MLB '09: The Show Preview with Screenshots (ESPN Videogames)

[DubTrey1]

"There is also a cool Roster Vault option where gamers can create their own custom rosters and upload them online for other gamers to use."

This feature will bring this game down the path of legendary status. The roster guru's here on OS will absolutely have this game bursting at the seams with realism.

[Scott]

Wow...Christmas comes early

[OliDegu2008]

Time to buy a PS3 haha

[mbyankees23]

It's not a big deal to me but the Nick Swsicher pic is probably going to be changed. New York Yankee players aren't allowed facial hair except mustaches.

[bodhiball]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

By the way, I have a question about this screenshot: Now I'm no pitcher, but I've done some pitching as well as coaching, and I can't for the life of me think of a situation when a pitcher (Kazmir) would cover third base for a play. I understand backing up the play on a base hit to right with a runner on first (or fly ball to right with a runner on second), but never actually covering the bag. Not only that, but it looks to be the first baseman in that shot since there is no one else at first and he is making an offline throw (which I think is incredible to see after a few too many perfect throws last year). So the play is coming from that side of the field, which seems appropriate enough... but I don't see this as a cut-off play unless it was originally to home, in which the pitcher should be backing up home. I'm just trying to think of what scenario this would be. Does anyone know exactly what kind of situation would warrant this? Just curious.

I am assuming Longoria went to go pick up his ROY mid game, and someone had to cover!

Actually....it kinda looks like Longo throwing to Kazmir.

[ajw]

Quote: Originally Posted by ckarlic

That looks like the Melk man (Melky Cabrera)

That is correct.

[Infinite202]

Quote: Originally Posted by michaeldu

Wow is right. When I first saw this screen, I thought someone was being stupid and slipped a real pic in. Than I went to the actual article and saw it there. That is one sweet shot!

I thought the exact same thing. Unreal.

Also, I'm really happy to hear about the new defensive adjustments.....WOO HOO!

[wsu_gb23]

why is there no mention about batting stance guy? They still have the list of Daryl Hamilton,Eric Chavez, Roider Clemens, Trevor Hoffman,Tim Hudson...etc... I think batting stance guy needs to get the credit this year...