The Orioles probably have the worst team, but do they have a legitimate Ace? I know they have a beautiful ballpark and decent uniforms, but so do the Mariners.
Do you use a different team in place of your favorite team in franchise?
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Do you use a different team in place of your favorite team in franchise?
I don't know much about baseball and I'm having trouble finding a fun team to use in franchise. I like the Dodgers in real life, but they're too stacked in this game and I want a bit of a challenge. I'm thinking of either using the Mariners or the Orioles, but don't know the players on any of these teams with the exception of Ichiro.
The Orioles probably have the worst team, but do they have a legitimate Ace? I know they have a beautiful ballpark and decent uniforms, but so do the Mariners.Tags: None -
Re: Do you use a different team in place of your favorite team in franchise?
Instead of not using the Dodgers, adjust the sliders or settings to make it realisitic and then try to see what you can do with them. You can make this game as hard or easy as you want.Chalepa Ta Kala..... -
Re: Do you use a different team in place of your favorite team in franchise?
I don't know much about baseball and I'm having trouble finding a fun team to use in franchise. I like the Dodgers in real life, but they're too stacked in this game and I want a bit of a challenge. I'm thinking of either using the Mariners or the Orioles, but don't know the players on any of these teams with the exception of Ichiro.
The Orioles probably have the worst team, but do they have a legitimate Ace? I know they have a beautiful ballpark and decent uniforms, but so do the Mariners.
Right now, I am 15-16, 4.5 games behind the Sox. So it is definitely a challenge.Comment
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Re: Do you use a different team in place of your favorite team in franchise?
I went with the Orioles until the patch screwed that one up. I really liked playing as them, but their pitching is a bit weak. Guthrie is their ace, but he had an ERA of 7 after 2 months in my season. The offense was pretty good though, so upgrading the pitching staff should make them a better team.Comment
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Re: Do you use a different team in place of your favorite team in franchise?
I am a Phillies fan, but while waiting for the sweet roster updates I started up a Rangers 'chise (due to wifey being from Dallas, they are my adopted American league team since 2005 TYVM!) and I would highly recommend them. nice stadium to play in and solid uni's. a couple guys can rake (Hamilton, Young), Kinsler is a nice all around guy, and there a few up-and-comers like Davis, Cruz, Salti, and Andrus.
the problem is that they can't pitch a little bit (except for McCarthy for me, he just hits his spots) as far as the rotation goes. the bullpen is actually pretty good, and Derek Holland is a name that everyone is going to know in about a year or so. and since it isn't "your team" per se, it is easy to try to work trades to bolster the rotation.
get a few solid #2 type guys, and next thing you know, lady luck smiles upon you and you sneak into the playoffs!Comment
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Re: Do you use a different team in place of your favorite team in franchise?
I love the Padres and the Indians. Both teams have great uniforms and stadiums. I always use the Indians online and for my serious franchise.
Then I have a mostly simulated and "GM Mode" franchise where I do a fantasy draft with the Padres. I like to win the World Series with them Florida Marlins style and then fire sale the team for as many top prospects as I can stack into my minor leagues. I'm just at a point now where I can let contracts expire and have a young stud be ready at every position in every level. It's a really great way to play.Comment
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Re: Do you use a different team in place of your favorite team in franchise?
I play as the Royals instead of the Cardinals for two reasons:
1. The double-switch bug makes playing an NL team sort of frustrating if you care about accurate stats.
2. I watch a lot of Cardinals games (all of them so far this year, a streak that will probably live until our July vacation) so if things aren't going in-game at least similarly to how they're going in real life I get frustrated.Impact de Montréal
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Re: Do you use a different team in place of your favorite team in franchise?
I definitely do because it lets me play out my franchise objectively without my bias tainting everything I do. When I'm playing as the Mets I never want to lose a game or trade any of my favorite guys. I also think that playing as them would somehow jinx them for the upcoming game, whether I do good or bad.
The only problem I'm having right now though is finding a team and sticking to it.Comment
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