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  • MoneyMan17
    Rookie
    • Jan 2017
    • 336

    #1

    MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

    Didn't see this thread for 17 yet so thought I'd get it started with less than 2 weeks to go.

    Talk about anything including which team(s) you'll be running with, what you plan to do with them (compete/rebuild/wait and see), how you plan to play (play 162, sim half, etc.), any roster ideas like which lineups, rotations, bullpens you want to go with, and anything else!
    Last edited by MoneyMan17; 03-16-2017, 11:02 PM.
  • MoneyMan17
    Rookie
    • Jan 2017
    • 336

    #2
    Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

    I'll definitely wait until the OSFM rosters come out to start my Yankees franchise, and then quick manage spring training and play all 162. Hopefully I can get through year 1 quicker this year, since last year I was pretty much on par with the real season and have only made it halfway through year 2 as of today.

    One idea I had was to do a second franchise, also Yankees, and do pretty much all sim, maybe some critical situations now, in order to get through multiple years quickly and get to really focus on turning NYY into WS champs again. That way I can take my time playing all 162 in my first franchise.

    I pretty much have a good idea of my 25 man, I'm 99% set on Judge in RF everyday. However, I will be doing the same battle for the last 2 rotation spots between Mitchell, Severino, Cessa, and Green. Here's what I have set so far:

    Gardner LF
    Ellsbury CF
    Sanchez C
    Holliday DH
    Bird 1B
    Gregorius SS
    Castro 2B
    Headley 3B
    Judge RF

    Bench:
    Romine C
    Hicks OF
    Carter 1B, LF, RF
    Torreyes UT

    Rotation:
    Tanaka
    Sabathia
    Pineda

    Bullpen:
    Chapman CP
    Betances 8th (SU)
    Clippard 7th (SU)
    Warren MRP
    Shreve MRP
    LRP-runner up of rotation battle

    Note: I will manually put Tyler Austin on the DL to start the season
    Last edited by MoneyMan17; 03-16-2017, 01:05 PM.

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    • Happy29
      All Star
      • Jan 2006
      • 5484

      #3
      Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

      Yep definitely waiting for the OSFM Rosters and going to try and repeat with my Cubs. Wait repeat with the Cubs!!!! God I live saying that. I would Like to see more spring training stadiums make its way into the game and perhaps one day real minor league stadiums. Even if it's through DL content. I would love to play in Hank Aaron stadium with my hometown team or in the Pensacola Blue Wahoo's stadium. Off topic but if you want to see a beautiful minor league stadium that gives a great baseball atmosphere Pensacola Blue Wahoo Stadium is amazing.

      Originally posted by MoneyMan17
      I'll definitely wait until the OSFM rosters come out to start my Yankees franchise, and then quick manage spring training and play all 162. Hopefully I can get through year 1 quicker this year, since last year I was pretty much on par with the real season and have only made it halfway through year 2 as of today.

      One idea I had was to do a second franchise, also Yankees, and do pretty much all sim, maybe some critical situations now, in order to get through multiple years quickly and get to really focus on turning NYY into WS champs again. That way I can take my time playing all 162 in my first franchise.

      I pretty much have a good idea of my 25 man, I'm 99% set on Judge in RF everyday. However, I will be doing the same battle for the last 2 rotation spots between Mitchell, Severino, Cessa, and Green. Here's what I have set so far:

      Gardner LF
      Ellsbury CF
      Sanchez C
      Holliday DH
      Bird 1B
      Gregorius SS
      Castro 2B
      Headley 3B
      Judge RF

      Bench:
      Romine C
      Hicks OF
      Carter 1B, LF, RF
      Torreyes UT

      Rotation:
      Tanaka
      Sabathia
      Pineda

      Bullpen:
      Chapman CP
      Betances 8th (SU)
      Clippard 7th (SU)
      Warren MRP
      Shreve MRP
      LRP-runner up of rotation battle

      Note: I will manually put Tyler Austin on the DL to start the season
      “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
      Benjamin Franklin

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      • Caulfield
        Hall Of Fame
        • Apr 2011
        • 10987

        #4
        Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

        Got my carryover Barves franchise but I will put it on the backburner and start up a second Atlanta Franchise when the 2nd or 3rd version of OSFM hits the vault (provided Ridin does that many this year).
        Gonna also start up a quick season mode with the default rosters but I havent really narrowed it down past the Mariners White Sox Orioles or Rockies, might even be a couple more candidates in there too lol
        As for the OSFM 17 Braves, I will probably keep Bartolo Colon all year but I dont know if I want RA Dickey all year. I wonder if he has any value as trade bait for a decent prospect, I dunno.
        But I'm looking forward to pushing Ron Acuna thru the minors as quickly as possible. Dont know if he'll make it as a September call-up, but I'm gonna ride him hard as I can and hope he's ready, otherwise it's 2018 for him. Beyond that, anything goes, with the exception of Freddie Freeman, he aint goin' nowhere.
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        • baseball_fever
          Rookie
          • Jul 2015
          • 122

          #5
          Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

          Question my friends....

          Guys like Lindor, Syndergaard, and Baez that looked just awful last year. All three will have very improved faces in 17', but will they have their new faces in my carry over franchise?

          Thanks!

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          • underdog13
            MVP
            • Apr 2012
            • 3222

            #6
            Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

            Originally posted by baseball_fever
            Question my friends....

            Guys like Lindor, Syndergaard, and Baez that looked just awful last year. All three will have very improved faces in 17', but will they have their new faces in my carry over franchise?

            Thanks!
            As long as those guys aren't created Cap's by you then yes they will. They tag each guy with and ID.

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            • src84310
              Rookie
              • Sep 2015
              • 33

              #7
              Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

              Once OSFM is released I'll start mine. I like challenging rebuilds that take some time. Haven't chosen my team but I'm deciding between Baltimore, Colorado, Oakland, Angels and Arizona.

              I never played ST before but with the quick manage I will be using it for sure. Should make it more fun.

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              • Boling4Humor
                Rookie
                • May 2010
                • 433

                #8
                MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

                I just bought a PS4 yesterday from a family member for this game. I haven't had a PlayStation since the PS2 days. I'm looking forward to playing baseball again and using the BrewCrew.

                I know they're not very good but thats my home team. And besides I'm sure I'll suck for a bit anyways. [emoji13]

                I'm excited to see what franchise mode is like for this game. I'm also excited to experience it as a newbie.

                I haven't played a baseball game since the last 2k version on the Xbox.


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                • scooterperpetual
                  Pro
                  • Aug 2015
                  • 811

                  #9
                  Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

                  Well unfortunately it will probably be a pretty long wait for OSFM but worth it nonetheless so I will start off with some RTTS. Once OSFM comes out however I will start a franchise with the Astros and this year I think I will be able to do the full season. I got close last year ended up playing something like 130 games but quit due to not being happy with the type of stats I was getting. This year I am just turning on Dynamic difficulty and going to work. I may or may not use quick counts Ill make that decision leading up to the OSFM release playing exhibitions.
                  "Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion!"
                  -Rudy Tomjanovich

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                  • decga
                    MVP
                    • Mar 2004
                    • 2469

                    #10
                    Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

                    I will be continuing my Braves franchise that I started for 16' the Show. I am enjoying the moves that I have made. I picked up Bartolo, Kemp, Plouffe & SP Volgesong. I am already playing with OSFM rosters from 16'. The created players for the minor leaguer's should look better. The player's that passed away like Jose Fernandez and "Ace" Ventura should be able to recreate somewhat easy. They have a hairstyle like Jose already. His name is common, so it should be in the database.
                    Lineup currently constructed:
                    1. CF Inciarte
                    2. RF "Jey Hey" Heyward
                    3. 1B Freeman
                    4. LF Kemp
                    5. 3B Plouffe
                    6. C Pierzynski
                    7. 2B Bonifacio and Swanson
                    8. SS Andrelton Simmons

                    Rotation:
                    1. Teheran
                    2. Shelby Miller
                    3. Bartolo Colon, but Folty when into 2017
                    4. Matt Wisler
                    5. Matt Moore
                    Last edited by decga; 03-19-2017, 10:13 AM. Reason: Corrected some names...

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                    • rkocjay
                      Pro
                      • Oct 2013
                      • 601

                      #11
                      Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

                      Thinking of continuing my Yankees franchise from Last year but not 100% sure yet. If I do I will quick manage spring training.

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                      • TheBleedingRed21
                        Game Dev
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 5069

                        #12
                        Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

                        Not sure if I am going to wait for OSFM. I'm sure there will be a longer wait than usual and now with quirks, I'm wondering how those will affect them.

                        I am sure I'll start my franchise only to restart once OSFM comes out and restart again when the updates come out. Ugh.
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                        • JHedges2
                          MVP
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 4648

                          #13
                          Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

                          Originally posted by Boling4Humor
                          I haven't played a baseball game since the last 2k version on the Xbox.
                          You're in for a treat, friend. This game ('14 edition) was a system seller for me as well.

                          As for franchise plans, I've narrowed it down to either the (hometownish) Braves, or (favorite) Yankees.

                          I'm not going to get bogged down in the NEED to have things EXACTLY like the real MLB. I'm going to start a franchise this year, and play ONLY this season, at a moderate pace, and carry over for (hopefully) years to come.
                          Arsenal | New York Yankees

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                          • Cowboy008
                            MVP
                            • Mar 2012
                            • 4571

                            #14
                            Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

                            I'm carrying over my Rays franchise which will be going into the 2019 offseason I believe. I'm also going to start up a new franchise as well when OSFM comes out. I went back and forth on which team I will be and ended up picking the White Sox.

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                            • TotesMaGotes
                              Rookie
                              • Feb 2010
                              • 182

                              #15
                              Re: MLB The Show 17 Franchise Discussion Thread

                              I'll wait for OSFM to start my Astros franchise. I might do a fantasy draft franchise while I wait but most years I use that time from release to OSFM to play Diamond Dynasty or Battle Royale.

                              When I do play franchise I'll probably stick to my regular formula of play a month and then sim a month. With critical situations, I am looking forward to the simulation month. I handle all aspects of the franchise other than scouting and training.

                              When I do start my Astros franchise I am sure the lineup will be very similar to real life. The only difference is I might platoon Aoki/Gattis (Or see if Beltran can still play the field) in LF and Yuli/Reed at first or trade Morton to let Musgrove have a legit chance as a starter.

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