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MLB Offseason '13-'14 |OT| Where the best fans live
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Dominican Power
Member
Watching The Royals won't help that.
santeesioux
Member
So what is everyone thinking of MLB 14: The Show on the Ps4? Lot's of info yet? I haven't played one in a few years, but it looks like i'll be getting a Ps4 around the time it comes out, so i may as well pick it up for dem graphics.
ConradCervantes
Banned
Finally the long nightmare of the 2013 NFL season is over.
When I pitched in my city league and high school, I mimicked Pedro's delivery just to be able to do the fun leg spin. Watching Mark Prior pitch when he wasn't crippled all the time was a treat too, even though I'm sure he destroyed the Brewers every time he faced them.
Best delivery was Maddux's, bar none. I went to a game where he dueled Sheets and came through with the W. I was a sulky teenage prick afterwards but I had a hell of a time watching him.
When I pitched in my city league and high school, I mimicked Pedro's delivery just to be able to do the fun leg spin. Watching Mark Prior pitch when he wasn't crippled all the time was a treat too, even though I'm sure he destroyed the Brewers every time he faced them.
Best delivery was Maddux's, bar none. I went to a game where he dueled Sheets and came through with the W. I was a sulky teenage prick afterwards but I had a hell of a time watching him.
That east coast bias.
That reality.
So you're saying the Royals are a bad team? Cause to me they're one of the better teams in the AL.
No. Not a bad team at all, but comparatively speaking they won't be much better than the Chiefs were this season. They need a bit more hitting and at least one more decent pitcher.
They need Escobar and Moustakas to bounce back, they definitely need someone to replace Santana.
Moustakas to bounce back from what?
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
The hype.
Duane Cunningham
Member
Moose was lousy prior to the ASB in 2013 but was pretty good afterwards. In AA, AAA and MLB, he's developed a reputation for being slow to warm up, which is why when the season ended, the Royals shipped him straight to Venezuela to play winter ball all winter.
And generally speaking, the Royals' problem in 2013 was a horrendous offensive slump for about a month around May. Alex Gordon was the only guy producing, and they lost a ton of 1-0 games. I think having added Omar Infante and Nori Aoki into the mix will keep that from happening again. The pitching trio of Shields/Santana/Guthrie was on point all year, and although the four and five slots got shuffled around, the only person who was really a bad starter all year was Wade Davis. Unfortunately, Santana is almost certainly gone from that equation now (although he's still not signed, so you never know), but I trust Danny Duffy and/or Yordano Ventura to be our bottom of the order guys along with Jason Vargas. We just need one truly good #2 to replace Santana (and my choice would be... Santana, but we'll see).
The bullpen was dominant last year, and none of that has changed. We'll still have Holland, one of the best closers in the game. Our excellent catcher, Sal Perez didn't play the first month last year (injured at the very end of ST), he'll start from the beginning this time. The Royals defense was fantastic last year too, and the only holes it had were 2B and RF... now filled by Omar and Nori.
So there's plenty of reason to be optimistic about the Royals this year... the only piece that they really need to add is a Santana replacement. They get that, and the Royals are going to be the Pirates of 2014. Which, you know... falling out in the first round of the playoffs might piss off KC when the Chiefs do it, but if the Royals do it, we'll be partying in the streets!
And generally speaking, the Royals' problem in 2013 was a horrendous offensive slump for about a month around May. Alex Gordon was the only guy producing, and they lost a ton of 1-0 games. I think having added Omar Infante and Nori Aoki into the mix will keep that from happening again. The pitching trio of Shields/Santana/Guthrie was on point all year, and although the four and five slots got shuffled around, the only person who was really a bad starter all year was Wade Davis. Unfortunately, Santana is almost certainly gone from that equation now (although he's still not signed, so you never know), but I trust Danny Duffy and/or Yordano Ventura to be our bottom of the order guys along with Jason Vargas. We just need one truly good #2 to replace Santana (and my choice would be... Santana, but we'll see).
The bullpen was dominant last year, and none of that has changed. We'll still have Holland, one of the best closers in the game. Our excellent catcher, Sal Perez didn't play the first month last year (injured at the very end of ST), he'll start from the beginning this time. The Royals defense was fantastic last year too, and the only holes it had were 2B and RF... now filled by Omar and Nori.
So there's plenty of reason to be optimistic about the Royals this year... the only piece that they really need to add is a Santana replacement. They get that, and the Royals are going to be the Pirates of 2014. Which, you know... falling out in the first round of the playoffs might piss off KC when the Chiefs do it, but if the Royals do it, we'll be partying in the streets!
yankeehater
Member
Kent Tekulve had my favorite delivery of all time. I loved watching that guy pitch.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Ken_Rosenthal
Sources: #Dodgers making progress on Mattingly extension. Deal expected to be done soon.
Sources: #Dodgers making progress on Mattingly extension. Deal expected to be done soon.
Dmncnby2k9
Banned
Poster from Operation Sports always goes to CES. Guy is awesome. He takes other posters questions and tries to answer as much as possible. Also good with videos and screenshots. Expect some news tomorrow!
BFIB
Member
FreezeTime? Yep, and I believe Russell from SCEA will be there too, so hopefully FreezeTime can get some photos of the PS4 version.
Dmncnby2k9
Banned
Yea man. Getting the PS4 because of The Show. Can't wait!
yankeehater
Member
BFIB
Member
I'd be surprised if we actually saw a concrete release date on the PS4 version. When the PS3 launched, the PS2 version released in March, and the PS3 version released in late May/early June (and was pretty basic).
My guess is it'll be the same this year. Hopefully SCEA will announce an upgrade plan like some launch title saw for the PS4. Buy the PS3 version, then pay $9.99 when the PS4 version launches to upgrade.
Expect a late April - mid May release for the PS4 version. This game is not going to come out half-baked (features and modes wise) like NBA 2K14.
That would be great, except Sony knows they have us by the balls. Best case scenario IMO is being able to trade-in the PS3 version for $30 two months later.
Hopefully someone gets him to stop bunting. And using the bullpen in a more efficient way.
TestMonkey
Member
R.I.P. Jerry Coleman.
HarryDemeanor
Member
I can't wait for some more Donnieball!
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
I know some of you guys never visit gaming side so just in case you missed it - MLB 2K is dead.
sooo only baseball game is on sony platforms.
Same thing I said.
Hey, speaking of that. Do you still have the upload of Jayson Werth smoking a 2-run shot off you!
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
OotP
Dmncnby2k9
Banned
Polanco looks like a keeper. killed the Dominican League. guy is a beast
/flushes toilet
Pirates OF is looking damn fine for the future if he continues to develop . Marte/Cutch/Polanco patrolling the outfield. Yes please.
yankeehater
Member
I actually liked 2k last year. I got it and the Show and wound up playing more of it. Sucks they are killing it, competition is always a good thing.
Dmncnby2k9
Banned
man does MVP ever come back? that game was so good
yankeehater
Member
That would be awesome. There used to be a baseball game on PC like 20 years ago that I used to play, I cant remember the name but it was all text based and you would set a line up and the computer would sim the game for you. I want something like that on the consoles. It could be a fun little arcade game.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Microsoft Game Studios needs to come back. Loved it when Microsoft was thirsty for those gamer dollars.
Only way to baseball now is on a PS4? Lord kmow I ain't playing Winnie The Pooh again.
Only way to baseball now is on a PS4? Lord kmow I ain't playing Winnie The Pooh again.
Greg Maddux not getting 100% of the vote confirmed.
KEN GURNICK, Dodgers beat reporter only made one vote.. Smh...
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb...md=20140106&content_id=66341930&vkey=news_mlb
KEN GURNICK, Dodgers beat reporter only made one vote.. Smh...
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb...md=20140106&content_id=66341930&vkey=news_mlb
yankeehater
Member
Interesting he took Morris over Maddux. I dont see how any sane person could argue that Morris is more deserving.
Man to his reason
wow
also
Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan
Not voting for Greg Maddux is bad. Voting for Jack Morris and not voting for Greg Maddux is a Hall of Fame ballot felony.
Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan
I get Ken Gurnick's rationale on all or nothing for steroid-era players, but Jack Morris did plenty of his best work during the steroid era.
yankeehater
Member
Wow I have never heard anyone say that all players during the steroid era should be blacklisted. I get that you cant always tell with players who used and who didnt but Maddux looks like he couldnt punch his way out of a wet paper bag. I dont think anyone seriously thinks he used PEDS.
Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal
So it’s “Burn Ken Gurnick at the Stake” day. Don’t agree with him voting only for Morris. But he earned vote and is entitled to his opinion.
Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan
@Ken_Rosenthal We are all entitled to our opinions. But the strength of our voting bloc is rooted in logic, and this fundamentally lacks it.
Casey Stern ‏@CaseyStern
The idea of not voting for anyone who played in the steroid era, whether you think they did them or not, is complete stupidity IMO.
The internet is furious about this.
So it’s “Burn Ken Gurnick at the Stake” day. Don’t agree with him voting only for Morris. But he earned vote and is entitled to his opinion.
Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan
@Ken_Rosenthal We are all entitled to our opinions. But the strength of our voting bloc is rooted in logic, and this fundamentally lacks it.
Casey Stern ‏@CaseyStern
The idea of not voting for anyone who played in the steroid era, whether you think they did them or not, is complete stupidity IMO.
The internet is furious about this.
Saw this elsewhere, glad to see it's already being talked about here.
Haven't really followed baseball in years, but was a Maddux fan. That's stupid rational for not voting for him.
I mean, it's not like Steroids were being used as early as 1994, when Morris retired.
Right?
Greg and Tom should have stuck to this workout regiment
Haven't really followed baseball in years, but was a Maddux fan. That's stupid rational for not voting for him.
I mean, it's not like Steroids were being used as early as 1994, when Morris retired.
Right?
Greg and Tom should have stuck to this workout regiment
I know right? Maddux and Morris played at the same time for a period of 9 years. iirc