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  • stlstudios189
    MVP
    • Jan 2009
    • 2649

    #166
    Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

    Originally posted by Prince of Milwaukee 28
    Hey JB and others on here, when transactions happen in real life MLB, do you guys make the corresponding move in your franchises? I'm just curious cuz I dont know if I want to do this in mine when I start it. I'm sure that would be a lot of work checking the transactions and making that move every single day.
    I generally keep up with the big transactions (Griffey to Seatlle, Pudge to the Astros, etc.) other than that no. I sign my own free agents that I personally think make sence. I still haven't decided to sign Schilling only because of his retirement.
    Gaming hard since 1988

    I have won like 25 Super Bowls in Madden so I am kinda a big deal.

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    • goh
      Banned
      • Aug 2003
      • 20755

      #167
      Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

      Originally posted by jake44np
      15 errors in 13 games is damn near perfect, what is your gripe??
      Doesn't seem right to me and it's the most in the league.

      I had a no hitter going last game. Into the 5th it was. Then that thing happend for only the 2nd time where I press B and instead of throwing the ball to the first baseman they attempt to run it over. Never gave up another hit but intentionally plunked 2 people in the head.

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      • ramenite
        Rookie
        • Jul 2004
        • 320

        #168
        Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

        Originally posted by Prince of Milwaukee 28
        Hey JB and others on here, when transactions happen in real life MLB, do you guys make the corresponding move in your franchises? I'm just curious cuz I dont know if I want to do this in mine when I start it. I'm sure that would be a lot of work checking the transactions and making that move every single day.
        Not at all. And to be honest, I LOVE starting a franchise with a roster a few months old. Gives me a chance right off the bat to sign a FA or two that my team SHOULD have tried to sign. Also dump a couple people, and give them a legit shot on the FA market to be resigned.

        It was one of the things I liked about the NHL Head Coach game. It started your franchise AT THE DRAFT. Gave you a lot more options to customize your team before the season started. I wish more sports game franchise modes started you a few months before the season, and not opening day. Not a knock against 2k9 here, as this is the rule and not the exception for most sports games from most companies.

        As far as other people going to other teams...that's what happens. My franchise is a little reality of its own. Like if Jeter goes down for the rest of the year, and the Yanks want a blockbuster trade for a top SS...that's already going to screw up the "real" rosters.
        Last edited by ramenite; 04-02-2009, 01:45 AM.
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        • jake44np
          Post Like a Champion!
          • Jul 2002
          • 9563

          #169
          Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

          Originally posted by goh
          Doesn't seem right to me and it's the most in the league.

          I had a no hitter going last game. Into the 5th it was. Then that thing happend for only the 2nd time where I press B and instead of throwing the ball to the first baseman they attempt to run it over. Never gave up another hit but intentionally plunked 2 people in the head.
          Trust me 1.1 errors per game is not bad at all, infact it is really low.
          ND Season Ticket Holder since '72.

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          • JBH3
            Marvel's Finest
            • Jan 2007
            • 13506

            #170
            Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

            Originally posted by Prince of Milwaukee 28
            Hey JB and others on here, when transactions happen in real life MLB, do you guys make the corresponding move in your franchises? I'm just curious cuz I dont know if I want to do this in mine when I start it. I'm sure that would be a lot of work checking the transactions and making that move every single day.
            I don't live and die by it, but I try to replicate it.

            For instance...I tried to replicate certain key players injuries i.e. Billy Wagner, A-Rod, Tim Hudson...by putting them in the minors. But when you start pressing along through you 'chise you forget about 'spotchecking' a roster, and next thing you know you're facing the Mets and Wagner is coming in to pitch the 7th. ...oh well, I just let it be, and move on.

            With the 4 teams I control, I try and replicate their roster moves to date. Like releasing Wily Mo Pena from the Nats a couple days ago, or Odalis Perez etc. I released Geoff Jenkins from Philly as they let him go, and I also released Shef - although I don't control the Tigers.

            I signed certain FA's like Pudge or Chad Cordero to their respective new teams, and I try to keep things up like that.

            W/ that being said though I also try whatever (w/in realism) to improve my respective teams. For instance, Odalis Perez was just sitting on the FA pool thru the 2nd wk of May so I signed him to Philly to fill a need for a bullpen arm who can possibly spot start.

            Basically I look at it like this. If the player/move is big enough to impact the success of the team I do it. Houston adding Pudge is enough of an impact for me to make that move, Cordero becoming the closer in Seattle is in the same light - so I make these moves happen.

            Hope that helps.
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            All that is needed for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.

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            • goh
              Banned
              • Aug 2003
              • 20755

              #171
              Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

              Originally posted by jake44np
              Trust me 1.1 errors per game is not bad at all, infact it is really low.
              Then why am I last in the league in fielding % by far and first in errors made? This is also with the slider at 0. First place % is .995,second last is .978,mine is .972. 16 in 15 games is what I have and the most,second last there is 13 in 17,first is 3 in 16. Average is 8. That's double the average and with the slider at 0.

              AL East team error totals last year
              Orioles: 100
              Rays: 90
              Red Sox: 85
              Jays: 84
              Yankees: 83

              Not 162+,selecting a few other random teams the worst appears to be the Nationals with 123 and that's not even 1 per game.

              2-0 win my last game in spite of absolute brain dead AI base running. 2 outs,fly ball to the fence and the runner at first won't go. Changing from smart hold to never hold doesn't fix it either. Also took the starter out one inning early by mistake. I had to use Zito for one and he almost blew it.

              On a side note while I was at the stats screen I looked up the batting stats. The Indians have 142 RBI with 145 total in 17 games! Tigers are 2nd with 97 and 101. The Indians have even have 16-10 and 9-8 losses. 4th in ERA too.

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              • Ferrari997
                Pro
                • Mar 2008
                • 667

                #172
                Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

                Does anyone make any big/blockbuster trades? Like trades that may be unrealistic, but you made the trade because you just HAD to have that player on your team? For example, trading for Longoria, or Hanley Ramirez and etc.

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                • ramenite
                  Rookie
                  • Jul 2004
                  • 320

                  #173
                  Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

                  Originally posted by Ferrari997
                  Does anyone make any big/blockbuster trades? Like trades that may be unrealistic, but you made the trade because you just HAD to have that player on your team? For example, trading for Longoria, or Hanley Ramirez and etc.
                  That's 1/2 the fun, isn't it?
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                  • Ferrari997
                    Pro
                    • Mar 2008
                    • 667

                    #174
                    Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

                    Originally posted by ramenite
                    That's 1/2 the fun, isn't it?
                    Haha yea true. Just was interested in hearing people's stories....

                    What team are you?
                    Who did you trade for that you just HAD to have on your team?

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                    • stlstudios189
                      MVP
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 2649

                      #175
                      Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

                      anyone hitting their franchise hard w/ the patch yet? I can't get Live to work right now.
                      Gaming hard since 1988

                      I have won like 25 Super Bowls in Madden so I am kinda a big deal.

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                      • ramenite
                        Rookie
                        • Jul 2004
                        • 320

                        #176
                        Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

                        Originally posted by Ferrari997
                        Haha yea true. Just was interested in hearing people's stories....

                        What team are you?
                        Who did you trade for that you just HAD to have on your team?
                        I'm the pirates. I'm working of an older roster that still have some guys in the FA list.

                        Sent Ryan Doumit and Paul Maholm to the O's for Matt Wieters. Yeah, it was their top prospect, but they got a decent C, and quality leftie. Wieters' contract is a 6 year deal for peanuts. So he'll help the rebuilding cause by getting quality cheap..IF he pans out. But even now, he's a 75 vs. Doumit's 82.

                        Maholm became somewhat expendable when I brought back Ollie Perez for stint #2 with the Bucs. That was a FA pickup.

                        Brandon Moss couldn't catch a cold. I thought it was the OF glitch after the patch, but no...he just sucks. Traded for Scott Podsednik straight up. He's not really rated any better, but at least he can catch a ball.

                        There wasn't any money left for anything else. I had some in the budget, but you need money for the IE reports. Pirates need all the help they can get.
                        Last edited by ramenite; 04-04-2009, 10:21 PM.
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                        • dragon4ever
                          Pro
                          • Sep 2003
                          • 735

                          #177
                          Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

                          Originally posted by Ferrari997
                          Does anyone make any big/blockbuster trades? Like trades that may be unrealistic, but you made the trade because you just HAD to have that player on your team? For example, trading for Longoria, or Hanley Ramirez and etc.
                          I traded Javier Vazquez, Derek Lowe and Tim Harikkala (prospect) for Tim Lincecum. Not very realistic, but...

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                          • Ferrari997
                            Pro
                            • Mar 2008
                            • 667

                            #178
                            Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

                            Originally posted by dragon4ever
                            I traded Javier Vazquez, Derek Lowe and Tim Harikkala (prospect) for Tim Lincecum. Not very realistic, but...
                            Lol it's all good. I'm the Cubs and even tho I have ARam, I really want a young superstar on my team so I want to trade for Longoria once I start my franchise. Part of the reason why I asked this because I guess I wanted to know who else does this kind of trades so maybe I don't feel as guilty? haha...

                            But yea keep them coming! I love reading about these kind of trades!

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                            • Herky
                              Working for the weekend
                              • Jun 2004
                              • 4715

                              #179
                              Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

                              I anyone experiencing issues with batting stances being set to generic when a guy is sent to the minors and then recalled? For example, you send Ken Griffey Jr down (just as a test) and everything is fine. Then you recall him and his stance goes to generic?

                              I've read about this in several forums and was wondering if it is indeed a problem.
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                              • belljr
                                Rookie
                                • Mar 2003
                                • 229

                                #180
                                Re: FRANCHISE PROGRESS

                                10 innings 1-0 win Phils over Mets.

                                Phils - 1- 6 - 0
                                Mets - 0 - 4 - 0

                                Was an awesome game.

                                Not a lot of hitting. Need to tweak some more but I tweaked and now pitching is a bit easy.... needs to check my gesture settings, I think i moved it down too low.

                                I'm restarting when Opening Day rosters are out but having a blast.

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