Implementing a Better Spring Training in MLB: The Show

[LastActionHero]

Quote: Originally Posted by Knight165

Your suggestion on pace of play is also spot on. Perhaps having the radio show guy do the announcing for spring training would work. Make it feel different.

That's a great idea!

[CaseIH]

I have wanted to see Spring Training improved upon, as Im one of those persons who plays the Spring Training games. I know Im probably in the minority with playing and enjoying Spring Training, but I think if the devs made Spring more interesting then others probably start playing it. Having Subs to be like it is done IRL would be a huge improvement for me, last yr the devs screwed up Spring and teams wouldn't sub position players out, and even before last yr they didn't sub out nearly as much as possible. Plus you might see a Starter in the rotation pitching way to often. I got to the place last yr where I would just switch teams and adjust the lineups thruout games, and ended up playing other teams games as well to get my Spring stats more in line with how they should be. Yeah I know Im very OCD about stats, even in Spring Training,lol.

[Ghost Of The Year]

Split Squad games would be nice.

[jkra0512]

I'd like to see pitchers actually have to stretch out. Make their stamina attribute dynamic as Spring Training progresses. This could lead to players being sent to minor league camp later in the spring because innings are harder to come by.

I can't remember, is the training portion of franchise open in Spring Training? If not, I'd love to have the option to have my pitchers throw bullpens, simulated games, and live batting practice...although that might be too much, but it would serve to help "stretch them out".

[ASUBoy93]

I just find it annoying in RTTS for Spring Training that I am limited to just pinch hitting duties instead of starting the occasional game or getting in on defense.

[garyjr33]

I like this idea. Good stuff. It would be a lot of fun.

[zippy2212]

Quote: Originally Posted by Armor & Sword

Correct on subs. Ben before The Show 14 the CPU did sub frequently and quite realistically and then it stopped on 14. The team informed us it has been addressed (as well as for the All-Star game too!). So you should see a good amount of subbing, especially early in ST. As far as The Show's Spring Training. I like some of the suggestions you have made in regards to ambiance and try-outs etc. I actually use it as a proving ground for bubble players on my 40 man roster. I do some of my own position battles, and guys vying for roles on the team.

I do this as well. Like IRL I have the last couple of roster spots up for grabs and then just pick the player or players with the best stats. I figure it might carry over and I just play better with them. Last year Baez and Soler actually played their way out of starting jobs and found themselves in the minors in my franchise.

I will also sometimes turn waivers to manual early in ST for the other 29 teams just so I can add and subtract players from my 40 man without using options or losing them to waivers. Then turn them back to auto late so it works lime it should. Just a work around for non-roster invites.

[burjeffton]

Fantastic post. The radio guy doing more of a "skeleton broadcast" would give the game a different feel.

I love the idea of phasing in the Create-A-Park system thru Spring Training, then adding it to the full MLB parks as the series continues.