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MLB 14 The Show: Best Franchise Challenges

11:49 AM - March 10, 2014 by RaychelSnr

With the additions of online franchise and quicker games, MLB 14: The Show is making it more appealing than ever to jump into its deep franchise mode. However, for some, the question then becomes: Which team should I pick?

For most, the answer is simple: their favorite team. But what if you are want a more specific challenge than getting the home nine to the World Series?

Here are some good (and tough) places to start...

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# 61 Chrisksaint @ 03/13/14 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverBullet1929


	As for the attendance issues at the ballpark, the way South Florida sports fans are, the location will definitely not be a detriment to attendance. Attendance is low now because we are such a bandwagon town, the rebuilding Marlins are getting the least attention behind the bubbling hot Miami Heat. When the Marlins are consistently hot again, the fans will come out regardless of location. Ive seen it happen countless times. Just last year, even with our poor season I saw an increase in attendance and energy/atmosphere just in Jose Fernandez's starts alone. It was like a whole different crowd when he was on the mound. Miami has its attendance issues but the ballpark site isn't the reason for it. That's it. Sorry if its a long read but I'm such a diehard Fish fan that I wanted to give u my complete and best possible answer. Thank you again for asking! Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk 2

This is pretty accurate, I mean just look at the attendance for their playoffs games in it's history. They packed an entire football stadium to see them play. I personally loved the new stadium in person as it finally felt like an actual baseball place, green walls are less of an eye sore in person and well the statue just ignore lol.

# 62 KingV2k3 @ 03/14/14 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dice


	Did they forget the White Sox? You want a challenge? Trying working with them. 99 losses last year. Worst offense in baseball. Bottom of the rankings when it comes to farm systems.

I'm surprised CWS hasn't come up more often in this thread...

Sale is the only real trade-able asset and along with the issues mentioned above, I'm thinking it'll be quite the challenge...

Those realities, coupled with the fact that I've never played as that club before makes this my "most likely" so far, by far...

I'll probably play all Quintana's starts, (sim the rest) while trying to develop (and possibly build around) Abreu...

# 63 trey2k198003 @ 03/14/14 11:12 AM

MARINERS!!!!!!!! LIKE I ALWAYS DO AND I GET FRUSTRATED BY JUNE WITH THE TEAM IN THE GAME AND IN REAL LIFE LOL

# 64 Scott @ 03/14/14 01:17 PM

I'll be doing the Rangers as usual. Good win now team with a decent farm system (#9 in BP and #13 on ESPN)

# 65 Braxton4Heisman @ 03/15/14 05:38 PM

I'm going to be doing my Reds as usual, but I will also roll with the Diamondbacks as well. I love Arizona, especially with this cold winter lol. But the Reds, let's see if we can bring back the Big Red Machine!

# 66 hitstreak13 @ 03/15/14 08:05 PM

Man, this carry over franchise feature is going to be epic!!! The fact that we can now play every game of every season without having to start over in future iterations is magical. I think people are going to be more connected to their franchise as you will now have to live and die with every decision.

# 67 SilverBullet1929 @ 03/15/14 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hitstreak13


	Man, this carry over franchise feature is going to be epic!!! The fact that we can now play every game of every season without having to start over in future iterations is magical. I think people are going to be more connected to their franchise as you will now have to live and die with every decision.

Just wanted to let it be known that I've already put in my will a request to have my PlayStation hard drive put into my casket when I die. I'm literally taking my franchise to the grave.

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# 68 jmillhimes @ 03/17/14 04:11 PM

TO bad I cant take Houston and cancel there contract with Comcast

# 69 huskerfan4life @ 03/18/14 09:54 AM

what about the cubs I think that they would be along the lines of the astros

# 70 beerdujour @ 03/18/14 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by canesfins


	I have a question for all you, how games in a season do you usually play in franchise mode?

I play 1 game and sim the next 2. end up playing 54 games simming 108. playoffs I play all games.

# 71 Teigh Cubs Teigh @ 03/18/14 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by huskerfan4life


	what about the cubs I think that they would be along the lines of the astros

They essentially are, but I would argue that the Cubs have a better minor league system than the Astros (I am biased as a Cubs fan) and therefore would be easier to turn around in The Show. Also the Astros likely got the nod from a lot of people simply by virtue of finishing last in the majors for the last 3 years (with a decent likelihood of doing so again this year as well).

# 72 canesfins @ 03/19/14 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by beerdujour


	I play 1 game and sim the next 2. end up playing 54 games simming 108. playoffs I play all games.

Very similar to what I do. I play 1 game in each series then all playoff games.

# 73 Marino @ 03/19/14 01:58 PM

It will be the same as every year. The boys in blue.

# 74 baseballphanatic @ 03/23/14 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rhodeisland1982


	After years of using the Red Sox and playing in the American League, I want to take on the task of a NL team rebuild. My three choices are the Marlins, Cubs, or Padres. They all have some interesting points of contention to be chosen (Cubs, 1908...Padres have never won a WS, Miami is in shambles), but I know the Marlins and Cubs have decent farm systems with a core of young kids that could really contribute in the near future (bats for the Cubs, arms for the Marlins). Not really sure what San Diego has on the farm, I haven't looked too much into them yet. I'm getting it for PS4 so I have a while before I have to make a final decision.

Padres farm is pretty solid. I think you may want to look into Milwaukee as well. They have no WS and unlike the 3 you mentioned, have a horrible farm (worst in baseball). They are talented BUT the window to win is about 1 or 2 years before weeks and Ramirez really decline or just leave and Braun will be 33 or 34 in 2 seasons also

# 75 SilverBullet1929 @ 03/23/14 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rhodeisland1982


	You make a very good point about Milwaukee. I like the uniforms and the stadium is pretty nice also. This will be a tough decision.

Why do I feel like the only one on earth who doesn't enjoy the Brewers uniforms and I absolutely can't stand Miller park? I can't be alone on this.

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# 76 RecordBreakerCF @ 03/24/14 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HustlinOwl


	beauty of The Show he can be available from game one this year

I never said that Matt Harvey couldn't be use in MLB 14 The Show, I meant by real life that he won't be back until 2015.

# 77 mfrizz20 @ 03/27/14 02:14 PM

I wish that they would bring back the ability to switch franchises. I loved taking a bad team, building them up and then trying again with another. They should bring that feature back for franchise.

# 78 HustlinOwl @ 03/27/14 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mfrizz20


	I wish that they would bring back the ability to switch franchises. I loved taking a bad team, building them up and then trying again with another. They should bring that feature back for franchise.

30 team control switch to whoever youd like

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# 79 SilverBullet1929 @ 03/27/14 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mfrizz20


	I wish that they would bring back the ability to switch franchises. I loved taking a bad team, building them up and then trying again with another. They should bring that feature back for franchise.

They had that ?

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# 80 Flyersfan2628 @ 04/01/14 01:41 PM

I'm a frist time buyer of the show and i wold love to rebulid a team. The two teams i have in mind are the Phillies and the Cubs. I would love to do the Phillies but i dont know if there farm system is bad. I also want to do a Franchies wiht a weak farm system and bulid it up. Please help

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