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  • IXI DECAY IXI
    Rookie
    • Sep 2008
    • 476

    #1

    Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)


    Welcome to my dynasty featuring the Atlanta Braves. I can't wait to bring you what I hope to be a season full of exciting things. I have a lot of ideas and directions as far as this team goes and I'm looking forward to how it all pans out!

    The game will be played on MLB 14: The Show (PS3). I will be using the OSFM Opening Day rosters. As far as sliders go, I will be using Armor and Swords set. Most all games will be played using full counts. The only time quick counts may be used is if I have won games 1 and 2 of a 3 game series.

    UPDATE :: THIS FRANCHISE WILL PICK UP FROM APRIL 26 IN THE 2014 SEASON. I HAVE AND WILL PLAY EVERY GAME...
    Last edited by IXI DECAY IXI; 06-26-2014, 04:22 PM.
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  • IXI DECAY IXI
    Rookie
    • Sep 2008
    • 476

    #2
    Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)


    Reserved for franchise history...
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    • IXI DECAY IXI
      Rookie
      • Sep 2008
      • 476

      #3
      Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)




      ATLANTA, GEORGIA: 2013 was a successful season for the Braves as they were able to regain their spot atop the NL East with a record of 96-66. It was however an early exit for the Braves as they lost to the Dodgers of LA in the divisional series.

      The Braves enter 2014 with pretty much the same squad they left 2013 with. The biggest loss was easily Brian McCann who made his way to New York to sign with the Yankees. They Braves also parted ways with Tim Hudson but were able to bring in Ervin Santana, Gavin Floyd, and Aaron Harang.


      Lets start with what should be a very big bright spot for the Braves this season. A starting rotation that could easily be recognized as one of the best in baseball. The Braves are still trying to nail down who the initial starting rotation will be but as of now it seems the following will be the most likely.

      1. Ervin Santana
      2. Kris Medlen
      3. Mike Minor
      4. Julio Teheran
      5. Brandon Beachy

      The Braves are still trying to find spots for Gavin Floyd, Aaron Harang, Alex Wood, and even David Hale.

      Last year, we had some late injuries within our rotation that ended up hurting us, so we are excited to have a little more depth this year. - Fredie Gonzalez
      The bullpen is another strong area for the Braves as they return the arms of Luis Avilan, Jordan Walden, David Carpenter, and of course Craig Kimbrel. The Braves will also welcome back Jonny Venters. At the moment, it's looking like Anthony Varvaro, Alex Wood, and possibly Gavin Floyd or Aaron Harang will fill out the rest of the pen.


      The Braves infield will look exactly the same as last years other than the loss of previously mentioned Brian McCann. Evan Gattis will step into a full time catching role this year and will be spelled by Gerald Laird and Ryan Doumit.

      Freddie Freeman, Dan Uggla, Chris Johnson, and Andrelton Simmons will round out the rest of the infield. It has already been stated this spring that Dan Uggla's leash will be quite short this season. Uggla struggled a majority of the 2013 season before being benched in the playoffs and the Braves will be ready to make a change if the time comes.

      The outfield will consist of the two Upton brothers and Jason Heyward. B.J. Upton was another Braves that struggled throughout the season last year. The Braves are hoping he can rebound and contribute this season.


      Overall, the Braves should look forward to a good season. They should be able to ride their pitching staff throughout the year. With an offense that can be streaky at best, the Braves are hoping to repeat as division winners and push their way deeper into the playoffs.
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      • Frank is the Tank
        Rookie
        • May 2012
        • 363

        #4
        Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)

        Looking forward to another one of your dynasties, you always do a great job, good luck!
        "The most amazing things that can happen to a human being will happen to you if you just lower your expectations."

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        • LopaKa
          YaBoyRobRoy
          • Jul 2007
          • 3947

          #5
          Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)

          looking good so far, i'm always down to follow a Braves franchise, good luck!
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          • ghosti98
            Rookie
            • Mar 2014
            • 31

            #6
            Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)

            Will be interesting to see how this plays out.

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            • IXI DECAY IXI
              Rookie
              • Sep 2008
              • 476

              #7
              Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)





              Opening day didn't end as well as it started for the Braves as they watched Aramis Ramirez hand them their first loss of the season with a leadoff homerun in the bottom of the 9th inning against Aaron Harang.

              The game started off really slow offensively for both teams as neither team was able to muster a run until the Braves struck first in the top half of the 5th with an RBI single by shortstop Andrelton Simmons. The Braves struck again in the top of the 6th with a 2 run homerun by Dan Uggla... Yea, you read that right. Dan Uggla turned in a nice opening day performance as he submitted a 2-4 day with the 2 RBI's. The Braves are hoping this is a good sign for this upcoming season.

              Ervin Santana was in cruise control until the bottom of the 7th when Ryan Braun was able to put one of the fences for a 2 run homerun to bring the Brewers within one. Santana took the mound in the 8th inning but after surrendering a leadoff single, the Braves opted to bring in Jonny Venters for his first appearance of the 2014 season. Venters was able to induce a ground ball to get the double play but would quickly give away the lead with a solo homerun by Jean Segura.


              With an empty 9th frame for the Braves offensively, they would send Aaron Harang to the mound thinking the game could potentially see a few extra innings. It wasn't so as Harang watched as Aramis Ramirez took him deep on the 3rd pitch of the inning to send the Brewers home with a win on opening day.

              Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers
              Mar 31, 2014123456789RHE
              Atlanta (0-1)000012000370
              Milwaukee (1-0)000000211481
              W: Henderson (1-0) L: Harang (0-1)
              Atlanta Braves
              HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
              Heyward, RF4000010.000
              Upton, CF4000010.000
              Freeman, 1B4110000.250
              Johnson, 3B4010010.250
              Upton, LF3110100.333
              Uggla, 2B4122001.500
              Gattis, C3000110.000
              Simmons, SS4021010.500
              Santana, P1000000.000
              Venters, P0000000.000
              Schafer, PH1000000.000
              Harang, P0000000.000
              BATTING:
              2B: Johnson
              3B: Upton
              HR: Uggla
              RBI: Uggla (2), Simmons
              Milwaukee Brewers
              HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
              Segura, SS4111011.250
              Gennett, 2B4000010.000
              Ramirez, 3B4221001.500
              Braun, RF3112011.333
              Lucroy, C3010000.333
              Gomez, CF3010000.333
              Davis, LF3000020.000
              Henderson, P0000000.000
              Reynolds, 1B2010000.500
              Morris, PH-1B10100001.000
              Lohse, P1000000.000
              Overbay, PH1000000.000
              Gorzelanny0000000.000
              Gindl, LF1000000.000
              BATTING:
              2B: Reynolds
              HR: Segura, Ramirez, Braun
              RBI: Segura, Ramirez, Braun (2)
              Atlanta Braves
              PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
              Santana7.06220412.57
              Venters1.01210119.00
              Harang0.0111001INF
              Milwaukee Brewers
              PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
              Lohse5.25331314.76
              Kintzler0.10000100.00
              Gorzelanny1.12001000.00
              Henderson1.20000100.00



              Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers
              Apr 1, 2014123456789RHE
              Atlanta (1-1)001000000161
              Milwaukee (1-1)000000000000
              W: Medlen (1-0) L: Garza (0-1) S: Kimbrel (1)
              Atlanta Braves
              HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
              Milwaukee Brewers
              HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
              Atlanta Braves
              PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
              Medlen (W, 1-0)6.03000400.00
              Walden (H, 1)1.00000000.00
              Carpenter (H, 1)1.00002000.00
              Kimbrel (S, 1)1.00000100.00
              Milwaukee Brewers
              PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
              Garza (L, 0-1)7.05113701.28
              Kintzler1.00000000.00
              Duke1.01000000.00



              Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers
              Apr 2, 2014123456789RHE
              Atlanta (1-2)000000000050
              Milwaukee (2-1)00301101X680
              W: Fiers (1-) L: Minor (0-1)
              Atlanta Braves
              HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
              Milwaukee Brewers
              HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
              Atlanta Braves
              PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
              Minor (L, 0-1)5.04440207.20
              Walden2.03111003.00
              Avilan1.01110309.00
              Milwaukee Brewers
              PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
              Gallardo4.12001300.00
              Fiers (W, 1-0)2.22000400.00
              Henderson2.01000200.00
              Last edited by IXI DECAY IXI; 06-07-2014, 10:13 AM.
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              • IXI DECAY IXI
                Rookie
                • Sep 2008
                • 476

                #8
                Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)


                After dropping 2 games out of the 3 to the Brewers to start the 2014 season, the Braves headed up to Washington to play a 3 games series before heading to Atlanta for the first time of the 2014 season. The Braves were able to take 2 games out of the 3 from their division rival.

                Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals
                Apr 4, 2014123456789RHE
                Atlanta (1-3)101100000380
                Washington (4-0)1000200014101
                W: Storen (1-0) L: Carpenter (0-1)



                Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals
                Apr 5, 2014123456789RHE
                Atlanta (2-3)0005000016110
                Washington (4-1)200010000372
                W: Beachy (1-0) L: Roark (0-1) S: Kimbrel (2)



                Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals
                Apr 6, 2014123456789RHE
                Atlanta (3-3)000000300380
                Washington (4-2)000000200290
                W: Santana (1-0) L: Strasburg (0-1) S: Kimbrel (3)


                The next user game will be game 1 of the 3 game series against New York. It will opening day for the Braves at home so the fans will get their first taste of their 2014 Braves. The matchup will pit Kris Medlen against Bartolo Colon.
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                • IXI DECAY IXI
                  Rookie
                  • Sep 2008
                  • 476

                  #9
                  Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)




                  After taking 2 of the 3 games from their division rivals, the Braves would head to Atlanta for the first time on the young season. The Braves would see Bartolo Colon for the first time in a Met uniform and from the results, they are eager to see him again.

                  After Kris Medlen surrendered a 2 run homerun to Braves killer David Wright in the top of the 1st inning, the Braves would rebound jumping on Colon early putting up 4 runs in the bottom half of the 1st inning.

                  Heyward, Johnson, Uggla, and Gattis were able to send balls out of the park in todays contest as the Braves were able to put up 8 runs on 12 hits. Jason Heyward has been perhaps the Braves brightest spot of the season thus far as he left todays game with a .370 average.

                  The Braves would cruise through the middle innings until giving up a run to the Mets in the top of the 6th to bring the game to 4-3. The Braves were once again able to rebound by putting up 3 runs in the bottom half of the 6th.

                  So with a 7-3 lead heading into the 8th, Fredie Gonzalez felt pretty comfortable and decided to hand the ball to Aaron Harang for the first time since the bashing he took on opening day in Milwaukee. Braves fans faces went from excitement to worry in a matter of minutes as Harang surrendered 2 runs on 3 hits in his 1 inning of work. It's already being discussed early that Harang being in the bullpen might not have been the best decision but the Braves feel it's too early to make any movements.

                  This would force the Braves to go to Craig Kimbrel in the 9th on a day they were hoping to give him off with him throwing in back to back games. Kimbrel wouldn't struggle at all though as he sat the Mets down in order to give the Braves an 8-5 win and push them over .500 for the first time this year while dropping the Mets to 2-5.


                  New York Mets at Atlanta Braves
                  Apr 8, 2014123456789RHE
                  New York (2-5)200001020590
                  Atlanta (4-3)40000301X8120
                  W: Medlen (2-0) L: Colon (0-2) S: Kimbrel (4)
                  New York Mets
                  HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
                  Young Jr, LF4220010.321
                  Tejada, SS4011000.153
                  Wright, 3B4222011.227
                  Granderson, RF4120000.200
                  Davis, 1B4012010.153
                  Murphy, 2B4010000.160
                  Young, CF4000030.055
                  Recker, C4000010.000
                  Colon, P2000000.000
                  Torres, P0000000.000
                  Duda, PH0000010.250
                  Farnsworth, P0000000.000
                  Lagares, PH1000000.250
                  BATTING:
                  HR: Wright
                  RBI: Tejada, Wright 2, Davis 2
                  Atlanta Braves
                  HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
                  Heyward, RF4232001.370
                  Upton, CF4110010.142
                  Freeman, 1B4111000.222
                  Johnson, 3B4113001.275
                  Upton, LF4010010.320
                  Uggla, 2B4121011.259
                  Gattis, C4121001.291
                  Simmons, SS4010010.260
                  Medlen, P1100100.000
                  Harang, P0000000.000
                  Doumit, PH1000000.000
                  Kimbrel, P0000000.000
                  BATTING:
                  2B: Heyward
                  HR: Heyward, Johnson, Uggla, Gattis
                  RBI: Heyward 2, Freeman, Johnson 3, Uggla, Gattis
                  New York Mets
                  PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
                  Colon (L, 0-2)5.194403N/A3.29
                  Torres0.223310N/A23.62
                  Farnsworth2.011101N/A1.12
                  Atlanta Braves
                  PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
                  Medlen (W, 2-0)7.063307N/A2.07
                  Harang1.032200N/A27.00
                  Kimbrel1.000001N/A0.00



                  New York Mets at Atlanta Braves
                  Apr 9, 2014123456789RHE
                  New York (2-6)000000000061
                  Atlanta (5-3)00130011X680
                  W: Minor (W, 1-1) L: Wheeler (L, 0-1)



                  New York Mets at Atlanta Braves
                  Apr 10, 2014123456789RHE
                  New York (2-7)010000000140
                  Atlanta (6-3)20200020X6100
                  W: Teheran (1-0) L: Niese (1-1)


                  Following the sweep of the Mets, the Braves will host the Nationals but we will once again miss them as the next user game with be in Philadelphia against the Phillies as Mike Minor is set to go against A.J. Burnett.
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                  • IXI DECAY IXI
                    Rookie
                    • Sep 2008
                    • 476

                    #10
                    Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)


                    Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves
                    Apr 26, 2014123456789RHE
                    Cincinnati (8-16)000000010160
                    Atlanta (16-8)00020000X271
                    W: Teheran (3-2) L: Cingrani (3-1) S: Kimbrel (9)
                    Scoring Summary
                    SCORING DETAILSCINATL
                    ATL4Gattis homered to center.01
                    ATL4Uggla singled to center. Heyward scores02
                    CIN8Votto reached first on fielders choice. Shumaker scores.12
                    Cincinnati Reds
                    HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
                    Phillips, 2B4020000.301
                    Santiago, 2B0000000.058
                    Cozart, SS4000010.146
                    Votto, 1B4011010.250
                    Bruce, RF3010000.250
                    Frazier, 3B4000010.197
                    Heisey, LF4000010.222
                    Ludwick, CF4010010.328
                    Pena, C3000010.224
                    Cingrani, P2000010.000
                    Shumaker, PH1110000.342
                    BATTING:
                    RBI: Votto
                    HBP: Bruce
                    GIDP: Cozart
                    BASERUNNING:
                    SB: Phillips
                    Atlanta Braves
                    HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
                    Upton, CF4020010.187
                    Upton, LF4010010.200
                    Freeman, 1B4010010.394
                    Gattis, C4111011.298
                    Heyward, RF2100200.291
                    Uggla, 2B4011030.212
                    Pena, 3B2000100.200
                    Teheran, P2000000.125
                    BATTING:
                    2B: Freeman
                    HR: Gattis
                    RBI: Gattis, Uggla
                    SAC: Teheran
                    GIDP: Pena
                    BASERUNNING:
                    SB: Upton, Heyward
                    FIELDING:
                    E: Pena
                    Cincinnati Reds
                    PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
                    Cingrani5.07223612.35
                    Parra2.00000104.84
                    LeCure1.00000102.70
                    Atlanta Braves
                    PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
                    Teheran7.05000702.12
                    Avilan0.01100007.50
                    Carpenter1.00000100.00
                    Kimbrel1.00000100.00
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                    • IXI DECAY IXI
                      Rookie
                      • Sep 2008
                      • 476

                      #11
                      Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)


                      ATLANTA, GEORGIA -- The Braves have just announced that they have reached an agreement with the Cleveland Indians that will send the left handed relief pitcher Jonny Venters to Cleveland in return for the center field prospect Clint Frazier.

                      Venters missed the 2013 season after going through Tommy John surgery and never saw an MLB game this season. He has spent his first month of the season in AAA trying to get back in MLB form. The Braves have been looking to shop him as they felt they have enough depth in the pen that allowed the move.

                      The Braves will welcome in the 20 year old Clint Frazier who is projected to be a future star. With the struggles from B.J. Upton in 2013 and the slow start to 2014, the Braves were ecstatic when the Indians reached out with the trade offer. Clint Frazier will slide right into a starting role in center field for the Gwinnett Braves. If Upton continues to struggle, you could see Frazier find himself in the majors as early as 2015.
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                      • royals19
                        MVP
                        • Jan 2012
                        • 2182

                        #12
                        Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)

                        I've always been a huge Clint Frazier fan. He's probably my favorite prospect to come out of the draft in the past 4-5 years. He gets compared to Mike Trout quite a bit because of his raw tools.

                        The fact that he's also from Georgia and he's now playing for the Atlanta Braves is cool too. It reminds me a lot of Jason Heyward's career arch.



                        I've heard that sound 3 times... once was Babe Ruth, the second was Josh Gibson, and the third was Bo Jackson- Buck O'Neil


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                        • AC
                          Win the East
                          • Sep 2010
                          • 14951

                          #13
                          Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)

                          Originally posted by royals19
                          I've always been a huge Clint Frazier fan. He's probably my favorite prospect to come out of the draft in the past 4-5 years. He gets compared to Mike Trout quite a bit because of his raw tools.

                          The fact that he's also from Georgia and he's now playing for the Atlanta Braves is cool too. It reminds me a lot of Jason Heyward's career arch.
                          Only J-Hey never got traded for an injured reliever.
                          "Twelve at-bats is a pretty decent sample size." - Eric Byrnes

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                          • IXI DECAY IXI
                            Rookie
                            • Sep 2008
                            • 476

                            #14
                            Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)

                            Originally posted by AC
                            Only J-Hey never got traded for an injured reliever.
                            Well Venters wasn't injured in my franchise. He has pitched the whole season in AAA and was lighting it up. I put him on the block because I really like Avilan and Carpenter in the setup roles.
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                            • IXI DECAY IXI
                              Rookie
                              • Sep 2008
                              • 476

                              #15
                              Re: Always Braves! A Braves Franchise (MLB 14)

                              Originally posted by royals19
                              I've always been a huge Clint Frazier fan. He's probably my favorite prospect to come out of the draft in the past 4-5 years. He gets compared to Mike Trout quite a bit because of his raw tools.

                              The fact that he's also from Georgia and he's now playing for the Atlanta Braves is cool too. It reminds me a lot of Jason Heyward's career arch.
                              I don't know anything about him. Never heard of him, but to know he is from Georgia is cool. Good storyline.
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