Help me pick a team for a franchise

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I finally want to start one w knight´s V5 all the sounds etc.

what i´m looking forward in a team

- not a financial powerhouse like the NY teams, BOS or LA
- a team w nice young SP
- some interesting veteran contracts i can deal
- a "nice" ballpark

Any tips?

Thanks

[Mike3207]

1 year ago I would have suggested the Cincinnati Reds

1. It's not a financial powerhouse
2. It's got good young starting pitching
3. It has a nice ballpark

They did away with some of their veteran contracts though in trading Griffey and Dunn.

[masterkembo]

Take a look at the Jays - having a great season IRL so far.

1. Not a financial powerhouse. They do have money to spend but since they're in the same division as the Red Sox and Yanks, it's never enough.

2. SP - anchored by Roy Halladay who should have a few damn good years left (best pitcher in baseball over the last 6/7 years in my opinion). After Halladay, they have Shaun Marcum, Dustin McGowan, Jesse Litch, Ricky Romero, David Purcey and Brett Cecil all of whom are A or B prospects, in their 20's and major league ready. Add in young, top-notch relievers such as Jeremy Accardo, Jesse Carlson and Brandon League and you have a pretty solid staff.

3. Not a ton of vetern contracts do try and unload. Vernon Wells would probably get some attention in the game if you tried to trade him. BJ Ryan is certainly making a ton of money for his production. The Jays have no depth with fielders in the minors so you have to be careful who you unload. You would need a replacement for any position.

4. OK the stadium sucks so you can't win them all. Lots of games in Yankee Stadium, Camden Yards and Fenway though.

[pfunk880]

Detroit maybe?

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Halladay is my fav pitcher ...toronto looks a interesting option yes.

keep them coming

[mgkibbles]

Since your using Knights roster the Rangers have a great young pitcher named Neftali Feliz, an aging Micheal Young, and a beautiful ball park. Plus I just won my 3rd straight World Series with them in my Franchise.

[cienfuegos]

Quote: Originally Posted by mgkibbles

Since your using Knights roster the Rangers have a great young pitcher named Neftali Feliz, an aging Micheal Young, and a beautiful ball park. Plus I just won my 3rd straight World Series with them in my Franchise.

You have played three seasons already? Do you have any threads on off season advice or other activities that have happened in the following years?

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Quote: Originally Posted by mgkibbles

Since your using Knights roster the Rangers have a great young pitcher named Neftali Feliz, an aging Micheal Young, and a beautiful ball park. Plus I just won my 3rd straight World Series with them in my Franchise.

3 seasons already?
what´s your games played strategy?