MLB 14 The Show Franchise Progress

[BZito75]

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I use my own slider set, and all I changed for the Hybrid set was to bump up contact to 7 for me and the AI. Now Im getting some games where both teams score 5 or more runs, as well as pitching duel games.

With the lower hitting for a lot guys as well a lowering of Clutch ratings for guys hitting sliders definitely needed tweaked with the Hybrid, but with raising hitting contact up for both you and AI you will get realistic stats. I also use QC's too.

Williard posted a slider set to use for the roster in his roster section, and it had power raised to 6 along with contact at 7. IMO power at 5 is fine, as Im seeing HR's by me as well as the AI.

For sim stats the Hybrod roster is the way to go. Im very OCD about sim stats, so thats why I went with that set and just took Tottes backdated set and put it back to OD with DL players in A ball. Plus the orignial OSFM roster had way to much bias showed with guys overating their favorite prospects and underating others. With the Hybrid set their is no bias which is what I like. Take the Cubs minor league teams, they were jacked way uop and you could have heat ML teams with them,lol.

If you try the Hybrid set again, just mess with hitting sliders a little and you will get to where you need it to be. Im not very good because of being on pain meds, so my reaction time isnt real good, but with contact at 7 Im getting realistic stats with my team. Now thats not saying much because I do use the Reds and they arent all that good of hitting team IRL

Gave the hybrid roster one more go. Great call dude. Firing up my Padres franchise now.

[AaeriosGames]

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The Astros travel to Arizona to face the Diamondbacks in this inter league matchup between two top teams in their respective league. The Astros, fresh off a dramatic late-game comeback against the Angels, may need a blessing from the baseball gods once again.

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[ThaBoss18]

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Playing a Cubs season and simulated a season and edited a few people but hey who cares its my season to play and traded some people and then brought up the best prospects in the organization to play with and the depth chart is

C-Castillo
1B-Anthony Rizzo
2B-Javier Baez
SS-Starlin Castro
3B-Mike Olt
LF-Jorge Soler
CF-Albert Almora
RF-Kris Bryant

Still have Russell in AAA but if I start to struggle mid season then I'll trade Castro maybe for some pitching

Pitching rotation is
1-Travis Wood
2-Dan Straily
3-Erik Bedard (Signed)
4-Cody Anderson (Rule 5 Draft)
5-Jake Arrieta



In the first series against Pittsburgh it was a tale of 3 games

1st game lost 9-7 and both team got 16 hits and I could just hit really well

2nd game lost a pitchers duel 2-0
Dan Straily went 8 Innings and allowed those 2 runs
Tallon, Pittsburgh starter, went 7 and 2/3rd and got the win

3rd game lost 3-2 and was up 2-1 at the top of Ninth but my closer Madson allowed the game winning home run by Neil Walker and that ruined a great start by Erik Bedard, he went 7 Innings and allowed 1 ER and struck out 5

Only thing I need to improve on is I allowed 10 Doubles and Triples in that series
And now I face the Nationals in a 3 game series

[tcsox11]

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Hi al sorry if this is a litle off topic but I am looking for a OSFM v2 30 team franchise set on Opening Day. I would really appreciate if someone could give me one. I would love to play on 30 team control but dont have the time to set up one with all of the injuries, lineups, etc. thank you very much in advance

[mryan2]

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33-33 with the Phillies. Playing every game. Loving quick counts. Trying to rebuild and stay in the race at the same time. Proving to be difficult. Basically the plan is if I stay in the race I will sell off parts I feel I can replace for the current season. For instance trying to trade Paplebon for prospects and have Giles close.

[TomZeWolf]

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I'm the Blue Jays...


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[Bluejaysfan65]

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I'm the Blue Jays...


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I'll have to admit, you have a very realistic franchise. Maybe too realistic...


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[BigHurt35]

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Started a franchise w/ the White Sox and in the 2nd game of the season I lose Avisail Garcia for 1-2 months w/ a broken arm after sliding into home.

[AaeriosGames]

MLB.com MLB 14 Highlights

Do you like watching MLB.com highlights? If so, then you will like this video because I did exactly that except with my MLB 14 The Show Astros fantasy franchise.

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[sink4ever]

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Just had the draft in the A's/Padres franchise. Sometime soon I'll try to post a mid-season update. For now, here are the draft reports for both teams:


Athletics 2014 Draft

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1st Round



Anthony Borbon dropped to the end of the 1st round in large part due to questions about his ability to stick at catcher. Due to his size and the fact that he only started catching his sophomore year in HS, many scouts think he'll have to be moved to another position. Showing surprising athleticism and a strong arm, some think he could end up being a solid RF down the line. The A's were obviously enamored with his offensive skills. Borbon has plus contact skills, solid in-game power, and a very advanced approach at the plate. If he sticks at catcher, as the A's insist he can, he could end up being a perennial All Star.

2nd Round



Theodore Coronado (goes more often by Teddy or Theo) is the cause of quite a few disagreements in the scouting community. Some look at his powerful frame, his incredible combination of bat speed and bat control, and his frankly shocking K/BB numbers and see a can't miss bat-first outfielder. His offensive profile is truly impressive - a college kid whose bat could carry him to the big leagues in only a year or two. His critics, while acknowledging his special offensive tools, point out that he's pretty much maxed out offensively and cite his defensive shortcomings. His athleticism is average at best and just about every fly ball is an adventure for him. Unless he makes serious strides defensively, he may never be anything more than a DH.

3rd Round



Alfonso Rodriguez, a rather diminutive HS lefty, impressed a number of scouts with his pure stuff. One scout raved that his pitches had "plus velo, plus control, and definitely above-average movement". There are concerns with his small frame and the possibility he could end up as a reliever. He also struggled to use his plus stuff to rack up K's in high school. At best, he probably profiles as a #3 starter. If he transitions to the bullpen, he could move quickly through the system.

4th Round



Rickie Rossiter may have been a steal in the 4th. The two things that contributed to his fall were concerns about his slight frame and questions about whether he'd opt for college. The A's were able to get him signed for slightly above slot. Rickie is quite polished, especially for being 18, and his advanced pitchability could carry him quickly through the system.

5th Round



Jarred McKee was a college senior who didn't cost much to sign. Not a prototypical first baseman, he showed plus contact skills in college but very little power. He has a strong arm and good athleticism, but his defensive skills are below average. With a bit of work he could turn into a solid utility player, but unless he somehow taps into some hidden power don't expect him to ever become an everyday first baseman.

6th Round



Devon Acevedo is a soft-tossing HS righty. Decidedly lacking velocity, his pure stuff is below average. He relies on throwing strikes and keeping hitters off-balance, but there's much less margin of error in the pros. A velocity bump would do wonders to improve his prospect status, right now his best case scenario is a fifth starter or long reliever.

Padres 2014 Draft

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1st Round



Ramon Andino was one of the top HS pitching prospects in the draft. A lefty with a 6'2" frame and room to fill out, he boasts both solid stuff and above average pitchability. While his ceiling may be that of a #2 and his velocity is only average, few pitchers coming out of high school are as polished as Ramon. He uses his above average control to induce weak contact and his solid mechanics bode well for his future.

2nd Round



Steve Jaquez may actually have a higher ceiling than Ramon, but is much more raw at present. The broad-shouldered left-hander has live stuff but struggles at times with consistent mechanics and location. He'll need a good amount of coaching, but if he manages to put it all together you're looking at a front-line starter.

3rd Round



Carmen Cedeno is an intriguing player. He didn't start pitching until his junior year of high school, and it shows. With his large frame and strong arm, it is a little concerning that his in-game velocity tends to be average at best. While he does get good movement on his pitches, they're very inconsistent and frequently flatten out. He's been very hittable throughout his college career, but can also rack up the K's when he's on. Some think the Padres reached to get a college junior who needs so much work, but they believe he has the potential to be a strong #3 down the road.

4th Round



Dexter Foster is a very raw college senior. Some scouts see flashes of future 5-tool potential, but the consensus is that he's much more likely to bust than boom. The switch-hitting outfielder has shown good bat speed and some power in batting practice, but on the field he often looked tentative and overmatched. There are also rumors of hidden athleticism, but that also is missing in game situations. The Padres took a bit of a gamble and only time will tell if it pays off.

5th Round



Jim Hirsch may be the steal of the draft for the Padres. The 6' tall right-hander just graduated high school and is best known for his impressive velocity. Not only can he dial it up with the best of them, he's also shown the ability to hold that deep into games. While he does have some work to do clean up his mechanics and improve his control, he's not as raw as he appears at first glance. His floor is probably as a high-leverage reliever, and his ceiling is probably a decent #3 starter.

6th Round



David Kim, the tall right-hander, had a solid college career and boasts above average stuff. If he manages to translate that stuff into more K's and fewer walks, he could be a relatively quick mover. He profiles as a middle-reliever down the road, maybe possibly in a setup role if he really maxes out.

7th Round



Darell Ratto is a very raw, hard-throwing HS righty. The downside is that he hasn't been able to translate his plus velocity into much success on the diamond, and most scouts doubt he'll ever be able to put it together. The Padres took a flyer since it's never a bad thing to have another bullpen arm with plus velo and they hope that their coaches will be able to help him iron out his mechanics so that the results begin to match the pure stuff.

[razorkaos]

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Just created anew franchise with the White Sox, and at the end of the spring training, it says my projected budget for 2015 is 87.05M! My current budget room is 10.43M. Wtf?

[Metsfan31]

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Just created anew franchise with the White Sox, and at the end of the spring training, it says my projected budget for 2015 is 87.05M! My current budget room is 10.43M. Wtf?

Im the Mets and my budget is 83 million, I have 4 million in budget room. Now that's bad.

[timmermac]

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Yankees/Orioles at the Stadium. 8th game of the season. Bottom 3rd. Jacoby Ellsbury goes inside-the-park. The fella holding the controller does a little happy dance.

[Kotter]

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Good thing I'm not the Angels. In year one, Mike Trout is having a phenomenal year. Just before the All-Star break he tears his achilles. He retired at season's end due to injury.

[CaseIH]

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Just finsished Spring Training finally and I ended up 17-10 with my Reds, which is the best record I have ever had in this game during Spring training, and I have always played all my ST'ing games and been buying this game since 09.

Got to do some cleaning up on rosters as I always start over my 1st season after spring training and set 25 man roster lineups and rotations to what it was on opening day. Plus Im going to add in Kyle Waldrop and Jon Moscot into my minors, as Im surprised they werent in the OSFM to begin with this yr.

With waiting and hoping SCEA would do us right by fixing their game to no avail Im getting a late start this yr unfortunately. Since they screwed us PS3 users over this yr I wont by buying next yrs game, and will probably play 14 until I finally get a PS4, which will more than likely be a few yrs away, so I should get several season into my chise. Plus with the Budget issue I will have to do a little more work in the offseason with 30 team control than in the past, so since I will be so invested in this chise I wont be so quick to want to jump to next yrs game anyway. I have also put a tom of time into ratings adjustments with the hybrid roster along with setting it back to OD that I want to play the game till it wont play anymore,lol.

I remember back when I was young I would basically play games until they just wouldnt play anymore, so I definitely got my money out of them as long as I played them. With the cost of these games and us struggling financially because of my medical bills, I wont be buying any games yearly anymore, and I will get my money out of them by playing them for a long time. Just seems a waste to be a franchise player and get anew game every year and not really ever build a team.

Hoping I can get my chise started with in the next day or 2 as it should take me to long to clean up the roster before starting over.

By the way with using the Hybrid roster I decided to compare the spring training stats in my game to the real life stats in spring training, and I was shocked an amazed at how spot on they were in every categeory. What a amazing job Williard and all who were involved in the Hybrid roster ratings, cause they stats wer as accurate as I have ever seen in any video game compared to real life.