MLB2K11 Franchise Progress

[cardswin2006]

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Update on my Orioles franchise (Year 3):

As I said in my last post, the Orioles were dangerously close to collapse. However, Baltimore's prayers were answered and the O's won the division by 3 games over the Yankees (who, ironically were in last place for most of the season). Still, they were the worst division winner in baseball at just 88 wins so I knew it would be an uphill battle in the playoffs. Series were as follows:

NLDS
Cincinatti Reds (WC) vs Philadelphia Phillies (East)
Milwaukee Brewers (Central) vs Los Angeles Doders (West)

ALDS
Texas Rangers (West) vs Cleveland Indians (WC - won a 1 game playoff against the Angels)
Baltimore Orioles (East) vs Chicago White Sox (Central)

I swept the White Sox, who were surprisingly offenseively inept against my starting pitching. The Rangers won in 4, the Reds in 5, and the Dodgers in 4, so the the matchups are as follows:

NLCS
Cincinatti Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers

ALCS
Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles

I'm already up one game in my series and the NLCS hasn't started yet. So far, the biggest surprise has been Vlad Guerrero who has turned on the power in the playoffs. After finishing with 18 HRs on the year, he has hit 3 in 4 games in the playoffs. Another pleasant surprise was Adam Jones who hit over .500 in the ALDS.

Shawn Hill, last years AL Cy Young winner, is back on my MLB roster after a 4 month injury with a broken elbow (ouch). His ratings have taken a hit in the meantime so he's my emergency long relief, which hopefully won't be needed in the playoffs.

One interesting item of note is that I still do not have closer; It's basically closer by committee when it comes to the 9th. It's definitely unusual for a team to have this level of success with that type of situation, but the one saving grace has been my powerful offense which usually has the game in hand in the later innings. It is clear, though, that I will need to address the bullpen in the offseason as I do not have any "shutdown" guys in there.

[zorroomega]

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Keep in mind this is 3 years into my Franchise, so not year 1. All teams have made numerous changes to their roster in that time.

True man.Totally.True...

[babaloos]

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Hey guys playing my season as the bluejays am 3-11 :o still getting used to the game. Right now im having trouble, my roster is small due to injuries and only have 2 people on the bench.

I put some on the DL and can't seem to call up any of my AAA players, when i go to callup/send down i can't switch off my MLB team to call people up any help?

Anyone have help for this?

[zorroomega]

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Anyone have help for this?

Well maybe I do. If you hit B or Triangle to leave that screen it might not be saving it or hit or R1 or RB. Do you play, sim, or both all of those . And a question from me does anybody know at the trade deadline do you get any good offers and do a lot of trades go on. Because with the Pirates you never know what you need next. You know what I mean. Also I'm staying away from my Pirates anyway( AS A FRANCHISE). Does anybody know good teams to play with that are entertaining. Played with the Rangers, Giants, and Rockies they were pretty fun. Don't want to do the Pirates or the Cubs ( I'm staying away from the Pirates and Wrigley field gets shadows and just don't like the field). Thanks and feel free to comment.

[zorroomega]

Re: MLB2K11 Franchise Progress

Update on my Orioles franchise (Year 3):

As I said in my last post, the Orioles were dangerously close to collapse. However, Baltimore's prayers were answered and the O's won the division by 3 games over the Yankees (who, ironically were in last place for most of the season). Still, they were the worst division winner in baseball at just 88 wins so I knew it would be an uphill battle in the playoffs. Series were as follows:

NLDS
Cincinatti Reds (WC) vs Philadelphia Phillies (East)
Milwaukee Brewers (Central) vs Los Angeles Doders (West)

ALDS
Texas Rangers (West) vs Cleveland Indians (WC - won a 1 game playoff against the Angels)
Baltimore Orioles (East) vs Chicago White Sox (Central)

I swept the White Sox, who were surprisingly offenseively inept against my starting pitching. The Rangers won in 4, the Reds in 5, and the Dodgers in 4, so the the matchups are as follows:

NLCS
Cincinatti Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers

ALCS
Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles

I'm already up one game in my series and the NLCS hasn't started yet. So far, the biggest surprise has been Vlad Guerrero who has turned on the power in the playoffs. After finishing with 18 HRs on the year, he has hit 3 in 4 games in the playoffs. Another pleasant surprise was Adam Jones who hit over .500 in the ALDS.

Shawn Hill, last years AL Cy Young winner, is back on my MLB roster after a 4 month injury with a broken elbow (ouch). His ratings have taken a hit in the meantime so he's my emergency long relief, which hopefully won't be needed in the playoffs.

One interesting item of note is that I still do not have closer; It's basically closer by committee when it comes to the 9th. It's definitely unusual for a team to have this level of success with that type of situation, but the one saving grace has been my powerful offense which usually has the game in hand in the later innings. It is clear, though, that I will need to address the bullpen in the offseason as I do not have any "shutdown" guys in there.

For a closer if your willing to give up some O.K., decent guys Joakim Soria is pretty good. ( he is and 89 the first year of the franchise. i don't know with player progression) He has a nice pitch selection.

[babaloos]

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Well maybe I do. If you hit B or Triangle to leave that screen it might not be saving it or hit or R1 or RB. Do you play, sim, or both all of those . And a question from me does anybody know at the trade deadline do you get any good offers and do a lot of trades go on. Because with the Pirates you never know what you need next. You know what I mean. Also I'm staying away from my Pirates anyway( AS A FRANCHISE). Does anybody know good teams to play with that are entertaining. Played with the Rangers, Giants, and Rockies they were pretty fun. Don't want to do the Pirates or the Cubs ( I'm staying away from the Pirates and Wrigley field gets shadows and just don't like the field). Thanks and feel free to comment.

My RB just switches from posistions when im at the call up/send down screen. I don't know how to call up people from my AAA roster without having my roster go below the minimum. I play all my games currently playing with the Jays and having some injuries to my power and want to bring up Snider and hope for somehting good.

[zorroomega]

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My RB just switches from posistions when im at the call up/send down screen. I don't know how to call up people from my AAA roster without having my roster go below the minimum. I play all my games currently playing with the Jays and having some injuries to my power and want to bring up Snider and hope for somehting good.

Crap. Sorry man.

[zorroomega]

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Keep in mind this is 3 years into my Franchise, so not year 1. All teams have made numerous changes to their roster in that time.

I feel like 3 years would be watching a long & awkward movie. . ..

[cubsfan203]

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Finally lost my first series, to the Angels of all teams. I had the bases loaded with one out, down by one in the final game but Moreland struck out and then Beltre grounded out.

Despite the fact that I'm 14-4, I'm only one game ahead of them now. Mike Napoli also went down with a groin pull early in the first game, so my best hitter not named Hamilton is now on the 15-day DL.

[zorroomega]

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Finally lost my first series, to the Angels of all teams. I had the bases loaded with one out, down by one in the final game but Moreland struck out and then Beltre grounded out.

Despite the fact that I'm 14-4, I'm only one game ahead of them now. Mike Napoli also went down with a groin pull early in the first game, so my best hitter not named Hamilton is now on the 15-day DL.

What about Cruz?

[zorroomega]

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What about Cruz?

Any answer.Feels like none posts anymore.

[RogueHominid]

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Any answer.Feels like none posts anymore.

I think you have 12 of the last 21 posts (or something close to that), most of them filled with a barrage of emoticons. What's the deal? Not trying to be overly critical, but it's a strain on the eyes.

Generally speaking, this is a pretty quiet forum. Not as many people play this game as The Show.

I'm almost to the All Star break in my own Phillies franchise, so I'll post about that in the next day or two.

[jack1535]

Any answer.Feels like none posts anymore.

It's hasn't even been a day. Not everyone can check the site all the time.

[zorroomega]

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I think you have 12 of the last 21 posts (or something close to that), most of them filled with a barrage of emoticons. What's the deal? Not trying to be overly critical, but it's a strain on the eyes.

Generally speaking, this is a pretty quiet forum. Not as many people play this game as The Show.

I'm almost to the All Star break in my own Phillies franchise, so I'll post about that in the next day or two.

True.Hmmm.

[zorroomega]

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True.Hmmm.

i will also try to use less then 3 emoticons per post.