@beanball0571 said in Can Astros be removed from franchise?:

Everyone complaining about the astros need to realize one thing. 81 games on the road, which means they weren’t stealing signs and they had a better road record then at home.

Everyone defending the Astros needs to realize that doesn’t matter because they still cheated. If steroids and betting on baseball are a big deal, then this should be too.

Also, I’m not agreeing with the OP. It’s a stupid post.

@Maverick31762 said in Andrew jones reviews:

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@Maverick31762 said in Andrew jones reviews:

@cvogsfashow said in Andrew jones reviews:

@Maverick31762 said in Andrew jones reviews:

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@Maverick31762 said in Andrew jones reviews:

Would have much preferred a Joe Carter card. OF with a secondary at 1B. Who could steal bases.

But cool we get Jones instead. Perfect!!!!

You do realize that Joe Carter's attributes would be far below Jones right? even in his best stealing season, he was 31/37 where Jones was 27/31. He would literally be lower in every category compared to Jones. His signature series would of been between a 90-92, great card to end on for 2019 content, SMH.

You want a 1B who can run, Jackie robinson, Cody Bellinger.

1. You are assuming that his SS stats would make sense. None of these stats have any rhyme or reason so why would I think Joe Carters would?

Joe should have been given the respect and would have been a nice change of pace. But I agree Cody is the dude at 1B.

Don't really understand how an OF with 1B secondary is a change of pace. While cards are inflated, even if they gave him offense stats and speed stats similar to Jones, which would be comical. His fielding would be much lower resulting in his card literally being a 90-92 overall. Joe carter isn't even top 1,000 in career WAR, spoiler he was an average to below average player that had a memorable moment.

I would express disagreement about this but apparently i am not allowed.

You can express it, it’s a free world, but he was a very below average fielder, and a very very average hitter. He was clutch and that’s what he’ll be remembered for.

I think you are half right. I agree his feilding is bad. But in game he would still be better than Frank. His hitting...very, very average doesn’t real make sense when you think about it. But if you can hit 396 career homers you definitely aren’t average. Dude had some pop and was ALWAYS clutch. Plus he could steal a base at 1B. Not saying he should be an elite 1B in the game. But with beefed up SS representing his best years, he is definitely a 95 imo. And would be a nice change of pace. I personally always hit well with his card in previous years.

I won’t say anymore because Big Brother is watching and I got banned without a reasonable explanation for this opinion last time.

If you don’t want to get banned again, maybe you should stop making passive aggressive comments about how you got banned the last time since that will only annoy the mods further...

@HotdogJudge said in Second chance:

@hoboadam said in Second chance:

@HotdogJudge said in Second chance:

@hoboadam said in Second chance:

I'm all for forgiveness, but give everyone the chance.

Chuck is able to play, able to register for the beta, but can't post here. SMFH

That's shitty.

You can always email support and ask about it.

He did. The person that replied said there was no time table from the previous boards so they couldn't give him one here.

Donkey snot, personally. Not a good way to treat a grown man.

The mods typically have good reason to ban someone, idk what to tell you man.

You would certainly be an expert on the topic considering how many accounts you’ve had to make over a two year span.

@ChuckCLC said in Garbage can mode?:

@PennStateFencer said in Garbage can mode?:

@ChuckCLC said in Garbage can mode?:

@PennStateFencer said in Garbage can mode?:

@ChuckCLC said in Garbage can mode?:

@avengerpat said in Garbage can mode?:

@ChuckCLC said in Garbage can mode?:

You can always use your Roided up Yankees players from the 90's and 2000's to hold you over. Even though a lot of them arent in the game.

This always cracks me up whenever I see this. Lets take a look at the main players of the dynasty

Derek Jeter- no roids
Bernie Williams- no roids
Jorge Posada- no roids
Chuck Knoblauch- no roids
Paul Oneill- no roids
Tino Martinez- no roids
Scott Brosius- no roids
David Cone- no roids
Andy Pettitte- no roids (at the time)
Mariano Rivera- no roids
David Wells- no roids
Orlando Hernandez- no roids

Besides Clemens (who was an astro as well), who was juicing hard core?

Clemens, Cabrera, Cervelli, Montero, Sheffield, Knoblauch (named in Mitchel report just like the others), Giambi, Pettitte, Canseco, Justice, A Roid, to name a few. That is why. FYI, Pettitte "admitting" to using PED was in 2002 for an elbow, was a Yankee.
http://www.giantpeople.com/980.html

I think you missed a few key words. “Dynasty” and “main players”. Of the players you listed, only Knoblauch and Pettitte really apply. Canseco and Justice were role players in 2000, and the rest came after their loss in 2001 to the Diamondbacks when their dynasty ended and Big George kept scooping up hired guns while the team choked each year the post season.

Yeah I wasnt give those stipulations. I said guys from the 90's and 2000's. I was just naming guys that were named that were from that team. Not much else is going on now. People can come back and say that guy didnt hit .300 or that pitcher didnt win 20 games, so what. Apparently that dont mater. Astros won more games in 18 then 17 and more in 19 than 18. So just because they didnt win WS it dont matter? Psshh

You weren’t given those stipulations? You may have mentioned 90’s and 2000’s in your first post, but you literally quoted the stipulations of the reply in your response.

“ This always cracks me up whenever I see this. Lets take a look at the main players of the dynasty”

I think the point is that there were roided up players on pretty much every team at some point in time. As far as tainted championships go though, the Astros and Red Sox are in much worse shape.

That is just Naive thinking. But you are free to be as dumb as you want. Just had a something else happen near here I am a little more worried about right now then the 90's and 2000's. Some [censored] explosion. Talk to you guys later.
Check this out.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_oFV6WiC94
ANyone else in North Houston know WTH is going on?

So I’m dumb because I acknowledged that most teams had players using steroids at one point or another. Do you honestly believe differently?

Perhaps you’re just lashing out since I implied that while some players from the Yankees were caught juicing, the primary contributors to the Yankees World Series runs in the 90’s listed above were clean, whereas the primary contributors to the Astros World Series are dirtier than your underwear.

If you want to start hurling insults instead of having a rational conversation, then go for it. I’m never the one to start [censored] on here, but I have no problem firing right back.

About as good as Michael Jordan when he tried professional baseball.

Bautista because Bellinger is one of the best cards in the game, and I would prefer if less people were using him. It would make navigating your lineup just a little bit easier if we ever get matched up.

I'll take "Things that didn't happen" for 200, Alex.

@Ryan_2713 said in Is gold on gold HOF the magic formula?:

have just finished 3 games and I think you could be right. seems like its playing smoother too. just hate the gold cards fielding quite a few errors already

The lower speed/fielding on most cards is why hits are actually landing. It’s nice not having Ichiro, Mays, And Gwynn tracking down every fly ball to the gap. I’ll take a few BS errors if it means some of the squared up hits might actually hit the grass.

@SefarR said in Inaccurate pitching:

@Vipersneak said in Inaccurate pitching:

It amazes me how many people believe that pitchers in rl are able to put the ball where they want it every time. These people do not take into account that if you use 99 Kershaw you will be able to locate pitches much better than using a common player. I truly wish someone would make a 100% arcade baseball game for these folks where the pitcher you are using doesn't matter at all and all of your pitches go exactly where they want them to. Then I want to see these same people try to hit other players who have those same god like abilities when pitching.

Yes, pitchers make mistakes - but when they get it right, the ball lands exactly where they meant it to (which is what should happen when a player gets the pitching input correct).

Now, if you want to have a conversation about pitching being too easy and players being able to get perfect input too easily then we can have that conversation. However, that means acknowledging that when the player does get the input perfect the pitch goes exactly where the pitcher placed the pitch and nowhere else.

Additionally, if we want to talk about realism, then the game should accurately reflect what happens when the pitcher releases a ball too early or too late. It is physically impossible that the ball lands somewhere higher on the zone than intended when the ball is released too late - the opposite is equally true. So if we want realistic pitching outcomes (which I think you do?) then this is also what should happen in the game.

This has been my take on both sides of the ball for years. It’s a video game. Reward perfect input consistently. If you don’t want everyone hitting .500+ or striking out 20 batters per game because it’s too easy to get perfect input, then make achieving perfect input more difficult. Having a perfect release with a guy like Nolan Ryan should be more difficult and less common, but if you manage to do it the ball should go where you want.

Have you tried not bunt dancing? If you focus on hitting, you may be able to hit which would lead to more runs scored and more wins.

On a serious note, there are cheaper options that are just as good if not better. Unless you really like Mathews, you’re a completionist, or you are going for event wins for program stars anyway, he’s probably not worth the grind.

I got him just because I always play through every event until I reach the max reward.

@raesONE said in What's the strategy for BR in '20?:

@PennStateFencer said in What's the strategy for BR in '20?:

I’m not buying MLB 20, but if I did I would still pick commons or bronzes for the rotation in BR. Even if they have the 3 batter minimum rule, it is still better to save the higher overalls for guys who will have more of an impact and are able to be used every game. I would never intentionally waste a silver, gold, or diamond pick on a starting pitcher that I may never use within a run based on the way their “randomization” works.

Plus, in BR you can junkball with a garbage starter for a full inning without giving up too many if any runs. Just think of the events from the past with all common or bronze pitchers. Sure, there was more offense but I still did well enough pitching.

I have a feeling most people will follow this same logic, which means you’ll be on even footing with your opponent anyway.

I don't know about that man, I give up a bomb or an XBH on over 70% on the first at bat with my common pitcher. The problem is that you can hit the ball out even if you're late/early or with terrible placement due to the horrendous ratings.

If you add that up with the fact that most guys will have their best hitters in the 1-4 spot, I think it would be a poor strategy to go with common/bronze pitchers to face all those guys in the first inning. I rather give up a few silvers and draft some good hitting bronzes for the lineup.

Maybe I’ve just been lucky. Admittedly I haven’t played as much BR this year as I have in the past, so it’s a smaller sample size for me. I’m mostly relying on my experience with trash starting pitchers from events when I was trying to bring down my overall.

In the BR and event games I’ve played where I have a terrible starter in, I’ve had a lot of guys swinging out of their shoes with that lead off guy because they expect the lead off homer. I’ve had a few games where I just leave them in for the full inning and they do fine. I can only remember getting burned a handful of times.

It will be interesting to see how strategies change long term. Even though I won’t be playing, I’ll keep tabs through the forum so I’m ready for 2021.

I’d also like to add that THIS is how people should disagree with one another on a forum. It results in a respectful conversation about strategy, so thank you for that. I feel like far too often things around here turn into a pissing contest which starts from a minor disagreement or difference in opinion.

I’m not buying MLB 20, but if I did I would still pick commons or bronzes for the rotation in BR. Even if they have the 3 batter minimum rule, it is still better to save the higher overalls for guys who will have more of an impact and are able to be used every game. I would never intentionally waste a silver, gold, or diamond pick on a starting pitcher that I may never use within a run based on the way their “randomization” works.

Plus, in BR you can junkball with a garbage starter for a full inning without giving up too many if any runs. Just think of the events from the past with all common or bronze pitchers. Sure, there was more offense but I still did well enough pitching.

I have a feeling most people will follow this same logic, which means you’ll be on even footing with your opponent anyway.

@StombocK said in Can't sell cards...:

That was it! Crazy cause I haven't played an events game. Oh well, thanks!

No problem. I think event lineups are automatically generated even if you don’t play the event, so every once in a while it throws people off when they’re trying to sell a card.

I was linked up for Twitch packs for all of 2019, and got nothing but a big ol’ pile of trash the whole year. We may have had guaranteed diamond packs or something at some point, but I never got anything higher than a bronze or silver in a regular Twitch pack.

Check your event lineup. Most of the time when someone comes on here with this problem, they forgot about the event.

My high outside of the 11th inning was 841 in the 7th. I got at least 700 in every inning except for the 5th. Not quite sure what happened there. I literally completed everything in that menu, so I guess I just didn't play as much during that time frame or maybe I did less of the daily missions.

@Perkosaurus13 said in MLB The Show coming to other platforms?:

@tomivory23 said in MLB The Show coming to other platforms?:

Multi platform = one step closer to becoming Madden...

So you don't want other players who don't own a Playstation not be able to play The Show and expand the player base? Pretty shelfish.

A triple negative? I’m guessing the “not be able to” isn’t supposed to be there? If so, I agree with the sentiment. Plus, Madden isn’t the way it is because of it being multi platform. That has more to do with their publisher (EA) than anything else.

Gagne and Jansen are my go to righties. Both have ERA’s under one for me. Gagne may be expensive, but he is elite and one of the few high stub cards that is actually worth it. Foxx is another.

@Maverick31762 said in Andrew jones reviews:

@cvogsfashow said in Andrew jones reviews:

@Maverick31762 said in Andrew jones reviews:

@cvogsfashow said in Andrew jones reviews:

@Maverick31762 said in Andrew jones reviews:

@cvogsfashow said in Andrew jones reviews:

@Maverick31762 said in Andrew jones reviews:

Would have much preferred a Joe Carter card. OF with a secondary at 1B. Who could steal bases.

But cool we get Jones instead. Perfect!!!!

You do realize that Joe Carter's attributes would be far below Jones right? even in his best stealing season, he was 31/37 where Jones was 27/31. He would literally be lower in every category compared to Jones. His signature series would of been between a 90-92, great card to end on for 2019 content, SMH.

You want a 1B who can run, Jackie robinson, Cody Bellinger.

1. You are assuming that his SS stats would make sense. None of these stats have any rhyme or reason so why would I think Joe Carters would?

Joe should have been given the respect and would have been a nice change of pace. But I agree Cody is the dude at 1B.

Don't really understand how an OF with 1B secondary is a change of pace. While cards are inflated, even if they gave him offense stats and speed stats similar to Jones, which would be comical. His fielding would be much lower resulting in his card literally being a 90-92 overall. Joe carter isn't even top 1,000 in career WAR, spoiler he was an average to below average player that had a memorable moment.

I would express disagreement about this but apparently i am not allowed.

You can express it, it’s a free world, but he was a very below average fielder, and a very very average hitter. He was clutch and that’s what he’ll be remembered for.

I think you are half right. I agree his feilding is bad. But in game he would still be better than Frank. His hitting...very, very average doesn’t real make sense when you think about it. But if you can hit 396 career homers you definitely aren’t average. Dude had some pop and was ALWAYS clutch. Plus he could steal a base at 1B. Not saying he should be an elite 1B in the game. But with beefed up SS representing his best years, he is definitely a 95 imo. And would be a nice change of pace. I personally always hit well with his card in previous years.

I won’t say anymore because Big Brother is watching and I got banned without a reasonable explanation for this opinion last time.

If you don’t want to get banned again, maybe you should stop making passive aggressive comments about how you got banned the last time since that will only annoy the mods further...

@raesONE said in Got a friendly:

@Ryan_2713 said in Got a friendly:

I wish he offered one to me. instead mercy in 8. so close to making the 9th haha. did you pick an MLB park?

Why would anyone in their right mind ever pick an MLB park?

Even at this point in the year with the diminished player base and greater percentage of veteran players, the majority of opponents you run into have likely never visited this forum, have no idea lag is such an issue in MLB stadiums, and are just playing a video game because it is fun. Add in the players that know of the issue but just don’t care because they like a specific stadium in real life, and there you go. Plenty of games in MLB stadiums.

I’ve started playing in Wagonman more often, but I’ve played the majority of my home games in Sportsman’s Park since The Show 17 because of the short porch in right, spacious left field, and old timey feel. I don’t know if that counts since it’s a classic stadium, but I’ve never felt like I was dealing with more lag there than any other stadium, minor league stadiums included.

I used Fenway in a few games yesterday since I put together an all Red Sox team for an event run, and I wanted to hide Ted Williams poor defense in left. I have no problem with players preferring minor league stadiums, but people exaggerate the severity of the issue. I would love to see how many would fail the “Pepsi Challenge” of lag if it were possible.