MLB 2k9 Questions Thread ...

[BlyGilmore]

Quote: Originally Posted by run29raw

in play now mode is there an option to choose different starting pitchers and edit the lineups before you play like in 2k7. in 2k8, the game automatically gave you your starting pitcher and you could not choose your 2nd string pitcher unless you change it in the pitching rotation depth chart beforehand.

You can hit start during the pre-game screens and completely edit your lineup and starting pitcher before the game begins.

[AceTitan]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlyGilmore

You can hit start during the pre-game screens and completely edit your lineup and starting pitcher before the game begins.

But not for computer right?

The computer will give you the ace right?

[BlyGilmore]

Quote: Originally Posted by mrj513

- Is there a franchise news/headline tracker like 2K's MLB.COM where I can read things about my franchise and also the MLB on a day to day basis with pictures as well? - I've seen pics of a Tony Gwyn statue outside of Petco Park in San Diego, is there something like this shown for each team outside the stadium prior to a franchise game.? - How does the CPU handle the trading of star players? - How does the CPU handle free agent signings? - Is there a GM aspect of the franchise mode where I can change ticket prices, transportation, overall budget, and is there any owner goals that I have to meet? - Do players have personality traits that will effect either team chemistry or free agent signings?

- The franchise screens are actually pretty nicely done. You have "MLB.com" with a ton of headlines for what went on around the league.

- There's no outside the ballpark clips this year ala last year's pre-game show.

- I had a ton of trades offered to me during the season. Haven't really looked at other teams rosters after season one though.

- Free agent signing seems to be a lot better this year. Each player has ratings based on a few things and your team impacts his interest. i.e. a player might really want to play for a contender, hurting your chances to sign him.

- Nope, no "baseball mogul" like features to the franchise mode. GM is mostly about building your team, spending money. Budget seems to be based on how well you did and your teams average attendance.

- No team chemistry.

[crumpled_heap]

Quote: Originally Posted by AceTitan

But not for computer right? The computer will give you the ace right?

Right.

[BlyGilmore]

k bit more on free agency.

each player has "ambitions" in four different areas:

Financial Security
Team Prestige
Play for Winner
Playing Time

how your team matches to the players ambitions helps determine his interest in signing with your team.

the free agency period is 15 days long. you can put in offers on players, advance a day and see if there have been any other offers made, and make changes based on that. Seems to take two or three days with no activity for a player to sign a contract.

[AceTitan]

Quote: Originally Posted by gilgamesh348

Right.

So with my question before then

Is there a roster section for editing lineup and rotations?

can't you adjust it to what you want, then save it

The go to play now and play the team of which you changed

Can you do this?

Or I think you can play two players, then set both line ups and rotation . Start the game and then remover the 2nd player by turning the controller off

I think you can do this too.

[michfan16]

could i see a picture of chipper jones hitting in a therma base uniform

[Pyroboy829]

i know manny was posted in a mets uni, but could i see him in his TRUE colors (Dodger Blue) , with him batting please

thanks