Digital Sportspage

Hell. Yeah. Looking forward to more X-COM more than any other game/systematic this point.

Just a quick question, how many squad members do people generally lose in the first couple of months. . .I think my KIA roll call is about 8-10 deep at the moment (playing on classic). I do have to say this was easily the best $25 spent on gaming all year (thanks to Walmart and their crazy Black Fri...

I had a very unusual play last night in my Braves vs. Cubs tilt (it's fun being about 5 days ahead of the season). . . Around the 3rd or 4th inning, Jeff Samardzija got a rare leadoff single to center. . .Darwin Barney fouls out (as he often does). . .then Reed Johnson hits a deep but catchable driv...

It's raining cats and dogs in Philly in my Cubs vs. Phillies game. . .the first time I've seen a storm like this in The Show. It's been an odd series. . . I was stone-walled by Joe Blanton in game one a 3-1 loss. Then, I put 8 on Roy Halladay in a wild 12-7 win and then just put 4 runs on Cliff Lee ...

Franchise veterans, I seek your help. I am a bit confused! I don't really see where I have the option to select my 25-man roster before the start of the season. I opted to sim to the end of spring training, and it was already done by the CPU. Then I started over and simmed to the last day of spring...

Credit where due, the Hawks home broadcast team spent the last 4 minutes of the game calling out the front office in unbelievably clear terms. In a world of yes-men and cheerleaders, it was pretty cool to hear two guys calmly and rationally pick apart the roster construction. Jerry Reinsdorf would ...

That's dope that Knight's rosters are out! I'm gonna start my franchise tonight then... Mets opener tomorrow afternoon... so much baseball up in my grill... I know, I was so excited to start my franchise. Even switched to broadcast presentation for that opening day feel. One thing I could not figur...

After thinking about it some more, perhaps four would be better. . .perhaps even two position players and two pitchers. . .

Bears sign Bush to a 4-year contract. Another move I like by the new GM. Digging those moves as well. Hoping this bodes well for the draft. Outside of another WR, I think you are going to see all Defense for the Bears Draft next month. Speaking of the Bears, what do you guys think about Matt Forte ...

Sounds like Payton thought he was only going to get a 4-game suspension. . .but he's out the entire year and ~$8M.

I had an odd game last night where I had three balks called on my collection of pitchers. . .wasn't sure if this was something new or if it was a consequence of moving up to All-Star. I'm still using the analog pitching because I feel that is more natural than the pulse pitching. . .

To me it's only an issue when it's repetitive or simply doesn't make any sense. This year's Madden was probably some of the worst with mistakes and as many people have posted, it just seems odd that something like that--this far into this generation of consoles--isn't easily fixed and cleaned up pre...

I think the Fielder is going to breakdown myth it overblown. . .the fewest games the guy has ever played is 157 and he's played in all but one over the last three seasons. I think the big issue is he's a guy that is used to playing everyday, so the bigger concern should be how Miguel Cabrera does wi...

Albert an Angel? Seems like he's going west. . .10 years $250-$260M

. . . I'd also chime in and say I think 12 is way better than 10. It's better balanced especially against the CPU, the run game is massively better due to much better blocking systems, and more. One thing among many that continues to bug me about Madden, though, is that while your receivers have so...

I was watching MLB Network earlier tonight and on their Hot Stove show, the panel said that this report was a bunch of nonsense, likely made-up and smacked of wishful thinking. . . . . .if the Marlins really offered Albert $25M a year, you have to wonder what other deals are out there for him and he...

I really think these teams that bring in guys who have never managed or coached at any level are really setting themselves up for failure.

We've seen it now with the White Sox and Cards this offseason and I think it is just a huge gamble that has little chance of paying off for either team.

MizzouRah wrote:Pujols to talk with the Marlins.. I mean.. really?

Word is that they were going to make a big splash to go with their new ball park, but I cannot imagine they can scrounge up that much dough.

The real question is how much will Albert get. . .25M, 30M a year?

MizzouRah wrote:

tjung0831 wrote:Cardinals have asked permission to talk to Ryne Sandberg, he's going to get 1st dibs at being Larussa's replacement.

Very interesting.

Seems like the Cards have six guys lined up for interviews. . .Joe McEwing is on the list as well.

Failing to see the fascination with Epstein. Guy has an unlimited budget in Boston and only brings them two rings...with half his players cheating the entire time as well. He's been brutal lately with his signings too. I just don't get it. Sandberg on the other hand...I'm in. Love him. Couldn't be ...

Finished my first franchise season as the Bears at 14-2 on All Pro defaults last night. I lost to the Steelers in the Super Bowl 24-21. Before I fell asleep, I started my off-season work and found it odd that they no longer had real coaches to hire for my assistant positions--most of the head coache...

Todd, that is awesome. Congrats on making it through the season. I really wanted to this year but just didn't have the time. The one thing I wish more than anything for analog pitching would be to have pitches that miss tend to be balls more often. It seems like more often than not, mistakes with t...

I just wrapped up a 162 game franchise season with the "Cubs." Won the Division with an 98-64 record. The Cardinals finished second with the Wild Card at 97-65. Both teams passed the Brewers (95-67) who had been in first for the first five months of the season. This being my first MLB The Show Exper...

Brando,

For me, Marmol is a two-pitch guy. I can't get his curve or sinker to work and have had both taken out on me.

I'm torn on the "scripted" stuff because 95% of the bad that happens to me has been user error.

In my Cubs franchise my pitchers have been all over the place. I've had starters dominate a game or two and then get destroyed, had the bullpen be up and down, etc. One thing I've noticed is that outfield throws seem way more accurate than before, especially to the plate. 20 games into my Cubs seas...