I am very new to the series but this game is amazing. The depth is simply outstanding. YOu can play ANY historical season you want, and even include real transactions to happen during the seasons as they did IRL.
If you love 'front office stuff' this is absolutely the game for you. It is admittedly overwhelming at first--but man, once you get into it, it is SO good!
If you're a FIFA player and you've played Football Manager, it's strikingly similar dynamic.
This game has really put a damper on franchise mode for me for MLBTS (which, I still love). It just makes the mode look even more 'bare bones' than it did before.
Well worth $39.99 IMO.