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  • Kirby_SCEA
    MLB The Show Designer
    • Apr 2012
    • 50

    #16
    Originally posted by Curahee
    I love that a Developer uses OSFM!

    Of course! I love what Knight and the rest of you guys produce. Makes playing The Show in season modes so deep. I can tell a lot of pride is taken in making those rosters legit.

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    • Chrisksaint
      $$$
      • Apr 2010
      • 19127

      #17
      Don't see why Miami wouldn't be a good team to use if you're trying to build. Good solid young rotation with a few good arms in the minors. Stanton, Yelich, Ozuna provide some decent young hitters that are in the majors and Moran in the minors.

      The idea that they have nothing to work with is just uninformed. Who knows about real life, but in the game get a few more hitters in the lineup and you should be good to go.
      Last edited by Chrisksaint; 03-10-2014, 02:22 PM.
      Saints, LSU, Seminoles, Pelicans, Marlins, Lightning

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      • cavsfan2
        MVP
        • Aug 2010
        • 3902

        #18
        Re: MLB 14 The Show: Best Franchise Challenges

        I think the Mets are a good team to use. They have three future stud starting pitchers in Harvey, Wheeler, and Syndergaard. Their hitting leaves something to be desired, but Wright and Granderson is a pretty good start.

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        • TGov
          MVP
          • Mar 2012
          • 1169

          #19
          Re: MLB 14 The Show: Best Franchise Challenges

          Originally posted by cavsfan2
          I think the Mets are a good team to use. They have three future stud starting pitchers in Harvey, Wheeler, and Syndergaard. Their hitting leaves something to be desired, but Wright and Granderson is a pretty good start.
          You have a great point, one of the biggest cities but a team that's greatly overshadowed. I like to rebuild with Houston like I mentioned in my other post but since theyre now in the AL, I may have to rethink my 2nd team. The Mets might be a good one for the reasons you mentioned. HOWEVER you didnt mention C Travis d'Arnaud... And I'd have to trade Granderson, he provides a great power/speed combo but he's a former Yankee... But he was traded there and seems so fun to use... I dont know we'll have to wait and see with him lol...

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          • Cowboy008
            MVP
            • Mar 2012
            • 4574

            #20
            Once the OSFM is out I will be doing a Tampa Bay Rays franchise.

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            • baseballphanatic
              Rookie
              • Feb 2014
              • 160

              #21
              Re: MLB 14 The Show: Best Franchise Challenges

              I just can't do the Marlins....That ballpark is hideous! You also will have maybe the strongest hitter in the MLB with Stanton and the filthiest young pitcher in Fernandez IN A PITCHERS PARK! Hechavarria is just fine at SS, Yelich and Ozuna can be solid and Moran will be beast. Salt will give u what u need at catcher so no way there.
              Houston just is stacked In the farm and man giving up pop up HRs to left field in Minute Maid can b frustrating even tho CF will give u them right back.
              I love the Padres for building but I am a SF fan and cant build up the courage to compete against my own team.
              Heres my top 2:
              Cleveland - No. 1 they may have the best Double A team in the game (Rubber Ducks). They really are a product of Francona and really overachieved. Santana is over at 3rd and that might get interesting. Other then Lindor and their stud Ginger in CF they have nothing to stick with.

              Heres the team I haven't seen mentioned once for some reason....
              Seattle Mariners....they have never won a WS, Keith Law has their minors ranked 21st. King Felix and Cano will probably take up 1/3 if not more of that budget they have. Who other then those 2 can u count on? and if ur like me youll love the huge ballpark.

              This is the problem really....we don't have overalls or budgets to help make decisions. There has been a few ratings spit out here and there and the most confusing thing is in some screenshots u can c that the Padres might actually be better then a A's? It might be way dif down deeper but the A's have 4 players 85+ and the Padres have at least 5 guys 85+ yet the A's are head and shoulders a better team then the Padres

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              • ASUBoy93
                Pro
                • Feb 2013
                • 507

                #22
                I am just happy to finally be able to play The Show now that I have switched from Xbox. But to keep on track, I plan on using either the Marlins or the Cubs. Would love to finally win a WS for Chicago and of course using Miami would be a real challenge, especially trying to keep Stanton.
                "I'm all about that action, boss." - Marshawn Money Lynch

                NFL: Seattle Seahawks
                NBA: Phoenix Suns
                MLB: Arizona D-Backs
                NHL: Arizona Coyotes
                NCAA: Arizona State Sun Devils/Florida Gators

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                • metsfan4life1
                  Pro
                  • Jan 2012
                  • 956

                  #23
                  Re: MLB 14 The Show: Best Franchise Challenges

                  I'm from the belief that you should use the team you root for. I understand why others use other teams though. I'll be playing with the Mets, of course.
                  Harvey's Better

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                  • tessl
                    All Star
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 5648

                    #24
                    Re: MLB 14 The Show: Best Franchise Challenges

                    Originally posted by Chrisksaint
                    Don't see why Miami wouldn't be a good team to use if you're trying to build. Good solid young rotation with a few good arms in the minors. Stanton, Yelich, Ozuna provide some decent young hitters that are in the majors and Moran in the minors.

                    The idea that they have nothing to work with is just uninformed. Who knows about real life, but in the game get a few more hitters in the lineup and you should be good to go.
                    With default rosters...

                    They have the lowest payroll in the NL which will make it difficult to retain guys like Stanton - one of the new features is wins/losses impacting budget.

                    They have excellent late relief. Starting pitching consists of the best young starter in MLB and then some guys with little MLB experience which will equate to low durability ratings in the game. Low durability is a major problem - you will need to train durability exclusively for 3 years or more.

                    Lineup:
                    No third baseman.
                    Catcher will be hurt by the 3 year average, his only good year was 2013
                    Shortstop is okay defensively but can't hit
                    Second Furcal will have poor ratings, Solano will be the starter
                    First a serviceable platoon
                    Outfield Stanton is a star but no protection for him in the lineup
                    Yelich was excellent for 1/2 a season but will have same durability issues as starting pitching

                    If you use created rosters then anything could happen, they could be the '61 Yankees, but with default rosters they have 5 or 6 positions of need in the lineup plus a lack of durable starting pitching.

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                    • RecordBreakerCF
                      Rookie
                      • May 2013
                      • 345

                      #25
                      Hey nusie, you do know Matt Harvey won't be back until next year, right?

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                      • HustlinOwl
                        All Star
                        • Mar 2004
                        • 9713

                        #26
                        Re: MLB 14 The Show: Best Franchise Challenges

                        Originally posted by RecordBreakerCF
                        Hey nusie, you do know Matt Harvey won't be back until next year, right?
                        beauty of The Show he can be available from game one this year

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                        • SilverBullet1929
                          MVP
                          • Feb 2012
                          • 1924

                          #27
                          Re: MLB 14 The Show: Best Franchise Challenges

                          As a real life Marlins fan, I can honestly say most of what's been said is false and misinterpreted by the media. The Marlins have a lot of talent to work with both in the majors and waiting in the minors, the 2014 lineup is ages better than the 2013 debacle. The starting pitching is sooo underrated although I can imagine that being lost in the Show considering how overalls are likely calculated. Did you know the 2013 Marlins had the lowest team ERA in club history including our two championship seasons? Jose Fernandez is as good as anyone these days, including Kershaw.

                          As for the ballpark I guess its a matter of opinion but its gorgeous and unique, its not like it sucks playing there. The uniforms are neon? The Giants and Orioles both use orange uniforms and nobody calls them neon. Besides that they have home whites, road grays, and a black alternate so what's the problem? I know the cap logo is different and untradtional but that's about it.

                          As for Loria, he's not in the game, ignore that idiot.

                          Finally, I'm not here to fight for the Fish... I'm just saying they're a "better than you'd think" option for a franchise. With them being my hometown team, I absolutely love using them in the show and I honestly hope some of you consider giving them a shot.

                          Either way, have fun!

                          Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk 2
                          Last edited by SilverBullet1929; 03-10-2014, 05:17 PM.

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                          • Eski33
                            MVP
                            • Jun 2004
                            • 1299

                            #28
                            My Tigers.

                            Other possibilities:
                            Oakland
                            Toronto

                            Like the unis!!!!!!!
                            What?

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                            • pirates1fan
                              Rookie
                              • Dec 2012
                              • 185

                              #29
                              Love my Pirates. I hope to be able to prove it wasn't a fluke season. I am concerned about the team in the short term, but I think their farm system has a lot of potential for just a year or two down the road. Can't wait to see what I can make it. May can't come soon enough.

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                              • tessl
                                All Star
                                • Apr 2007
                                • 5648

                                #30
                                Re: MLB 14 The Show: Best Franchise Challenges

                                Originally posted by SilverBullet1929
                                As a real life Marlins fan, I can honestly say most of what's been said is false and misinterpreted by the media. The Marlins have a lot of talent to work with both in the majors and waiting in the minors, the 2014 lineup is ages better than the 2013 debacle. The starting pitching is sooo underrated although I can imagine that being lost in the Show considering how overalls are likely calculated. Did you know the 2013 Marlins had the lowest team ERA in club history including our two championship seasons? Jose Fernandez is as good as anyone these days, including Kershaw.

                                As for the ballpark I guess its a matter of opinion but its gorgeous and unique, its not like it sucks playing there. The uniforms are neon? The Giants and Orioles both use orange uniforms and nobody calls them neon. Besides that they have home whites, road grays, and a black alternate so what's the problem? I know the cap logo is different and untradtional but that's about it.

                                As for Loria, he's not in the game, ignore that idiot.

                                Finally, I'm not here to fight for the Fish... I'm just saying they're a "better than you'd think" option for a franchise. With them being my hometown team, I absolutely love using them in the show and I honestly hope some of you consider giving them a shot.

                                Either way, have fun!

                                Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk 2
                                I'm considering the Marlins but with default rosters given the way mlbts calculates attributes as a 3 year average the Marlins will be the worst lineup in the National League and their starting pitching will have low durability.

                                They need to get some love from the new generated player system or with an aftermarket roster.

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