MLB 14 The Show Franchise Progress

[s1lent]

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What proportion of games do you guys play versus sim? I've always struggled with that as I tend to want to play the majority of the games as I like the stats to mostly reflect my own play (especially hate it when I sim a game and the CPU trashes a pitcher's ERA). But because of that I never get much further than a single season, which sucks. Will definitely be using QCs some, but prefer to play normally most of the time. I think I'll have to come to terms with simming more with this year's game.

I've seen the "sim 5, play 1" method mentioned--is there reasoning behind this particular ratio?

[underdog13]

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I have signed tyler Colvin and sent down Casper wells so far Colvin is 5-9


Was always a fan of him

I also Like Colvin a lot.

[sdf4977]

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I also Like Colvin a lot.

Being a cubs fan myself I like colvin I wonder why people gave up on him kinda he had that one good year on the cubs I thought he was going to be a good player

[chitown1-23]

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What proportion of games do you guys play versus sim? I've always struggled with that as I tend to want to play the majority of the games as I like the stats to mostly reflect my own play (especially hate it when I sim a game and the CPU trashes a pitcher's ERA). But because of that I never get much further than a single season, which sucks. Will definitely be using QCs some, but prefer to play normally most of the time. I think I'll have to come to terms with simming more with this year's game.

I've seen the "sim 5, play 1" method mentioned--is there reasoning behind this particular ratio?

I play every single game doesn't feel right if I simmed my games

[Jcrome]

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What proportion of games do you guys play versus sim? I've always struggled with that as I tend to want to play the majority of the games as I like the stats to mostly reflect my own play (especially hate it when I sim a game and the CPU trashes a pitcher's ERA). But because of that I never get much further than a single season, which sucks. Will definitely be using QCs some, but prefer to play normally most of the time. I think I'll have to come to terms with simming more with this year's game.

I've seen the "sim 5, play 1" method mentioned--is there reasoning behind this particular ratio?

Play 1 sim 5 exists so u get to use every pitcher but get through the season fast, personnally I want to be able to play the majority of my games so I play the first and last game of every series, maybe more if there's an awesome pitcher matchup or something I wouldn't be playing.

Also I was wondering how fast players decline this year, I know in the past it's been ridiculously fast

[chitown1-23]

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I have taken 2 of the first 3 games against the giants I am now 32-20 ever since I've moved junior lake to the 6th spot in lineup he's been on fire I am red hot am 19-6 in May and hector rondon has been terrific out of the bullpen 30.1 innings pitched a 1.78 era and 32 strikeouts pretty good for a guy at 65 overall


The cubs are very fun to play with I created some of their top prospects probly won't bring them up till next year though

I'm awesome with samardjiza but I am putting him on the trading block see if I can get a couple good young pitchers in return he is 5-4 woth a 3.41 era I was like 0-3 with a5 plus era so I don't know I'm in it to win it but if I can make a fair deal to help with future I'll do that as well loving this game

[chitown1-23]

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I just keep on winning have won 3 straight to start June just completed the draft I drafted 3 sp in the first 3 rounds I am 36-22 2.5 games
Ahead of the brewers just lost Wellington Castillo
For 2-3 weeks he was hitting .303 9hr 24 RBI called up a b potential catcher mark Eubanks he was hitting like .326 and has a contact rating of 79 against lefties so I'll start baker against righties and the rookie against lefties I also have Castro on the dl for about 2 more weeks

[tdogg097]

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Went 97-65 in the 3rd season with the Rockies. Won the division. Here are the stats.


C-W.Rosario: .243, 18 HR, 51 RBI
1B-C.Davis: .285, 40, 120
2B-B.Zobrist: .246, 15, 65
3B-N.Arendado: .263, 21, 71
SS-J.Profar: .212, 9, 36
LF-C.Gonzalez: .300, 39, 109
CF-L.Martin: .240, 3, 32, 50 SB
RF-M.Shelton: .304, 6, 29


SP-C.Archer: 18-5, 3.10 ERA
SP-M.Pineda: 12-9, 3.23
SP-T.Scheppers: 17-6, 2.70
SP-B.Anderson: 9-10, 4.28
SP-J.Chacin: 9-10, 4.23


CP-G.Perkins: 0-2, 2.38, 44 SV

I'm currently in the NLCS against the Nats and I just had an awesome game. I'm down 2-1 in the bottom of the 9th with Crush Davis at the plate. He puts a first pitch slider into the second deck of right field to tie the game at 2-2. Then in the bottom of the 10th he is up again with the bases loaded and smacks a single up (for some reason they counted it as a fielders choice but it was a clean single) the middle for my first walk off win in this year's game. Rockies lead the series 3-2. The home team has won every game. On to D.C.

[chitown1-23]

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Just swept the mets beat them 8-5 Emilio bonofacio hit an inside the park home run and a shot over the wall jose Veras is now 20/20
In save opportunities now onto the
Marlins who have lost 9 in a row

[Troopershorty51]

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What proportion of games do you guys play versus sim? I've always struggled with that as I tend to want to play the majority of the games as I like the stats to mostly reflect my own play (especially hate it when I sim a game and the CPU trashes a pitcher's ERA). But because of that I never get much further than a single season, which sucks. Will definitely be using QCs some, but prefer to play normally most of the time. I think I'll have to come to terms with simming more with this year's game.

I've seen the "sim 5, play 1" method mentioned--is there reasoning behind this particular ratio?

I usually play 1-2 games per series. Gives me a good mix of user stats plus quickness in getting through a season.

Play 1 sim 5 exists so u get to use every pitcher but get through the season fast, personnally I want to be able to play the majority of my games so I play the first and last game of every series, maybe more if there's an awesome pitcher matchup or something I wouldn't be playing.

Also I was wondering how fast players decline this year, I know in the past it's been ridiculously fast

I haven't paid much attention to it overall, but I know Beltran was still an 86 or 87 after the first year, so a 3 point decline in an age 36 season seems completely reasonable and much better than before. Not sure about guys like Ortiz though, and how fast he'll drop.

[chitown1-23]

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What an embarrassing game that was lost to the marlins who had lost 9 in a row 11-5 gave up 5 runs in the 8th tied it in the 9th with 3 runs of my own then gave up 6 runs in the 10th

[WillGio]

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Currently I'm on May 27th of mine with the Cards. Question for anyone who can answer. The way I'm playing now is simulating in-game, so watching every game but it's CPU vs. CPU.

My question is, what is the best slider/gameplay configuration to make it stat-based outcomes for the simulation. So like if a low-rated pitcher is pitching, he doesn't get 9 Ks and a shutout, and then a great batter goes 0-5. Any ideas?

[fghzhen]

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I'm waiting for the first roster update to start mine.

[DJeterFan2]

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I'm 19 games into my chise' as I can't afford a ps4, yet. I've used rosters from a guy name ChrisIU10, sorry! So far i'm 12-7 with the Yankees playing on Dynamic difficulty.

I've liked it so far as some games i'm hitting the ball well and others I struggle to make it to five hits. I'm looking for a 2B/3B as Solarte and Roberts just aren't cutting it. McCann and Jeter are slumping too so I have the batting 7th/8th in the lineup.

[DJeterFan2]

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Oh yes, I've also traded CC "B.P." Sabathia and Austin Romine for Cliff Lee, so far in 3 starts for the Yankees, Cliff Lee has given up 8 runs in 23 innings. The bulk of the 8 runs came against my first start with him when he was shelled for 7 runs in five innings against the Jays.

So far, overall, he's 2-2 with a 6.35 ERA, 2 CG's, 1 Shutout,31 hits, 3 BBs, 15 SOs and a 1.50 Whip.My last two outs have been great with him 18 innings of 1 run ball. Haven't had a whole lot of run support, but it hasn't been needed when I start him.