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RaychelSnr · 03-05-2009, 04:58 PM

It is an exciting time to be a baseball fan. Spring is in the air, unless you live on the East Coast, and Opening Day is only a few short weeks away. With both The Show and MLB 2K9 being released earlier this week, baseball fever is in full effect.

If you are a hardcore franchise gamer like myself, there are still a few weeks left before the official Opening Day rosters are released. These few weeks leading up to Opening Day serve as my yearly virtual spring training, allowing me to play as many exhibition games as possible. Aside from wanting to learn a new baseball game's controls and enjoy its additions, I have an ulterior motive when engaging in these extended, no pressure gameplay sessions: scouting.

There is no better way to learn certain players' skills and tendencies in a new baseball game than to actually take control of those players. Not only is this useful in the particular exhibition game you are engaging in, but it is also critical when starting your dynasty. Let us face it, if you are anything like me, you completely overhaul your chosen team's roster before the season starts so you can suit your individual team needs.

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masterju2 · 03-05-2009, 05:37 PM

my only problem with Zumaya is how injury prone he is. this fool had a stress reaction in his arm after playin guitar hero too much WTF! just keep ur arm wrapped in tha towel until u pitch tomorrow idiot.

BravesBoy · 03-05-2009, 05:59 PM

Thanks for the tips. I'm really stoked about this years game, and i plan on taking full control of the great Franchise mode we have this year, with the 40-man roster and all the detailed things to let me take FULL control of my franchise...

JohnDoe8865 · 03-06-2009, 12:29 AM

I enjoy the challenge of playing with the team's true opening day rosters. I think trying to find a way to win with the same roster that is used in the MLB makes the challenge that much more satisfying.

Now down the line after a while, I may make a trade for a player or players that I think can help, but I would never trade for a huge name like Manny or Sabathia.

I enjoy getting the most of the lesser known players, as you mention in the write-up.

Ohpityme · 03-06-2009, 09:23 AM

Good read, very well thought out.
I too like to overhaul a roster...although I am not adverse to 'spending' money to bring in a big name...if their skills fit.
I only make trades that 'could' happen in reality though, and tend to pick a team with a middle of the pack budget as it is too easy for me just to be The Mets and have a massive budget which gets boring.

pvigg001 · 03-06-2009, 10:10 AM

Everything in that article is common sense.

sean_c · 03-06-2009, 12:06 PM

I like to overhaul the roster myself. Being the Mariners, it will take awhile. That said I'm headed in the right direction. I actually found someone to take Bautista AND Washburn plus Chris Shelton. I got a great 1B prospect who could be ready in Sept plus a couple of throw in bullpen guys who could be servicable. I like what I have now and may let Beltre walk or maybe trade him. I like Matt Tuiosisopo at 3rd for the future. I need to work on my AA and AAA teams now...ugh, Seattle's are bad.

Da_Czar · 03-07-2009, 03:39 AM

Nice article

Common sense is not common.

03-05-2009, 04:58 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	Building the Ultimate MLB Video Game Roster It is an exciting time to be a baseball fan. Spring is in the air, unless you live on the East Coast, and Opening Day is only a few short weeks away. With both The Show and MLB 2K9 being released earlier this week, baseball fever is in full effect. If you are a hardcore franchise gamer like myself, there are still a few weeks left before the official Opening Day rosters are released. These few weeks leading up to Opening Day serve as my yearly virtual spring training, allowing me to play as many exhibition games as possible. Aside from wanting to learn a new baseball game's controls and enjoy its additions, I have an ulterior motive when engaging in these extended, no pressure gameplay sessions: scouting. There is no better way to learn certain players' skills and tendencies in a new baseball game than to actually take control of those players. Not only is this useful in the particular exhibition game you are engaging in, but it is also critical when starting your dynasty. Let us face it, if you are anything like me, you completely overhaul your chosen team's roster before the season starts so you can suit your individual team needs. Read More - Building the Ultimate MLB Video Game Roster Platform: PS2 / PS3 / PSP

03-05-2009, 05:59 PM	#3
BravesBoy dare i say...en fuego? OVR: 14 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 698	Re: Building the Ultimate MLB Video Game Roster Thanks for the tips. I'm really stoked about this years game, and i plan on taking full control of the great Franchise mode we have this year, with the 40-man roster and all the detailed things to let me take FULL control of my franchise... __________________ PSN: OverPar8

03-06-2009, 10:10 AM	#6
pvigg001 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Mar 2004	Re: Building the Ultimate MLB Video Game Roster Everything in that article is common sense.

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03-05-2009, 05:37 PM	#2
masterju2 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Dec 2007	my only problem with Zumaya is how injury prone he is. this fool had a stress reaction in his arm after playin guitar hero too much WTF! just keep ur arm wrapped in tha towel until u pitch tomorrow idiot.

03-06-2009, 12:29 AM	#4
JohnDoe8865 Hall of Fame OVR: 59 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 9,610 Blog Entries: 40	I enjoy the challenge of playing with the team's true opening day rosters. I think trying to find a way to win with the same roster that is used in the MLB makes the challenge that much more satisfying. Now down the line after a while, I may make a trade for a player or players that I think can help, but I would never trade for a huge name like Manny or Sabathia. I enjoy getting the most of the lesser known players, as you mention in the write-up.

03-06-2009, 09:23 AM	#5
Ohpityme Banned OVR: 7 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Travis Snider's C potential	Good read, very well thought out. I too like to overhaul a roster...although I am not adverse to 'spending' money to bring in a big name...if their skills fit. I only make trades that 'could' happen in reality though, and tend to pick a team with a middle of the pack budget as it is too easy for me just to be The Mets and have a massive budget which gets boring.

03-06-2009, 12:06 PM	#7
sean_c Rookie OVR: 6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA	I like to overhaul the roster myself. Being the Mariners, it will take awhile. That said I'm headed in the right direction. I actually found someone to take Bautista AND Washburn plus Chris Shelton. I got a great 1B prospect who could be ready in Sept plus a couple of throw in bullpen guys who could be servicable. I like what I have now and may let Beltre walk or maybe trade him. I like Matt Tuiosisopo at 3rd for the future. I need to work on my AA and AAA teams now...ugh, Seattle's are bad.

03-07-2009, 03:39 AM	#8
Da_Czar NBA 2K Gameplay Producer, Offensive AI System - SIM NATION OVR: 61 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sim Citi Posts: 5,413 Blog Entries: 48	Nice article Common sense is not common.