JoeRudi26 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I'm having so much fun with The Show '13 this year, playing with up to date rosters (transactions updated daily), along with manually playing each game along with the real life schedule, that I've decided to go ahead and post my season from here on out. I just finished the series against the White Sox (June 9th), so I'll go ahead and post the recap today. Games will be updated daily, and the graphics work will be an ongoing part of the presentation as I move along into the year. This will be the first season I've posted since 2009, so I'm trying to up the bar on graphics, presentation, and an overall simulation experience to engross the reader or anyone who wants to follow. As always, I'm sure the presentation will evolve as the season moves along. As of now, I'm at 3rd place (3 GB) in the A.L. West behind The Los Angeles Angels (2 GB) and the 1st place Texas Rangers. I will present rosters, lineups, pitching rotation and relievers, along with updated stats and standings in the coming week. Enjoy and feel free to post at anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trues Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Wow, very nice. Not that I'm surprised though. I'll be following for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Thank you sir! Hit me up for a co op game sometime, hope work and the heat isn't killing you by now. Wow, very nice. Not that I'm surprised though. I'll be following for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laroquece Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 what can I say? ...it´s Jay been Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Oakland Athletics 36-29 Home: 13-15 Road: 22-14 3 GB in A.L. West BATTING .262 BA (11th) HR: 75 (9th) RBI: 240 (24th) SB: 15 (30th) PITCHING ERA: 2.99 (1st) SO: 529 (1st) RA: 213 (2nd) HR: 57 (7th) ROSTER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dennisjames71 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I agree that this is no surprise to those familiar with your quality work JR...but my jaw still drops with your presentations. Unmatched and unbelievable. This will be exciting to follow and it's cool that you are presenting the current/real-life games with your franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks, guys, appreciate the good words. That said, if any of you have followed a season of mine, you know it's more about the game than the graphics. I've not been in Photoshop lately as much as I should have, so I wanted to try and polish my skills best I could, and through what avenue other than baseball could possibly be better? Anyway, it's a tight season thus far in the A.L. West. With the good fortune of a 6 game winning streak, I've managed to sneak up within a game of the Angels, but can't seem to get any luck with Texas losing. Playing with the real life rosters (I also control the rosters for all 30 teams) and optimizing lineups throughout the league, Texas is as tough as their real life counterpart. Houston is dancing around .500, surprisingly, and Seattle is down in the cellar at 26-37 @ 11.5 games back. Losing John Jaso to the 60 Day DL (25 days left) has put somewhat of a thorn at the catcher's position. I was forced to bring up left handed hitting Stephen Vogt to fill the void and platoon with the right handed hitting Derrick Norris. As you can see from the stats on the Catcher's Card, neither one are producing much to this point. Jaso was hitting extremely well but went down in late April. With Nakajima going down and Jemile Weeks struggling, I decided to bring up Eric Sogard (8 games), and he has absolutely been tearing it up. Definitely the biggest surprise early in the season. If he continues to play like he is, and barring injury, he'll be a staple at second base (Lowrie at SS) for the rest of the season. Moving on, I'm about to open up a 3 game set against the 33-31 (2.5 GB) Yankees at home, who in the game have all their healthy (and steroid free) counterparts. I'll post lineup cards in a while, and post the recap later tonight after the game. Should be a great series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wudl83 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I think the guy of the White Sox should be Ramirez, and not Ramriez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 I think the guy of the White Sox should be Ramirez, and not Ramriez. Going 0-4 doesn't qualify getting your name spelled right on the post game recap. At least not for the opposing team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wudl83 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Ok I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JoeRudi26 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Had to change that template real quick. Went down to start the game and noticed both pitchers were hot as well. Should be a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 YANKS WIN 4-2, SNAP A'S 6 GAME WINNING STREAK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laroquece Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 all those DP kill you Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 all those DP kill you Jay Sure did. Anderson only gave up 2 earned runs, the other two came off of errors by Lowrie and Anderson himself. But yeah, I think Jeter started 3 or 4 double plays. Pettitte had some good stuff, could hardly hit him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 SMITH BREAKS TIE WITH PINCH HIT HR IN 8TH, A'S WIN 4-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 JUNE 12th, 2013 HIGHTLIGHTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Josh Donaldson Takes A Hit Away From Vernon Wells In Wednesday Night's Game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 SCORES AND STANDINGS - 6/12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trues Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Damn, my gaming came to a screeching halt this week. I need to get back to it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 I'm getting my games played in the early evening, good thing it's just once a day. Busy around here now with kids home for summer. Anyway, Mike, keep me updated on how your season's going. Kinda started this up just to have a place to talk seasons, etc., whatever the game may be that people are playing, but it doesn't look like much is going on in the Franchise Dept. anymore. You need to retire, I'll send you some of these templates and we'll light up this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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