Help choosing between 4 teams

[RallyMonkeyHalo]

I'm one of those people that need to play all 162 games to have the stats be my own. With that method, I'm only going to get through one season before next year's game comes out. That being said, I'm having difficulties choosing a team. I've narrowed it down to four, and could use some suggestions. I use all-star timing hitting, with all-star meter pitching. I plan on using Scott's rosters. I want a challenge, but one where I have a realistic shot at making the postseason without making unrealistic trades or free agent signings. Here are the four teams I'm deciding between:

Red Sox- I started with them already, and am 10 games into the franchise. I love the uniforms and stadium. However, I'm a little concerned that it might be too easy using them. I am tearing the cover off the ball with them, and just rolled over the Rays, sweeping a four game series where none of the games were close. Should I give them more time, or are they probably too easy?

Blue Jays- I LOVE the uniforms, but am not a fan of the ballpark. They have great young players, and a great system. My concern would be trying to make the playoffs in that division, as well as getting bored of playing at the Rogers Centre (I can't use another park as my home park, it just doesn't feel right).

Orioles- Great uniforms, great ballpark, great hitters. I would really like to use the O's, but I'm afraid of their pitching getting lit up over the course of the season. Like the Jays, I feel it may be tough to make the playoffs, but even more so. I'm sure I could make a trade for an ace near the deadline, but would it be realistic for them to contend until then?

Nationals- Good uniforms, great ballpark, spectacular pitching. Playing with Harper would be exciting, and this is probably the most balanced of the 4 teams listed. My concern is that last year I used the Braves as my franchise team, so the NL East stadiums won't feel so fresh, and using an AL team might be a good change of pace.

Thoughts?

[Speedy_Bronco]

Nationals.

[ThunderBulls23]

Use Red Sox and kick the difficulty to the highest or second highest. I would recommend the Blue Jays because it's fun playing as a non playoff contendor :P

[Perfect Zero]

The Blue Jays have the best team out of those choices simply because they're fun to play with. They have great uniforms and a team that could really put the hurt on in the East.

[Darkleaf]

I'm a big Jays fan but I just couldn't get into a season with them this year, plus I can't hit with Jose at all.. I started one with the Nats and it's a lot of fun, great team I just added a couple of vets (Kendall,Lee) and I think I can contend with this team.

[RunningTheNight]

I enjoy upgrading my team with trades, free agency, and call ups, so I'd go with the Orioles. If yours only playing one season, you could call-up Bundy, then trade Machado and perhaps some other prospects for a good pitching upgrade.

[TGov]

Red Sox - If you want it more difficult but not change the settings, make some trades with the veterans, Im using the Sox, the only big names Ive gotten rid of is Ortiz, Beckett, Lackey... I also ditch Ross and Shoppach...

Im now bringing the youth in with Middlebrooks, Brentz, Kalish, Lavarnway, Ranaudo and Iglesias...

Im a huge Sox fan but also love the stadium, its so fun... although it is a nice break when you go to a more "normal" stadium... sometimes its tough to double of the monstah if you hit it hard...
Either way, Enjoy...

[DJ]

I'd go with Toronto. I feel you on the stadium (I remember when the Sky Dome first opened and it was a huge deal), although it does grow on you over time. The uniforms are great.

Baltimore would be my second choice. Great park and love that they went back to the old-style logo and hats.