Help Me Choose a Franchise Team (Official Thread)

[jcar0725]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChaseB

Nationals? You have Gallo who probably outplays his ratings and then Dylan Crews is another big bat that will be up soon. They're not middle of the road though, more bottom tier.

A few other teams come to mind too...

Reds
Guardians
Brewers
Royals
Mariners

[ChaseB]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcar0725

A few other teams come to mind too... Reds Guardians Brewers Royals Mariners

Speaking of this list, I ended up going with the Royals with the consideration of having such a weak farm system overall I don't have to worry about it and they're kind of like the Rockies in a sense of being all over the place but at least have the hope of a Witt already rocking.

[jcar0725]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChaseB

Speaking of this list, I ended up going with the Royals with the consideration of having such a weak farm system overall I don't have to worry about it and they're kind of like the Rockies in a sense of being all over the place but at least have the hope of a Witt already rocking.

It's a solid rebuild choice. Witt, Pasquentino, Fermin.

I currently have 3 franchises rolling because I can't decide which one I like best.

[Ghost Of The Year]

Just a quick PSA/friendly reminder for all you guys on the fence about who to choose: If your'e not playing with the Metropolitans, your'e doing it wrong.

[jcar0725]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ghost Of The Year

Just a quick PSA/friendly reminder for all you guys on the fence about who to choose: If your'e not playing with the Metropolitans, your'e doing it wrong.

Hahaha. I hear ya but I can't do NY or LA teams. I'd take the Mets over the Yanks if I had to though.

[IndianSummer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ghost Of The Year

Just a quick PSA/friendly reminder for all you guys on the fence about who to choose: If your'e not playing with the Metropolitans, your'e doing it wrong.

I had the urge once, but I just laid down until the urge passed. 😬

[Helmzey]

This is a really cool thread thank you for making it! Love some of the options listed, it's helped me narrow down a list myself but, I'd love some opinions on a franchise. I am a little picky with my teams because I try to do realistic franchise selections. Some things I am looking for:

- A team with a new general manager, or a general manager on the hot seat to start the year (I like to pretend I am the new general manager to keep it realistic)
- Team that is not a contender, if they have an outside shot at the wild card that is fine, but I don't want heavy contender.
- An interesting storyline to the team/players
- A current/budding star at the MLB level. Or a few players who could turn into stars, but also might bust.
- Some fun prospects (ideally a couple with face scans)
- Roster flexibility, whether it be via free agency or trades
- A decent looking stadium
- Good looking uniforms/options

I mostly have it narrowed down to the Marlins, White Sox, Red Sox, or Tigers. I would add the Mets, but a few youtubers/streamers I watch are doing the Mets and I would just copy what they do knowing myself lol. So no Mets for me this year.

Any thoughts or opinions on which of these four would be the most enjoyable for me?

[jcar0725]

Miami has a new GM, nice uniforms, nice stadium in the game.