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  • rj9902
    Rookie
    • Mar 2004
    • 156

    #1

    HOW'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

    I am a huge baseball fan and i've been struggling trying to get my baseball fix on my PS2. So far i've owned MVP Baseball 2004 ( like it 'cept for the progression and lefty bug issues )and MLB 2005 ( liked it 'cept for unrealistic linescores and roster management issues ). Just recently went out and rented ASB 2005 and i'm really feelin it. I'm not big on cursor based hitting and decided to try out their manage mode. I reallly love it except my offense has a hard time scoring runs. My team is the expansion Washington Outlaws and my lineup is the following:
    CF Johnny Damon
    2B Jose Vidro
    1B Sean Casey
    LF Pat Burrell
    RF Darin Erstad
    3B Jose Hernandez
    C Johnny Estrada
    SS Deivi Cruz

    Now i think out of this lineup i should be scoring some runs ( not to break any MLB records but enough). How's your offense progressing manage mode wise? And if anyone has any helpful suggestions it's greatly appreciated.
  • rumorman
    Rookie
    • Feb 2004
    • 100

    #2
    Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

    I'm averaging 3.5 runs per game with the Cardinals. Not great, but better than last years.

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    • rumorman
      Rookie
      • Feb 2004
      • 100

      #3
      Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

      I'm averaging 3.5 runs per game with the Cardinals. Not great, but better than last years.

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      • rumorman
        Rookie
        • Feb 2004
        • 100

        #4
        Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

        I'm averaging 3.5 runs per game with the Cardinals. Not great, but better than last years.

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        • Knight165
          *ll St*r
          • Feb 2003
          • 24964

          #5
          Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

          I play manage mode with three of my franchises in ASB2005(what can I say, I'm a baseball nut!)
          While I find my strikeout totals a little high(for my guys striking out...and I have to agree with Jim416, there is something that causes these guys to swing at horribly bad pitches), the rest of the numbers are pretty good. I posted somewhere some numbers that I came up with after simming seasons.They were almost right on in most cases.
          To me...the manage only options of ASB are a godsend. I don't really play too many games myself....I just want to manage the team. While it's not perfect...I think it's the best out there to date. ALL the baseball titles have their problems. To me the others are just TOO problematic for me to enjoy the game. Here's hoping that ASB realizes it's problem areas and have them fixed for the '06 version!


          M.K.
          Knight165
          All gave some. Some gave all. 343

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          • Knight165
            *ll St*r
            • Feb 2003
            • 24964

            #6
            Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

            I play manage mode with three of my franchises in ASB2005(what can I say, I'm a baseball nut!)
            While I find my strikeout totals a little high(for my guys striking out...and I have to agree with Jim416, there is something that causes these guys to swing at horribly bad pitches), the rest of the numbers are pretty good. I posted somewhere some numbers that I came up with after simming seasons.They were almost right on in most cases.
            To me...the manage only options of ASB are a godsend. I don't really play too many games myself....I just want to manage the team. While it's not perfect...I think it's the best out there to date. ALL the baseball titles have their problems. To me the others are just TOO problematic for me to enjoy the game. Here's hoping that ASB realizes it's problem areas and have them fixed for the '06 version!


            M.K.
            Knight165
            All gave some. Some gave all. 343

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            • Knight165
              *ll St*r
              • Feb 2003
              • 24964

              #7
              Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

              I play manage mode with three of my franchises in ASB2005(what can I say, I'm a baseball nut!)
              While I find my strikeout totals a little high(for my guys striking out...and I have to agree with Jim416, there is something that causes these guys to swing at horribly bad pitches), the rest of the numbers are pretty good. I posted somewhere some numbers that I came up with after simming seasons.They were almost right on in most cases.
              To me...the manage only options of ASB are a godsend. I don't really play too many games myself....I just want to manage the team. While it's not perfect...I think it's the best out there to date. ALL the baseball titles have their problems. To me the others are just TOO problematic for me to enjoy the game. Here's hoping that ASB realizes it's problem areas and have them fixed for the '06 version!


              M.K.
              Knight165
              All gave some. Some gave all. 343

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              • philliesfan980
                MVP
                • Jul 2002
                • 1077

                #8
                Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

                Just to confirm knight, you use the edits too right?

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                • philliesfan980
                  MVP
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 1077

                  #9
                  Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

                  Just to confirm knight, you use the edits too right?

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                  • philliesfan980
                    MVP
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 1077

                    #10
                    Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

                    Just to confirm knight, you use the edits too right?

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                    • TopDog
                      Rookie
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 484

                      #11
                      Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

                      I don't play manage mode, but I thought I'd point out a few things. I'm past the All Star break in my first season (played all but 3 or 4 games) and I'm noticing some disturbing trends. There seems to be a MAJOR gap between the elite players and the "rest". I'm not one to edit ratings too much, but for guys like Estrada and Erstad, I think it is justified. In my Braves franchise, I am hitting less than .200 with guys like Estrada, Derosa, and Erstad (who I picked up on waivers). While crushing the ball with the "big" players Jones, Jones, Drew, and Giles, I can't hit for squat with the rest. I'm not striking out with the guys, it's just that it seems like every ball in play is a weak ground ball to 2b or SS, or a lazy fly ball right at an OF. I'm glad that not every player on the team is going to put up 30 HR a season, but it is frustrating and not very realistic to have regulars carrying .160 averages past the All Star break.

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                      • TopDog
                        Rookie
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 484

                        #12
                        Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

                        I don't play manage mode, but I thought I'd point out a few things. I'm past the All Star break in my first season (played all but 3 or 4 games) and I'm noticing some disturbing trends. There seems to be a MAJOR gap between the elite players and the "rest". I'm not one to edit ratings too much, but for guys like Estrada and Erstad, I think it is justified. In my Braves franchise, I am hitting less than .200 with guys like Estrada, Derosa, and Erstad (who I picked up on waivers). While crushing the ball with the "big" players Jones, Jones, Drew, and Giles, I can't hit for squat with the rest. I'm not striking out with the guys, it's just that it seems like every ball in play is a weak ground ball to 2b or SS, or a lazy fly ball right at an OF. I'm glad that not every player on the team is going to put up 30 HR a season, but it is frustrating and not very realistic to have regulars carrying .160 averages past the All Star break.

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                        • TopDog
                          Rookie
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 484

                          #13
                          Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

                          I don't play manage mode, but I thought I'd point out a few things. I'm past the All Star break in my first season (played all but 3 or 4 games) and I'm noticing some disturbing trends. There seems to be a MAJOR gap between the elite players and the "rest". I'm not one to edit ratings too much, but for guys like Estrada and Erstad, I think it is justified. In my Braves franchise, I am hitting less than .200 with guys like Estrada, Derosa, and Erstad (who I picked up on waivers). While crushing the ball with the "big" players Jones, Jones, Drew, and Giles, I can't hit for squat with the rest. I'm not striking out with the guys, it's just that it seems like every ball in play is a weak ground ball to 2b or SS, or a lazy fly ball right at an OF. I'm glad that not every player on the team is going to put up 30 HR a season, but it is frustrating and not very realistic to have regulars carrying .160 averages past the All Star break.

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                          • Knight165
                            *ll St*r
                            • Feb 2003
                            • 24964

                            #14
                            Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

                            Phillies;

                            10-4...I do use one franchise with edits....one stock franchise and one franchise that I use the edits and completely edited the minor league to have every player in the NL a real player. I also play one expansion franchise. So far the one I use the most...and have the most fun with is the updated roster w/edits. Guys take the extra base...tag up more etc.... It's still not perfect..but I'm loving it.


                            M.K.
                            Knight165
                            All gave some. Some gave all. 343

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                            • Knight165
                              *ll St*r
                              • Feb 2003
                              • 24964

                              #15
                              Re: HOW\'S YOUR OFFENSE IN MANAGE MODE?!?

                              Phillies;

                              10-4...I do use one franchise with edits....one stock franchise and one franchise that I use the edits and completely edited the minor league to have every player in the NL a real player. I also play one expansion franchise. So far the one I use the most...and have the most fun with is the updated roster w/edits. Guys take the extra base...tag up more etc.... It's still not perfect..but I'm loving it.


                              M.K.
                              Knight165
                              All gave some. Some gave all. 343

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