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  • KommanderNKeef9_PSNK Offline
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    @LankyRyan said in First Basemen:

    @KommanderNKeef9 said in First Basemen:

    Prestige Todd Helton

    Pros: makes great contact vs RHP. Diamond defender that makes plays.

    Cons: slower than his attributes say I feel. Not a lot of power for a 1B. Doesn’t make consistent contact vs LHP. Not a great arm for cut offs.

    He’s been my 1B all year. Tried McGriff because I’m a huge Braves fan, but realized I’d rather have good contact and solid defense from my 1B.

    I've been thinking about giving Helton a try since the 1st inning rewards dropped. I like his contact stats and fielding, for sure, but 1b is a power premium position. Still might give him a try.

    He’s been a staple for me. His reaction at the corner means a lot also!

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    @LankyRyan said in First Basemen:

    @KommanderNKeef9 said in First Basemen:

    Prestige Todd Helton

    Pros: makes great contact vs RHP. Diamond defender that makes plays.

    Cons: slower than his attributes say I feel. Not a lot of power for a 1B. Doesn’t make consistent contact vs LHP. Not a great arm for cut offs.

    He’s been my 1B all year. Tried McGriff because I’m a huge Braves fan, but realized I’d rather have good contact and solid defense from my 1B.

    I've been thinking about giving Helton a try since the 1st inning rewards dropped. I like his contact stats and fielding, for sure, but 1b is a power premium position. Still might give him a try.

    Also he’s a 7-8 guy in the order. There’s plenty of power cards this year so it’s nice to have some contact at the bottom and a guy who will run into some bombs as well

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    @samguenther1987 said in First Basemen:

    @TechnologicPR4 said in First Basemen:

    @samguenther1987 said in First Basemen:

    Jason Giambi

    Pros: Massive power, hits everything in sight great for OPS and a clutch hitter when you need one. (best first baseman in the game so far in my opinion)
    Cons: Very slow, it can be hard to get around the bases with him, he's not a great defender and will have his share of miscues.

    Have you used Stargell? I'm getting close to Giambi, curious who's better. They look similar on paper.

    I can't hit with Stargell unfortunately, he's got a great card I just can't get his swing down I guess.

    I can only hit with him when the bases are empty. Offline, last check he had 12 HR and 17 RBI, online is a similar story.

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    I’ve only done it for the last few games but been running a platoon of Nolan Jones and Evan White.

    Pros: both have terrific defense. White has 80 speed. Both hit as well as any other 1B I’ve used when they have the platoon advantage

    Cons: taking up 2 roster spots for one position can be annoying and limit you later in the game

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  • dcordash1_PSND Offline
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    @LankyRyan said in First Basemen:

    Filling out first base has been the one roster problem for me on the year. I've just never been fully content with whoever I've put there. Rather than ask who everyone is running at first base, what are some pros/cons of your current 1B?

    Are you being for real? Are you throwing this post out to discuss the ROI of players in this game? There is none. The AI decides who gets the hits in what situations. Earlier in the year Saberhagen had the only 2 RBI's off me in a 2-0 game. The 2nd was a HomeRun. After the game I went out to Baseball-Reference and checked. Not only did Saberhagen never hit a HR in his MLB career..he never did in the minors. May have in High School, who knows,

    Point is, card ratings are fairly irrelevant in this game. Get whatever 1B you like the looks of, Steve Garvey had several hot women in his career, even while married. Maybe pick him up due to his charisma with the babes. John Kruk was a pretty funny guy...loved his personality. Pick him up just because. And, if they aren't available now, perhaps they soon will be.

    But, rest assured, the ratings on cards mean very little.

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    Bro get FOF Olson. Dude is a monster and so is FOF Bell

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    Nobody.....
    David Ortiz was there for my first 50 games.
    Now it's a revolving door

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  • LankyRyan_PSNL Offline
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    @dcordash1 said in First Basemen:

    @LankyRyan said in First Basemen:

    Filling out first base has been the one roster problem for me on the year. I've just never been fully content with whoever I've put there. Rather than ask who everyone is running at first base, what are some pros/cons of your current 1B?

    Are you being for real? Are you throwing this post out to discuss the ROI of players in this game? There is none. The AI decides who gets the hits in what situations. Earlier in the year Saberhagen had the only 2 RBI's off me in a 2-0 game. The 2nd was a HomeRun. After the game I went out to Baseball-Reference and checked. Not only did Saberhagen never hit a HR in his MLB career..he never did in the minors. May have in High School, who knows,

    Point is, card ratings are fairly irrelevant in this game. Get whatever 1B you like the looks of, Steve Garvey had several hot women in his career, even while married. Maybe pick him up due to his charisma with the babes. John Kruk was a pretty funny guy...loved his personality. Pick him up just because. And, if they aren't available now, perhaps they soon will be.

    But, rest assured, the ratings on cards mean very little.

    Uhhh. Wut?

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    @LankyRyan said in First Basemen:

    Uhhh. Wut?

    it's like someone once told me about FIFA Soccer shortly after I added Messi to my lineup with a lucky card pull. Went on to lose more games with Messi than I won before I added him.

    Messi, if you don't know soccer, is arguably the best player in the world.

    So, I go off on a forum rant about the lack of impact cards have. Citing Messi as a valid argument. Guy replies, "It's a hopeless and randomized game. To keep your sanity create a team of players you like. When the AI gives you a win..be happy, when the AI hands you a loss at least you lost with a team of likable players" I don't like hardly any MLB players though. All a bunch of douches that, likely, go to etiquette school. Forbidden by their agents to show a personality.

    Soccer players, though, have personality. I was able to create a team with guys like Ibrahimovic, Renaldo, Kimmich, etc. Played parity soccer which is typical in these online sports sims..it's how they're built. But, the erratic and questionable game play was a little easier to take.

    So, uhhh. Wut.

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    Good stuff Gentlemen. Anyone have an in depth review of McCovey and Miggy?

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  • OceanBubbles000O Offline
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    Kirriloff easy!

    I'm sitting here bored can't sleep just messing around swinging at everything he's pretty unstoppable best 1st you won't regret unless you try don't try the card.

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  • LankyRyan_PSNL Offline
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    @dcordash1 said in First Basemen:

    @LankyRyan said in First Basemen:

    Uhhh. Wut?

    it's like someone once told me about FIFA Soccer shortly after I added Messi to my lineup with a lucky card pull. Went on to lose more games with Messi than I won before I added him.

    Messi, if you don't know soccer, is arguably the best player in the world.

    So, I go off on a forum rant about the lack of impact cards have. Citing Messi as a valid argument. Guy replies, "It's a hopeless and randomized game. To keep your sanity create a team of players you like. When the AI gives you a win..be happy, when the AI hands you a loss at least you lost with a team of likable players" I don't like hardly any MLB players though. All a bunch of douches that, likely, go to etiquette school. Forbidden by their agents to show a personality.

    Soccer players, though, have personality. I was able to create a team with guys like Ibrahimovic, Renaldo, Kimmich, etc. Played parity soccer which is typical in these online sports sims..it's how they're built. But, the erratic and questionable game play was a little easier to take.

    So, uhhh. Wut.

    When did I ever say anything about overall ratings though? I'm asking people for their experiences with specific pros and cons.

    I honestly have no idea what you're talking about, but keep on keepin on brother.

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    @xElRojo44x said in First Basemen:

    Good stuff Gentlemen. Anyone have an in depth review of McCovey and Miggy?

    I’ve used McCovey a decent amount. Mashes righties, not terrible against lefties. His defense can be a liability at times. I’ve had him miss balls that I feel like Nolan Jones or Evan White would have fielded.

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  • IIJACKINTHBOXIII Offline
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    @dcordash1 said in First Basemen:

    @LankyRyan said in First Basemen:

    Uhhh. Wut?

    it's like someone once told me about FIFA Soccer shortly after I added Messi to my lineup with a lucky card pull. Went on to lose more games with Messi than I won before I added him.

    Messi, if you don't know soccer, is arguably the best player in the world.

    So, I go off on a forum rant about the lack of impact cards have. Citing Messi as a valid argument. Guy replies, "It's a hopeless and randomized game. To keep your sanity create a team of players you like. When the AI gives you a win..be happy, when the AI hands you a loss at least you lost with a team of likable players" I don't like hardly any MLB players though. All a bunch of douches that, likely, go to etiquette school. Forbidden by their agents to show a personality.

    Soccer players, though, have personality. I was able to create a team with guys like Ibrahimovic, Renaldo, Kimmich, etc. Played parity soccer which is typical in these online sports sims..it's how they're built. But, the erratic and questionable game play was a little easier to take.

    So, uhhh. Wut.

    Why are you here?

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  • LankyRyan_PSNL Offline
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    @GerryHeisenberg said in First Basemen:

    Bro get FOF Olson. Dude is a monster and so it FOF Bell

    They were good earlier in the game cycle, definitely hit for a lot of power, but that was kind of their only tool (aside from Olson's glove). The low contact attributes were a killer for me, personally.

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    try Buster Posey as a secondary position you may be suprised

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  • genopolanco_PSNG Offline
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    @dcordash1 said in First Basemen:

    @LankyRyan said in First Basemen:

    Uhhh. Wut?

    it's like someone once told me about FIFA Soccer shortly after I added Messi to my lineup with a lucky card pull. Went on to lose more games with Messi than I won before I added him.

    Messi, if you don't know soccer, is arguably the best player in the world.

    So, I go off on a forum rant about the lack of impact cards have. Citing Messi as a valid argument. Guy replies, "It's a hopeless and randomized game. To keep your sanity create a team of players you like. When the AI gives you a win..be happy, when the AI hands you a loss at least you lost with a team of likable players" I don't like hardly any MLB players though. All a bunch of douches that, likely, go to etiquette school. Forbidden by their agents to show a personality.

    Soccer players, though, have personality. I was able to create a team with guys like Ibrahimovic, Renaldo, Kimmich, etc. Played parity soccer which is typical in these online sports sims..it's how they're built. But, the erratic and questionable game play was a little easier to take.

    So, uhhh. Wut.

    This is exactly why I always just play with cards I like, not the meta.

    I run a nearly full Rockies theme team in RS. Did it most of last year too. Beat plenty of God Squads and made WS. At the end of the day it’s a game. Play who you want to play with, not what the Youtubers tell you to play with.

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  • LankyRyan_PSNL Offline
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    @IIJACKINTHBOXII said in First Basemen:

    @dcordash1 said in First Basemen:

    @LankyRyan said in First Basemen:

    Uhhh. Wut?

    it's like someone once told me about FIFA Soccer shortly after I added Messi to my lineup with a lucky card pull. Went on to lose more games with Messi than I won before I added him.

    Messi, if you don't know soccer, is arguably the best player in the world.

    So, I go off on a forum rant about the lack of impact cards have. Citing Messi as a valid argument. Guy replies, "It's a hopeless and randomized game. To keep your sanity create a team of players you like. When the AI gives you a win..be happy, when the AI hands you a loss at least you lost with a team of likable players" I don't like hardly any MLB players though. All a bunch of douches that, likely, go to etiquette school. Forbidden by their agents to show a personality.

    Soccer players, though, have personality. I was able to create a team with guys like Ibrahimovic, Renaldo, Kimmich, etc. Played parity soccer which is typical in these online sports sims..it's how they're built. But, the erratic and questionable game play was a little easier to take.

    So, uhhh. Wut.

    Why are you here?

    Sort of reminds me of a Kenny Powers audio book tbh

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    @IIJACKINTHBOXII said in First Basemen:

    Why are you here?

    To do my best to keep anyone that doesn't already know better from being "sucked in" by all the posts that are trying to add credibility to the game.

    As someone much more astute than me said.."it's a slot machine..sometimes you get the good pull, sometimes you don't". But all these posts intended to suggest there are ways of bettering your team, or strategies to make you or your team better are insulting to the intelligence of those that know better. It's like rubbing salt in an open wound.

    Prob the same reason I have guys posting in mine saying "You're wrong..the game is legitimate.it's all about how you swing your bat" or "I can reference a leader board of guys consistency in the WS " or whatever.

    It's friendly banter and debate. Often more fun than the game itself.

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    I've been starting McCovey for a while now. At first, I hated him. I thought it was a bad pick. But really, it just takes some time to get used to his swing. It doesn't have a lot of torque in it. Its a little on the slower side. But it carries a lot of power in it. Against fireballers, it may be a struggle and you might have to guess a few times. But for sub 98mph pitches, its worth it. He's a lot better against LHP than is attributes indicate. His defense has never been lacking. His sub speed isn't slow enough to be a game changer. I think if you want to use a selection to get him, its a good investment.

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