MLB 2K10 Franchise Progress

[Wavebird99]

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I edited 10 teams' contracts, and to test, simmed til the end of the season. There were definitely more FA's than there were normally when I checked. Good sign.

Anyway, I lost 2 of 3 from the Mets . First game was simmed, I lost 10-8.

2nd game I played, Oliver Perez vs. Aaron Cook. Cook struggled through 6 innings, giving up 5 runs on 8 hits, but I exploded on the offensive side of the ball, teeing off for 6 runs in the 3rd and 4 in the 5th. When it was all over, I won 14-5. Iannetta had a big day, as did Hawpe and Stewart.

Final game of the series I played as well. Pelfrey against Hammels. I was cruising along with a 3-1 lead until the 5th, when the Mets put up a 6 spot on me to take a 7-5 lead. I was pretty upset

It didnt matter though: I would tie it up in the 7th. Before I discuss how that happened, a little backstory:

Back in 2k7, I had a Rockies franchise like I do now. I had made the playoffs and was facing the Mets in the NLCS. I fell down 3 games to 2 in the series, and Game 6 was to be played at Shea Stadium. I was down 7-4 in the 7th inning when Brad Hawpe came to the plate with 2 runners on and 2 out. He managed to smash a homerun off the foul pole in right to tie the game, truly one of the most dramatic moments of my baseball playing career. I went on to win the series before eventually losing to Boston in the WS (weird how that happened in real life too).

Anyway, with that in mind - Hawpe strode up to the plate in the 7th, runner on, down by 2, against the Mets, and promptly tied the game with a moonshot

It didnt matter as Huston Street would surrender a run in the 9th en-route to me losing 8-7. Still though, thought I would share that with you.

[JBH3]

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I edited 10 teams' contracts, and to test, simmed til the end of the season. There were definitely more FA's than there were normally when I checked. Good sign.

Yea...I ran a test myself and was pleased w/ the results: Josh Hamilton was there, Vlad, Shields, Hideki Matsui, Joe Saunders, Derek Lee, Ted Lilly, and a strong overall class...moreso than you would see if I hadn't of edited contracts.

It didnt matter though: I would tie it up in the 7th. Before I discuss how that happened, a little backstory:

Back in 2k7, I had a Rockies franchise like I do now. I had made the playoffs and was facing the Mets in the NLCS. I fell down 3 games to 2 in the series, and Game 6 was to be played at Shea Stadium. I was down 7-4 in the 7th inning when Brad Hawpe came to the plate with 2 runners on and 2 out. He managed to smash a homerun off the foul pole in right to tie the game, truly one of the most dramatic moments of my baseball playing career. I went on to win the series before eventually losing to Boston in the WS (weird how that happened in real life too).

I remember you posting this, and the excitement you had.

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Lost my 1st road game w/ Pitt, and the CPU finally got the long ball working; I also increased the pitch meter speed which made all the difference w/ my 5th starter Chris Jakubauskaus. Chris Young hit a solo shot, Miguel Montero hit a 2r shot and solo homered in his next AB as the D'Backs tied the series 1-1 in a 5-1 win over Pitt.

The next game I'll be playing is w/ the Phillies since Halladay will be starting. Should be a good duel between Oswalt and Halladay. The Phillies are 5-1, but Utley, Howard, and Werth are struggling. They've combined for 1 HR through the team's 1st 6-games. That being a Jayson Werth solo-HR, one of his 2 hits thus far. Cole Hamels has an ERA in the 10's after getting rushed out of a game in WAS. Ironically my only win from a SP is the one game I pitched w/ Halladay. I may need to get them on track...

Might take me awhile before I'll be playing an actual game tonight though since I'm going to be setting minor league lineups and rotations.

[duke776]

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Opening day(well, night) at the Braves was a pitchers duel. Carlos Zambrano vs. Jair Jurjjens.

Jurjjens had me guessing all night. Big Z wasn't doing bad either, letting up just 1 run striking out 7. He only pitched 6 inning because in the top of the 7th, down 1-0, he was up with two outs and runners on 1st and 2nd. I chose to pinch hit for him, because this could be the only chance I get all night with the way Jurjjens was pitching. Chad Tracy lined out to the 2nd baseman for the 3rd out.

The Braves tack on another run against Jeff Samardzija in the 7th. Fast forward to the 9th, Braves still leading 2-0. Jair Jurjjens get Soto to strikeout swining for the first out. Marlon Byrd and Kosuke Fukudome get back to back singles, and it's 1st and 3rd with 1 out. Mike Fontenot hits a line drive single up the middle, scoring Byrd. The Braves bring in Saito to shut the door, and I pinch hit Xavier Nady. Nady lines out to the shortstop who steps on 2nd to double up Fukudome, ending the game.

Cubs.....1..11..0....
Braves...2..14..0

Jurjjens 8.1 IP, 10 K's, 1 BB, 1 ER
Zambrano 6 IP, 7 K's, 1 BB, 1 ER

[JBH3]

Re: MLB 2K10 Franchise Progress

Opening day(well, night) at the Braves was a pitchers duel. Carlos Zambrano vs. Jair Jurjjens.

Jurjjens had me guessing all night. Big Z wasn't doing bad either, letting up just 1 run striking out 7. He only pitched 6 inning because in the top of the 7th, down 1-0, he was up with two outs and runners on 1st and 2nd. I chose to pinch hit for him, because this could be the only chance I get all night with the way Jurjjens was pitching. Chad Tracy lined out to the 2nd baseman for the 3rd out.

The Braves tack on another run against Jeff Samardzija in the 7th. Fast forward to the 9th, Braves still leading 2-0. Jair Jurjjens get Soto to strikeout swining for the first out. Marlon Byrd and Kosuke Fukudome get back to back singles, and it's 1st and 3rd with 1 out. Mike Fontenot hits a line drive single up the middle, scoring Byrd. The Braves bring in Saito to shut the door, and I pinch hit Xavier Nady. Nady lines out to the shortstop who steps on 2nd to double up Fukudome, ending the game.

Cubs.....1..11..0....
Braves...2..14..0

Jurjjens 8.1 IP, 10 K's, 1 BB, 1 ER
Zambrano 6 IP, 7 K's, 1 BB, 1 ER

That sucks...I got doubled up in what could've been a big inning when Iwamura lined out and McCutcheon got caught off the bag.

Who have been your disappointments/surprises so far?

[Hunkerdown]

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Yea...I ran a test myself and was pleased w/ the results: Josh Hamilton was there, Vlad, Shields, Hideki Matsui, Joe Saunders, Derek Lee, Ted Lilly, and a strong overall class...moreso than you would see if I hadn't of edited contracts.



I remember you posting this, and the excitement you had.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Lost my 1st road game w/ Pitt, and the CPU finally got the long ball working; I also increased the pitch meter speed which made all the difference w/ my 5th starter Chris Jakubauskaus. Chris Young hit a solo shot, Miguel Montero hit a 2r shot and solo homered in his next AB as the D'Backs tied the series 1-1 in a 5-1 win over Pitt.

The next game I'll be playing is w/ the Phillies since Halladay will be starting. Should be a good duel between Oswalt and Halladay. The Phillies are 5-1, but Utley, Howard, and Werth are struggling. They've combined for 1 HR through the team's 1st 6-games. That being a Jayson Werth solo-HR, one of his 2 hits thus far. Cole Hamels has an ERA in the 10's after getting rushed out of a game in WAS. Ironically my only win from a SP is the one game I pitched w/ Halladay. I may need to get them on track...

Might take me awhile before I'll be playing an actual game tonight though since I'm going to be setting minor league lineups and rotations.

JB have posted sliders somewhere at all? if not, could you, if you got them pretty much figured out.

[duke776]

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That sucks...I got doubled up in what could've been a big inning when Iwamura lined out and McCutcheon got caught off the bag.

Who have been your disappointments/surprises so far?

I've been really suprised by Soto, and Fukudome. They both had great springs for me. If Soto plays like he did in spring training, he could put up numbers similar to his 2008 season.

I was dissapointed in how Jeff Baker performed in spring training, really thought he would the starting 2nd baseman but he only got a couple hits in 20-25 AB's.

[Hunkerdown]

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10 teams to go, woohoo....

you guys play all games are just a few, how you handle?

[JBH3]

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JB have posted sliders somewhere at all? if not, could you, if you got them pretty much figured out.

Still tweaking them my man...

I've been really suprised by Soto, and Fukudome. They both had great springs for me. If Soto plays like he did in spring training, he could put up numbers similar to his 2008 season.

I was dissapointed in how Jeff Baker performed in spring training, really thought he would the starting 2nd baseman but he only got a couple hits in 20-25 AB's.

So you played all Spring Training games? How do you like Lee and Lilly? I'm thinking they might be FAs in my 1st offseason. Lilly I wouldn't mind signing to Philly on a 1 yr deal. Lee I'd use on Pitt, and move Jones to the OF if I could Lee cheaply.

10 teams to go, woohoo....

you guys play all games are just a few, how you handle?

I'll play a lot season 1, probably over half...

[Wavebird99]

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I usually play at least 1 game per series, occasionally 2 if I really wanna play a pitcher's start or something.

Right now 4 of my starting pitchers have ERA's over 5 though.. yikes. Its all in the simmed games. Makes me sad

I have 15/30 contract changes done. Should have them all done by Tuesday.. probably 5 later tonight and 10 tomorrow. It actually didnt take that long.

[redsoxallday]

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Being the Red Sox I only play Beckett and Lester's starts and occasionally maybe Lackey or Dice-K.
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Well thanks OS guys who posted on this thread you persuaded me to adjust the contracts. Ughhhh!!! After I get out of the shower I guess I will try to get as far as I can until I decide to go to bed.

[duke776]

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So you played all Spring Training games? How do you like Lee and Lilly? I'm thinking they might be FAs in my 1st offseason. Lilly I wouldn't mind signing to Philly on a 1 yr deal. Lee I'd use on Pitt, and move Jones to the OF if I could Lee cheaply.

I didn't play all of spring training, but I played about 12 or 13 games in it. A word of warning to anyone who is planning on playing spring training(especially those who edit contracts), you should make a backup save of you franchise file before you play any games in it. I think it was spring training that was causing my players to become bald generic guys. I know last year it was because of callups/send downs, but guys who were on the mlb roster the whole time became generic.

I absolutely love pitching with Ted Lilly(actually just got done pitching with him). If he's there for you, I'd say give him a shot. He's certainly not going to overpower anybody, he can get people to strike out on his 12 6 curve, and pitches great to contact.

I also like Derek Lee. He produces a lot of doubles, and has good homerun power. Also plays good D, made a diving stab in my last game which would've been a sure double.

2nd game of the year, I won 2-0 behind a strong performance by Lilly. 8 1/3 IP, 8 H, 6 K, 0 ER. Geovany Soto had 3 hits including a double and and homerun. Chipper Jones had 3 hits for the Braves, two of them doubles.

[Hunkerdown]

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I usually play at least 1 game per series, occasionally 2 if I really wanna play a pitcher's start or something.

Right now 4 of my starting pitchers have ERA's over 5 though.. yikes. Its all in the simmed games. Makes me sad

I have 15/30 contract changes done. Should have them all done by Tuesday.. probably 5 later tonight and 10 tomorrow. It actually didnt take that long.

It doesnt, I am on twins now, so less than 3 to go. maybe start me home series against Cubs tonight.

WOOHOO, DONE, THANK GOD THATS OVER.

[marc68]

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What r u guys doing when you "change " the contracts??

[joejccva71]

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I'm 2-6 in my Nats franchise, lost to the Cubs just now 5-3 and Zambrano just butchered me getting 13 SO's against my hitters. He mixed his speeds and locations up so well I felt embarrased.

He's just an amazing pitcher.

[duke776]

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What r u guys doing when you "change " the contracts??

Making it so more players will go to free agency after the season. With the way it is when you start franchise, teams have about $10-30 million(depending on the team) left in their budget and they'll resign every one of their free agents before they get to free agency.