazquez (SP)</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">2</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">10.0</td><td align="right">13</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">1.60</td><td align="right">7.20</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Homer Bailey (SP)</td><td align="right">1</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">0</td><td align="right">5.1</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">1.88</td><td align="right">5.06</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Jose Arredondo (RP)</td><td align="right">8</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">8.1</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">1.44</td><td align="right">3.24</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Bill Bray (RP)</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">0</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">8.0</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">1.63</td><td align="right">4.50</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Jonathan Broxton (RP)</td><td align="right">8</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">3</td><td align="right">6.2</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">0.75</td><td align="right">0.00</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Nick Masset (RP)</td><td align="right">8</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">3</td><td align="right">6.2</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">1.35</td><td align="right">4.05</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Ryan Madson (RP)</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">5.2</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">0.88</td><td align="right">1.59</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Sean Marshall (RP)</td><td align="right">5</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">1</td><td align="right">5.0</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">1.40</td><td align="right">1.80</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Aroldis Chapman (CP)</td><td align="right">8</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">0</td><td align="right">8.1</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">1.44</td><td align="right">4.32</td></tr></table></body></html>


Notes

- 2 big surprises so far have been the play of the two rookies, catcher Devin Mesaroco, and also shortstop Zack Cozart. Mesoraco stole the starting role away from Hannigan in spring. Hannigan has played well and is fighting to earn back his spot. We are going to keep an eye on that battle.

- another good position battle to look out for is the one for third base. Rolen has played very well, but Cairo has put up ridiculous numbers and could earn himself a couple of starts soon.

- As you can see I have three Catchers currently up with the Reds. Most likely will see one sent down very shortly. We do have a lot of young up and coming catchers in our farm system though so one could be traded instead.

- Chapman continues to struggle in the closers role while Broxton has been lights out in his set up role. Will have a tough decision to make there.

- Homer Bailey was injured in his first start and has finally come back from injury. Vazquez was okay in replacing him but will be put in the pen and will be used as long relief for now.

Minor League notes *players highlighted in orange symbolizes a top prospect

AAA - Batting

John Mcqueen (C) .381avg/1hr/9RBI
Garret Wiggins (LF) .381/0/2
Mike Costanza (3B) .333/1/17
Chris Valaika (3B) .319/0/6
Xavier Paul (LF) .315/2/8
Chris Santiago (2B) .205/0/5
Derek Sargent (C) .200/4/10

AAA- Pitching

Alfredo Simon (RP) 11.2IP/0.00ERA/6hits/8strikouts
Brent Hostrawser (SP) 33.2IP/0.53/23/20
JJ Hoover (RP) 11.0/2.45/5/8

AA - Batting

Stan Baik (C) .415/1/10
Leo Alvarado (2B) .381/0/3
Gregory Gonzalez (RF) .323/0/12

AA - Pitching

Anthony Brito (SP) 15.0/1.20/16/6

[kmoser]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

Cincinnati Stats as of April 24th

<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_alt"><td bgcolor="#ED174F" colspan="15"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">2012 Cincinnati Reds Stats - Hitting</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="23%">NAME</td><td align="right" width="5%">AB</td><td align="right" width="5%">R</td><td align="right" width="5%">H</td><td align="right" width="5%">2B</td><td align="right" width="5%">3B</td><td align="right" width="5%">HR</td><td align="right" width="6%">RBI</td><td align="right" width="5%">BB</td><td align="right" width="5%">SO</td><td align="right" width="5%">SB</td><td align="right" width="5%">CS</td><td align="right" width="7%">BA</td><td align="right" width="7%">OBP</td><td align="right" width="7%">SLG</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Brandon Phillips (2B)</td><td align="right">64</td><td align="right">13</td><td align="right">20</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.313</td><td align="right">.366</td><td align="right">.609</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Joey Votto (1B)</td><td align="right">67</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">22</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">17</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right">16</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.328</td><td align="right">.423</td><td align="right">.672</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Zack Cozart (SS)</td><td align="right">55</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right">20</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.364</td><td align="right">.462</td><td align="right">.473</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Jay Bruce (RF)</td><td align="right">66</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.227</td><td align="right">.297</td><td align="right">.515</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Shin-Soo Choo (RF)</td><td align="right">65</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.215</td><td align="right">.282</td><td align="right">.431</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Ryan Ludwick (LF)</td><td align="right">48</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.250</td><td align="right">.315</td><td align="right">.375</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Scott Rolen (3B)</td><td align="right">49</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">13</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.306</td><td align="right">.333</td><td align="right">.388</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Chris Heisey (LF)</td><td align="right">32</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.156</td><td align="right">.216</td><td align="right">.187</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Devin Mesoraco (C)</td><td align="right">44</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.341</td><td align="right">.408</td><td align="right">.500</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Ryan Hannigan (C)</td><td align="right">18</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">7</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">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.389</td><td align="right">.389</td><td align="right">.500</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Wilson Valdez (CF)</td><td align="right">23</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.261</td><td align="right">.261</td><td align="right">.348</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Miguel Cairo (3B)</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</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">.533</td><td align="right">.533</td><td align="right">1.067</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Dioner Navarro (C)</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right">2</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">1</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">.300</td><td align="right">.364</td><td align="right">.300</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#ED174F" colspan="16"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">2012 Cincinnati Reds Stats - Pitching</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="22%">NAME</td><td align="right" width="4%">GP</td><td align="right" width="4%">GS</td><td align="right" width="4%">W</td><td align="right" width="4%">L</td><td align="right" width="5%">SV</td><td align="right" width="5%">QS</td><td align="right" width="6%">HLD</td><td align="right" width="7%">IP</td><td align="right" width="5%">H</td><td align="right" width="5%">ER</td><td align="right" width="5%">HR</td><td align="right" width="5%">BB</td><td align="right" width="5%">SO</td><td align="right" width="8%">WHIP</td><td align="right" width="6%">ERA</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Mat Latos (SP)</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">27.0</td><td align="right">28</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">1.26</td><td align="right">3.67</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Johnny Cueto (SP)</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">22.0</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">23</td><td align="right">0.82</td><td align="right">2.45</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Mike Leake (SP)</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">20.0</td><td align="right">16</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">16</td><td align="right">1.00</td><td align="right">3.15</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Bronson Arroyo (SP)</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">18.0</td><td align="right">21</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">1.61</td><td align="right">5.50</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Javier Vazquez (SP)</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">2</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">10.0</td><td align="right">13</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">1.60</td><td align="right">7.20</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Homer Bailey (SP)</td><td align="right">1</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">0</td><td align="right">5.1</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">1.88</td><td align="right">5.06</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Jose Arredondo (RP)</td><td align="right">8</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">8.1</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">1.44</td><td align="right">3.24</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Bill Bray (RP)</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">0</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">8.0</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">1.63</td><td align="right">4.50</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Jonathan Broxton (RP)</td><td align="right">8</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">3</td><td align="right">6.2</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">0.75</td><td align="right">0.00</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Nick Masset (RP)</td><td align="right">8</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">3</td><td align="right">6.2</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">1.35</td><td align="right">4.05</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Ryan Madson (RP)</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">5.2</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">0.88</td><td align="right">1.59</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Sean Marshall (RP)</td><td align="right">5</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">1</td><td align="right">5.0</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">1.40</td><td align="right">1.80</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Aroldis Chapman (CP)</td><td align="right">8</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">0</td><td align="right">8.1</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">1.44</td><td align="right">4.32</td></tr></table></body></html>


Notes

- 2 big surprises so far have been the play of the two rookies, catcher Devin Mesaroco, and also shortstop Zack Cozart. Mesoraco stole the starting role away from Hannigan in spring. Hannigan has played well and is fighting to earn back his spot. We are going to keep an eye on that battle.

- another good position battle to look out for is the one for third base. Rolen has played very well, but Cairo has put up ridiculous numbers and could earn himself a couple of starts soon.

- As you can see I have three Catchers currently up with the Reds. Most likely will see one sent down very shortly. We do have a lot of young up and coming catchers in our farm system though so one could be traded instead.

- Chapman continues to struggle in the closers role while Broxton has been lights out in his set up role. Will have a tough decision to make there.

- Homer Bailey was injured in his first start and has finally come back from injury. Vazquez was okay in replacing him but will be put in the pen and will be used as long relief for now.

Minor League notes *players highlighted in orange symbolizes a top prospect

AAA - Batting

John Mcqueen (C) .381avg/1hr/9RBI
Garret Wiggins (LF) .381/0/2
Mike Costanza (3B) .333/1/17
Chris Valaika (3B) .319/0/6
Xavier Paul (LF) .315/2/8
Chris Santiago (2B) .205/0/5
Derek Sargent (C) .200/4/10

AAA- Pitching

Alfredo Simon (RP) 11.2IP/0.00ERA/6hits/8strikouts
Brent Hostrawser (SP) 33.2IP/0.53/23/20
JJ Hoover (RP) 11.0/2.45/5/8

AA - Batting

Stan Baik (C) .415/1/10
Leo Alvarado (2B) .381/0/3
Gregory Gonzalez (RF) .323/0/12

AA - Pitching

Anthony Brito (SP) 15.0/1.20/16/6

How do you enter the charts like that for people to see?

[kc2135]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

Has anyone that has started a Franchise NOT waiting on the OS rosters? What sliders are realistic?

Started my Franchise with my Astros last night and lost 1-0 to the Rangers. Should I wait for a patch to get settled? I remember last year they had the scheduling patch when every game was played at the same time...and some people had to restart their franchises. This year I really want to play all 162 games and I want to start my chise right now!!

I started my Reds franchise day one, all I did was download a aversion of the reds with their minors from the vault and fixed the rest of the minors. I've been having a blast I'm 9-3

[keator]

Re: 2013 Franchise/Season Progress Thread

I have one goal this year and that is to play a complete 162 game season with no sim... Its gonna be tough, but im not too big on realism, i like to trade some guys to my squad bc its my game.. When im learning a game i dont like to play online

I am a Mets fans, so i created myself to play short and wear the number 7 using reyes stance, since the mets thought hey lets just let that guy go and keep david wright....

Anyways i am having a blast, first year ive ever played the show more of a fifa fan, but i dont see myself playing fifa much this summer.

Not a big online fan, so i just play the computer and found surprisingly they can put up a good fight, and keep me interested something that i cant say is true about nba 2k or fifa... both are strictly online games for me...

Should be fun to see if i can go the whole 162 plus playoffs, but i wont be playing a second season..