Building the Ultimate MLB Video Game Roster

[RaychelSnr]

It is an exciting time to be a baseball fan. Spring is in the air, unless you live on the East Coast, and Opening Day is only a few short weeks away. With both The Show and MLB 2K9 being released earlier this week, baseball fever is in full effect.

If you are a hardcore franchise gamer like myself, there are still a few weeks left before the official Opening Day rosters are released. These few weeks leading up to Opening Day serve as my yearly virtual spring training, allowing me to play as many exhibition games as possible. Aside from wanting to learn a new baseball game's controls and enjoy its additions, I have an ulterior motive when engaging in these extended, no pressure gameplay sessions: scouting.

There is no better way to learn certain players' skills and tendencies in a new baseball game than to actually take control of those players. Not only is this useful in the particular exhibition game you are engaging in, but it is also critical when starting your dynasty. Let us face it, if you are anything like me, you completely overhaul your chosen team's roster before the season starts so you can suit your individual team needs.

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[masterju2]

my only problem with Zumaya is how injury prone he is. this fool had a stress reaction in his arm after playin guitar hero too much WTF! just keep ur arm wrapped in tha towel until u pitch tomorrow idiot.

[BravesBoy]

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Thanks for the tips. I'm really stoked about this years game, and i plan on taking full control of the great Franchise mode we have this year, with the 40-man roster and all the detailed things to let me take FULL control of my franchise...

[JohnDoe8865]

I enjoy the challenge of playing with the team's true opening day rosters. I think trying to find a way to win with the same roster that is used in the MLB makes the challenge that much more satisfying.

Now down the line after a while, I may make a trade for a player or players that I think can help, but I would never trade for a huge name like Manny or Sabathia.

I enjoy getting the most of the lesser known players, as you mention in the write-up.

[Ohpityme]

Good read, very well thought out.
I too like to overhaul a roster...although I am not adverse to 'spending' money to bring in a big name...if their skills fit.
I only make trades that 'could' happen in reality though, and tend to pick a team with a middle of the pack budget as it is too easy for me just to be The Mets and have a massive budget which gets boring.

[pvigg001]

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Everything in that article is common sense.

[sean_c]

I like to overhaul the roster myself. Being the Mariners, it will take awhile. That said I'm headed in the right direction. I actually found someone to take Bautista AND Washburn plus Chris Shelton. I got a great 1B prospect who could be ready in Sept plus a couple of throw in bullpen guys who could be servicable. I like what I have now and may let Beltre walk or maybe trade him. I like Matt Tuiosisopo at 3rd for the future. I need to work on my AA and AAA teams now...ugh, Seattle's are bad.

[Da_Czar]

Nice article

Common sense is not common.

[pvigg001]

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Nice article

Common sense is not common.

Especially in Georgia.

[Ohpityme]

I like to overhaul the roster myself. Being the Mariners, it will take awhile. That said I'm headed in the right direction. I actually found someone to take Bautista AND Washburn plus Chris Shelton. I got a great 1B prospect who could be ready in Sept plus a couple of throw in bullpen guys who could be servicable. I like what I have now and may let Beltre walk or maybe trade him. I like Matt Tuiosisopo at 3rd for the future. I need to work on my AA and AAA teams now...ugh, Seattle's are bad.

I think the Mariners roster is pretty much set if you move Clement to 1b.
Their rotation is pretty good and deep.

[NAFBUC]

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I am a big franchise guy, so thanks for the suggestions Chris. Good read and layout.

[Da_Czar]

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Especially in Georgia.

Funny or NOT there are some people who play games that are not familiar with the sport. Articles like these help those people. So again while it may be common information to you, in my own experience I have found many people thankful for posting of "common" information.

Part of the reason I enjoy it here is the people are willing to help others enjoy a sports game without making them feel small. Welcome to the OS !

[BruinsHockey08]

Everything in that article is common sense.

And how many people actually have common sense? I know several people who do not, so there goes that argument right there.

[Mayo32]

I too love to over haul my roster. I usually use lesser teams so that building a franchise is more challenging and fulfilling. I play my game all around speed. I am all about the stolen base and defense. So I can usually trade a powerful clunker for a guy with level B to A speed (MLB 09 the show) and maybe a prospect or young guy. Then my pitching game is centered around a pitcher with 90 or more mph fastball with a decent changeup and curveball as my strike out pitch.

[Brandwin]

Small ball FTW!