BASEBALL ADVANCE (GBA)
FAQ/Guide by King_Lueshi
Sooo... This is an FAQ/Guide for Baseball Advance for the Game Boy Advance.
Baseball Advance is a suprisingly good baseball game developed by Smilebit
and published by Sega. Even though it is basically universally considered to
be the best baseball game on the GBA, there was sadly only one version ever
made, while inferior series like High Heat and All-Star Baseball lived on.
How'd you like my attempt at an introduction? Yeah, I didn't think it was
too
great either. On to the rest of the guide.
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VERSION HISTORY
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v1.0 May 16, 2006
-Completed teams section
-Completed tips/tricks
-Completed rudimentary FAQ
-Redid format
Notes: After five months of dormancy and a little more experience in FAQing,
I decided to revive this guide and try again.
v0.2 December 5th, 2005
-Completed introduction
-Completed controls
-Completed game modes
-Completed hitting
-Completed pitching
Notes: I submitted this guide and Ceej rejected it. I kinda lost interest
at this point.
v0.01 December 3rd, 2005
-Put skeleton of guide together
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TO-DO LIST
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-Complete what isn't complete: teams, FAQ, tips
-Add notes on teams
-Add hand denotation to each player on each team
-Add pitches to pitchers
-Make lineup orders not suck
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Table of Contents
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1) Intro to baseball
2) Controls
3) Game modes
4) Batting
5) Pitching
6) Teams
7) FAQ
8) Tips/tricks
9) Other boring stuff not related to the game (legal/etc.)
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Intro to baseball
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These days, it's hard to make it through life without knowing what baseball
is. I think it's at the very least known in Europe/South America, and in
many places, like North America, Central America, and Japan, it's extremely
popular. So I shouldn't have to make this section very big.
Obviously, this means baseball is a big freaking game. The standard rules
can be fairly hard to learn at first. I don't want to go over all the rules
and positions and stuff in this FAQ, since anyone buying this game will
probably know most/all of the rules of the game already.
However, if you live in some place where baseball isn't as popular, and you
came across this game, you'll probably want more than what I've just told
you. If that's the case, and you want a more detailed overview of baseball,
check
out the Wikipedia article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball
That should tell you most of what you need to know.
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Controls
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MENU:
D-Pad: Move cursor
A: Enter
B: Cancel/return to previous screen
L/R: Use in season mode menu screen to switch divisions
BATTING:
D-Pad: Move cursor
A: Press and hold to get ready/build power, release to swing
B: Press and hold to bunt (use D-Pad to aim the bunt)
PITCHING:
D-Pad: Select pitch type/aim pitch
A: Pitch
D-Pad + B: Throw to bases (right: first base, up: second base, etc.)
FIELDING:
D-Pad: Move selected player
D-Pad + A: Throw to specific base
A: Throw to first base
BASERUNNING:
L: Move all runners to next base
D-Pad + L: Move individual runner to next base (right: runner on first, etc.)
also, use this to tell runners to steal while you're batting
R: Move all runners back to previous base
D-Pad + R: Move individual runner to previous base
L + R: Stop all runners while the ball is in the air
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Game modes
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There are four game modes: exhibition, season, playoffs, and All-Star Game.
EXHIBITION: Exhibition is your standard single-game mode. You pick two
teams, set the quick options (home/away, DH on/off), pick your field, set
some other options (difficulty, length, errors on/off, injuries on/off, wind
on/off),
specify your lineup, and away you go.
SEASON: This is where the most of your gameplay will probably go. The season
mode is surprisingly deep, including some decent stat-tracking to go along
with the regular gameplay portion. Sadly, there's no player trades/team
management features to be found here, but the season mode is still fun. You
pick a team and go through 182 regular season games, along with the All-Star
Game and the playoffs.
PLAYOFFS: This is pretty simple to explain: you pick your team and go
through the playoffs with it.
ALL-STAR GAME: Another simple game mode, All-Star Game has you pick a side
(American or National League), pick your lineup, and play.
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Batting
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Batting is rather simple: move your cursor to where the ball's going, and
time your release so that you'll make contact. When the ball's path is going
to lead it inside of your "hit circle" (the big circle surrounding the little
one), you will lock on to the ball. Pretty basic stuff, really.
If you want to bunt, hold B and move your bat around. You don't get as much
aim control as I'd like, but oh well.
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Pitching
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Pitching, in my opinion, is the high point of the game. To pitch, you start
off by using the D-Pad to select your pitch. I'll run through what pitches
you might get:
Pressing...
-Up - Changeup: this is just a slower fastball. Don't think that's bad,
because this one is useful.
-Left - Screwball: this one is just plain funky.
-Left/down - Sinker: this pitch sinks a little to the left and down.
-Down - Breaking ball: this one just plain sinks.
-Right/down - Curveball: this pitch curves down and right.
-Right - Slider: this just pretty much slides to the right.
*note that for left-handed pitchers, these controls, and where the pitches
go, are reversed left to right.
*also, this should be obvious, but no pitcher has every pitch. They usually
get three-ish pitches, but that varies.
So, pretty much, the direction you select for the pitch is the direction the
pitch goes.
Now, if you want a fastball, press A without doing anything with the D-Pad.
If you want something else, do the necessary D-Pad function, check to make
sure that you got the right pitch selected, and then press A. After you
press A, you get a short time to aim your pitch. If, say, you're still
holding left when the ball is pitched, there's a strong likelihood that the
pitch will go out of control to who-knows-where, from the center of the
strike
zone to the center of the batter's forehead.
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Teams
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*Since the game only supplies you with the first initial of each player, I've
had to go through and look the names I don't know on the internet. However,
about halfway through, my internet died, so a lot of the names will be
initials for a little while.
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Baltimore Orioles
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Starters:
1. B. Anderson RF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
2. Melvin Mora SS - SS/2B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: C Glove: B
3. Jeff Conine 3B - 3B/1B/OF
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
4. Tony Batista DH - 3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: B Speed: D Glove: B
5. Chris Richard CF - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: B Glove: A
6. David Segui 1B - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: D Glove: A
7. Jay Gibbons LF - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: A
8. Brook Fordyce C - C
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
9. Jerry Hairston Jr. 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: B Glove: B
Bench:
-Fernando Lunar C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Brian Roberts SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Larry Bigbie OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Luis Matos OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
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Starters:
-Josh Towers:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: A
-Jason Johnson:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Jose Mercedes:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Sidney Ponson:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: A
-Willis Roberts:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Scott Erickson:
Stamina: B Power: D Control: D Toughness: D
Relievers:
-Scott Erickson:
Stamina: B Power: D Control: D Toughness: D
-Ryan Kohlmeier:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: C Toughness: A
-Jorge Julio:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: B Toughness: D
-Alan Mills:
Stamina: C Power: E Control: E Toughness: D
-John Wasdin:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-B.J. Ryan:
Stamina: D Power: B Control: C Toughness: A
Closer:
-Buddy Groom:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
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Okay, first of all, the Orioles have one sucky and non-versatile bench.
Resting players will be difficult because of the lack of back-up. Also, the
O's absolutely suck at hitting. On the bright side, their pitching isn't so
bad, and the fielding is pretty good.
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Boston Red Sox
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Starters:
1. Jose Offerman 2B - 1B/2B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
2. Trot Nixon LF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: C Glove: B
3. Nomar Garciaparra SS - SS
Hit Skill: A Power: C Speed: D Glove: C
4. Manny Ramirez RF - OF
Hit Skill: A Power: A Speed: D Glove: A
5. Carl Everett CF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: B Glove: B
6. Dante Bichette DH - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: C Glove: C
7. Chris Stynes 3B - 2B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
8. Shea Hillenbrand 1B - 1B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
9. Scott Hatteberg C - C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
Bench:
-Doug Mirabelli C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Chris Pickering 1B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: S
-Mike Lansing SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Darren Lewis OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Troy O'Leary OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
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Starters:
-Tim Wakefield:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Pedro Martinez:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: C
-Hideo Nomo:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Frank Castillo:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: B Toughness: B
-David Cone:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: C Toughness: A
Relievers:
-Sun-Woo Kim:
Stamina: C Power: S Control: C Toughness: D
-Rich Garces:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Roland Arrojo:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: B Toughness: A
-Ugueth Urbina:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: B Toughness: S
-Rob Beck:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: B Toughness: S
Closer:
-Derek Lowe:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
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Wow, Smilebit must hate the Red Sox, because they really got nerfed here.
The hitting is not so good. This bench is another bad one, too. The
pitching is pretty good, but not the best.
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New York Yankees
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Starters:
1. Chuck Knoblauch LF - 2B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: A Glove: A
2. Derek Jeter SS - SS
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: A Glove: B
3. Bernie Williams CF - OF
Hit Skill: A Power: A Speed: C Glove: A
4. Tino Martinez 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: S
5. Paul O'Neill RF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: A Glove: A
Jorge Posada C - C/1B
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
7. David Justice DH - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: B
8. Scott Brosius 3B - 1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
9. Alfonso Soriano 2B - 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: A Glove: B
Bench:
-Todd Greene C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Luis Sojo 1B/2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Eric Wilson 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Clay Bellinger 1B/2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Gerald Williams OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: C Glove: A
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Starters:
-Mike Mussina:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Roger Clemens:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Andy Pettitte
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Orlando Hernandez
Stamina: B Power: D Control: C Toughness: C
-Ted Lilly:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: C Toughness: A
Relievers:
-Mark Wohlers:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Randy Choate:
Stamina: C Power: S Control: D Toughness: A
-Mike Stanton:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Jay Witasick:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Ramiro Mendoza:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: A
Closer:
-Mariano Rivera:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
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Now that's what I call a bench - look at them positions, you've got like two
people that can back up every player. This is a pretty fast team, don't be
afraid to go for the SBs often. Hit skill is pretty low, though. Also,
three grade-A starting pitchers here, plus a strong bullpen and closer.
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Starters:
1. Jason Tyner LF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: B Glove: A
2. Brent Avernathy 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
3. Ben Grieve RF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: C Glove: A
4. Greg Vaughn DH - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: B Speed: D Glove: B
5. Steve Cox 1B - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: S
6. Aubrey Huff 3B - 3B/1B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
7. Randy Winn CF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
8. Chris Gomez SS - 2B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
9. John Flaherty C - C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
Bench:
-Toby Hall C
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Russ Johnson 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Frank Martinez 2B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Jared Sandberg 3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Damian Rolls 2B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
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Starters:
-Ryan Rupe:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: B Toughness: A
-Tanyan Sturtze:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Paul Wilson:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Joe Kennedy:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: A Toughness: C
-Nick Bierbrodt:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: C Toughness: D
Relievers:
-Jesus Colome:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: C Toughness: B
-Doug Creek:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: D Toughness: S
-Jeff Wallace:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: D Toughness: B
-Victor Zambrano:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: B Toughness: A
-Travis Phelps:
Stamina: D Power: B Control: B Toughness: B
Closer:
-Esteban Yan:
Stamina: D Power: B Control: A Toughness: A
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Don't play as these guys ever unless you have a bizarre love of losing.
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Starters:
1. Jose Cruz CF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: A Glove: A
2. Alex Gonzalez SS - SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: C Glove: A
3. Shannon Stewart LF - OF
Hit Skill: A Power: C Speed: S Glove: A
4. Carlos Delgado 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: B Power: A Speed: D Glove: S
5. Raul Mondesi RF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: B Speed: B Glove: B
6. Brad Fullmer DH - 1B
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: A
7. Felipe Lopez 3B - 3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
8. Darrin Fletcher C - C
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
9. Homer Bush 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
Bench:
-Alberto Castillo C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Chris Woodward 1B/2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Jeff Frye 2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Brian Simmons OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
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Starters:
-Chris Carpenter:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Esteban Loaiza:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Roy Halladay:
Stamina: B Power: S Control: A Toughness: C
-Brandon Lyon:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: D
Relievers:
-Kelvim Escobar:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Mike Sirotka:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: D Toughness: D
-Pedro Borbon:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: A Toughness: S
-Bob File:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Scott Eyre:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: C Toughness: D
-Dan Plesac:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Paul Quantrill:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
Closer:
-Billy Koch:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
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VERY strong fielding. Also, Shannon Stewart is one of the fastest players in
the game, so use that skill. Things are pretty weak on the pitching side,
though, so you'll have to be getting a lot of runs to compensate.
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Starters:
1. Ray Durham 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: S Glove: A
2. Jose Valentin 3B - 3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: B Speed: D Glove: D
3. Magglio Ordonez RF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: A Speed: B Glove: A
4. Paul Konerko 1B - 1B/3B
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: S
5. Carlos Lee LF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: C Glove: B
6. Jose Canseco DH - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: B Speed: D Glove: C
7. Chris Singleton CF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: C Glove: A
8. Royce Clayton SS - SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: C Glove: A
9. Sandy Alomar Jr. C - C
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
Bench:
-Mark Johnson C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Tony Graffanino 1B/2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Jeff Leifer 1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: B Speed: D Glove: B
-Herb Perry 1B/3B
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Frank Thomas 1B
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: D Glove: D
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Starters:
-David Wells:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: C
-Mark Buehrle:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Kip Wells:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Dan Wright:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: C Toughness: D
-Jon Garland:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
Relievers:
-Sean Lowe:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Matt Ginter:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: C Toughness: D
-Alan Embree:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: B Toughness: S
-Gary Glover:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: A Toughness: S
-Bobby Howry:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
Closer:
-Keith Foulke
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
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The White Sox actually have a pretty decent-hitting bench, so don't be afraid
to take people out and put in a bench player if you need to. Average
starting pitching, but a good bullpen.
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Starters:
1. Kenny Lofton CF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: B Glove: A
2. Omar Vizquel SS - SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: B Glove: A
3. Roberto Alomar 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: A Power: B Speed: S Glove: A
4. Jose Gonzalez RF - OF
Hit Skill: A Power: A Speed: D Glove: A
5. Jim Thome 1B - 1B/3B
Hit Skill: C Power: A Speed: D Glove: S
6. Ellis Burks DH - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: D Glove: B
7. Marty Cordoya LF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: D Glove: A
8. Travis Fryman 3B - 1B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
9. Einar Diaz C - C/2B
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
Bench:
-Eddie Taubensee C
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Russel Branyan 3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: C
-Jolbert Cabrera 2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Wil Cordero 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
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Starters:
-Chuck Finley:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: B
-C. C. Sabathia:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Bartolo Colon:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Charles Nagy:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: D
-Dave Burba:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
Relievers:
-Danys Baez:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Jay Westbrook:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: C
-David Riske:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: D Toughness: C
-Rich Rodriguez:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Paul Shuey:
Stamina: C Power: S Control: C Toughness: S
-John Rocker:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: D Toughness: S
Closer:
-Bob Wickman:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
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On the hitting side, the Indians are one of the best... Lots of hit skill,
plus a ton of power and a little speed in the first three spots. They've
also got strong pitching.
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Detroit Tigers
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Roger Cedeno CF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: S Glove: B
2. Damion Easley 2B - 2B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: C Glove: B
3. Bobby Higginson LF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: A Glove: A
4. Tony Clark 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: S
5. Dean Palmer DH - 1B/3B
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: C
6. Deivi Cruz SS - 3B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: C Glove: C
7. Robert Fick C - C/1B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: B
8. Shane Halter 3B - C/1B/2B/2B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: B Glove: B
9. Juan Encarnacion RF - OF
Hit Skill: D power: D Speed: B Glove: B
Bench:
-Javier Cardona C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Jose Macias 2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: B Glove: A
-Randall Simon 1B
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: S
-Wendell Magee OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Chris Holt:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: B Toughness: A
-Steve Sparks:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Jeff Weaver:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Jose Lima:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: A Toughness: S
-Victor Santos:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: D Toughness: S
Relievers:
-Heath Murray:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: D Toughness: A
-Nate Cornejo:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: D Toughness: D
-Matt Perisho:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: B
-Adam Pettyjohn:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: D
-Luis Pineda:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: D Toughness: D
-Danny Patterson:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: A Toughness: A
Closer:
-Matt Anderson:
Stamina: D Power: S Control: A Toughness: A
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
The Tigers actually have some REALLY good starting pitching, but that's about
all there is to compliment. The rest of the team sucks.
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Kansas City Royals
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Luis Alicea 2B - 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
2. Neifi Perez SS - 2B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: B Glove: B
3. Carlos Beltran CF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: S Glove: A
4. Mike Sweeney 1B - C/1B
Hit Skill: A Power: B Speed: C Glove: A
5. Joe Randa 3B - 2B/3B
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
6. Matt Quinn LF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: B Glove: B
7. Raul Ibanez DH - 1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: C
8. Brent Maybe C - C
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
9. Dee Brown RF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
Bench:
-Gregg Zaun C/1B
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: C
-Carlos Febles 2B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-David McCarty 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Luis Ordaz 2B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Donnie Sadler 2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Jeff Suppan:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Chris Durban:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Dan Reichert:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: C Toughness: A
-Blake Stein:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: C Toughness: S
-Paul Byrd:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: C
Relievers:
-Kris Wilson:
Stamina: B Power: D Control: A Toughness: B
-Cory Bailey:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Jeff Austin:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: D
-Doug Henry:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: D Toughness: S
-Jason Grimsley:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
Closer:
-Roberto Hernandez:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
On the hitting side, Beltran and Sweeney are pretty much your only hope. On
pitching... that's one crappy bullpen.
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Minnesota Twins
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------Batting:
Starters:
1. Christian Guzman SS - SS
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: S Glove: B
2. Luis Rivas 2B - 2B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: B Glove: B
3. Doug Mientkiewicz 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: C Glove: S
4. Cory Koskie 3B - 3B
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: B Glove: B
5. Torii Hunter CF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: B Glove: A
6. Jacques Jones LF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: B
7. Brian Buchanan RF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: B
8. David Ortiz DH - 1B
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: S
9. A. J. Pierzynski C - C
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: C Glove: B
Bench:
-Tom Prince C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Dennis Hocking 1B/2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Jason Maxwell 2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Chad Allen OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Joe Mays:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Eric Milton:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: A Toughness: S
-Brad Radke:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Kyle Lohse:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: B Toughness: C
-J. C. Romero:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: B Toughness: D
Relievers:
-Johan Santana:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: D
-Jack Cressend:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Todd Jones:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Travs Miller:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Bob Wells:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: B Toughness: S
-Eddie Guardado:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
Closer:
-LaTroy Hawkins:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: D Toughness: A
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
Strong fielding, but everything else is so-so, from the hitting to the
pitching.
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Anaheim Angels
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. David Eckstein SS - SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: B Glove: B
2. Darin Erstad CF - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: A Glove: A
3. Troy Glaus 3B - 3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: A Speed: D Glove: B
4. Mo Vaughn DH - 1B
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
5. Garret Anderson LF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: C Glove: A
6. Tim Salmon RF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: A
7. Adam Kennedy 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: C Glove: B
8. Scott Spezio 1B - 1B/2B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: C Glove: S
9. Bengie Molina C - C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
Bench:
-Jorge Fabregas C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Shawn Wooten C/1B
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Benji Gil 1B/2B/SS
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: D Glove: D
-Orlando Palmeiro OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Pat Rapp:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Ramon Ortiz:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Jarrod Washburn:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: A
-Scott Schoeneweis:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Ismael Valdez:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: A
Relievers:
-Mike Holtz:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Mark Lukasiewicz:
Stamina: C Power: E Control: C Toughness: C
-Lou Pote:
Stamina: C power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Ben Weber:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Shigetoshi Hasegawa:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Al Levine:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
Closer:
-Troy Percival:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: A Toughness: A
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
Hitting is pretty iffy, but fielding and starting pitching is good. On
another note, Mark Lukasiewicz is, if I'm not mistaken, the worst pitcher in
the game. Troy Percival is a good closer, FYI, but really, don't bring him
out a second earlier than the 9th inning.
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Oakland Athletics
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Johnny Damon CF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: A Glove: A
2. Eric Chavez 3B - 3B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
3. Jason Giambi 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: S Power: A Speed: C Glove: A
4. Jermaine Dye RF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: D Glove: B
5. Miguel Tejada SS - SS
Hit Skill: D Power: B Speed: D Glove: B
6. Terrence Long LF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: C Glove: B
7. Ron Gant DH - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: C
8. Ramon Hernandez C - C/1B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
9. F. P. Santangelo 2B - 2B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
Bench:
-Greg Myers C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Adam Piatt 1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Jeremy Giambi 1B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Olmedo Saenz 1B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: A
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Tim Hudson:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Mark Mulder:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Barry Zito:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Erik Hiljus:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: D
-Gil Heredia:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: A Toughness: B
Relievers:
-Chad Bradford:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: A Toughness: A
-Mike Magnante:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Luis Vizcaino:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: A Toughness: A
-Mark Guthrie:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Chad Harville:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: D Toughness: D
-Jim Mecir:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: B Toughness: A
Closer:
-Jason Isringhausen:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
EXTREMELY good pitching, especially the starters and the closer. So-so
hitting and a little power, plus some good defense. These guys are one of
the best teams in the game.
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Seattle Mariners
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Ichiro Suzuki RF - OF
Hit Skill: S Power: D Speed: S Glove: S
2. Mark McLemore LF - 2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: S Glove: C
3. Brett Boone 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: A Power: A Speed: D Glove: A
4. Edgar Martinez DH - 1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: A Power: B Speed: C Glove: B
5. John Olerud 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: A Power: C Speed: D Glove: S
6. Mike Cameron CF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: A Glove: A
7. David Bell 3B - 1B/2B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
8. Carlos Guillen SS - 3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
9. Dan Wilson C - C/1B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
Bench:
-Tom Lampkin - C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Ed Sprague - C/1B/2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Ramon Vazquez 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Stan Javier 1B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-A. Martin OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Paul Abbot:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: C Toughness: A
-Jamie Moyer:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Freddy Garcia:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Aaron Sele:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-John Halama:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: A Toughness: A
Relievers:
-Jose Paniagua:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: D Toughness: S
-Ryan Franklin:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: A Toughness: A
-Norm Charlton:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Jeff Nelson:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: D Toughness: S
-Arthur Rhodes:
Stamina: D Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
Closer:
-Kazuhiro Sasaki:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
WHOAMG, there is a ton of speed here. It's only with three people, but it's
incredible. The Mariners are probably the best-hitting team around, too.
Not so much power, but that's fine. The bench is pretty good at fielding,
which is good. Starting pitching is pretty good, especially in control.
Quality closing, but an average bullpen.
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Texas Rangers
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Frank Catalanotto LF - 1B/2B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: A Glove: C
2. Ivan Rodriguez C - C
Hit Skill: A Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
3. Alex Rodriguez SS - SS
Hit Skill: A Power: A Speed: C Glove: B
4. Rafael Palmiero 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: B Power: A Speed: D Glove: A
5. Gabe Kapler CF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: A Glove: A
6. Ruben Sierra DH - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: D
7. Rusty Greer RF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
8. Mike Lamb 3B - 3B
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
9. Mark Young 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
Bench:
-Bill Haselman C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Scott Sheldon C/1B/2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Randy Velarde 1B/2B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Ricky Ledee OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Kenny Rogers:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: B Toughness: C
-Rick Helling:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Doug Davis:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: B Toughness: A
-Darren Oliver:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: A
-Rob Bell:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: B Toughness: A
Relievers:
-Aaron Myette:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: D
-Pat Mahomes:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Juan Moreno:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: D Toughness: S
-M. Petkovsek:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Tim Crabtree:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: D Toughness: D
-Mike Venafro:
Stamina: D Power: S Control: C Toughness: S
Closer:
-Jeff Zimmerman:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: A Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
Another strong-hitting team, but the bullpen is hilariously bad. Starting
pitching isn't too good, but it's not bad, either. Fielding is pretty weak.
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Atlanta Braves
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Rafael Furcal SS - 2B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: B Glove: B
2. Andruw Jones CF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
3. Chipper Jones 3B - 3B/OF
Hit Skill: A Power: A Speed: C Glove: B
4. Brian Jordan RF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
5. B.J. Surhoff LF - C/1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: C Glove: A
6. Javy Lopez C - C
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: A
7. Wes Helms 1B/1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
8. Marcus Giles 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
Bench:
-Paul Bako C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Ken Caminiti 1B/3B
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: B
-Mark DeRosa 2B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Keith Lockhart 2B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Bernard Gilkey OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Dave Martinez 1B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-John Burkett:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Greg Maddux:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: S Toughness: S
-Tom Glavine:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Kevin Millwood:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: A Toughness: B
-Jason Marquis:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
Relievers:
-Odales Perez:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: B Toughness: C
-Steve Reed:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Mike Remlinger:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Jose Cabrera:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Steve Karsay:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
Closer:
-John Smoltz:
Stamina: D Power: B Control: A Toughness: C
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
Good pitching all around. The Braves are pretty good at fielding and power.
They're horrible at speed, though; you won't be getting to many stolen bases
with them.
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Florida Marlins
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Luis Castillo 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: A Glove: B
2. Eric Owens RF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
3. Cliff Floyd LF - OF
Hit Skill: A Power: A Speed: A Glove: B
4. Preston Wilson CF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: B Glove: A
5. Mike Lowell 3B - 3B
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: A
6. Derrek Lee 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: C Glove: S
7. Charles Johnson C - C
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
8. Alex Gonzalez SS - SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: C Glove: D
Bench:
-Mike Redmond C
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Dave Berg 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Andy Fox 1B/2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Ryan McGuire 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-John Mabry 1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Brad Penny:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Ryan Dempster:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-A. J. Burnett:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Matt Clement:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: C Toughness: A
-J. Grilli:
Stamina: B Power: D Control: C Toughness: D
Relievers:
-Jesus Sanchez:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: D
-Armando Almanza:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: D Toughness: S
-Ricky Bones:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Vic Darensbourg:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Vladimir Nunez:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Braden Looper:
Stamina: D Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
Closer:
-Antonio Alfonseca:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: A Toughness: A
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
The hitting is... not good. Cliff Floyd is pretty much the only bright spot.
Good starting and closing pitching.
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Montreal Expos
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Peter Bergeron CF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
2. Jose Vidro 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: A Power: B Speed: C Glove: B
3. Vladimir Guerrero RF - OF
Hit Skill: A Power: A Speed: S Glove: B
4. Lee Stevens 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: A
5. Orlando Cabrera SS - SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: A Glove: A
6. Mark Smith LF - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
7. Michael Barret C - C/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: C Glove: A
8. Geoff Blum 3B - 1B/2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
Bench:
-Randy Knorr C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Ryan Minor 1B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Mike Mordecai C/1B/2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Fernando Tatis 1B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Brad Wilkerson OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Britt Reames:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: C Toughness: S
-Javier Vazquez:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Tony Armas:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Mike Thurman:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: A
-Tomo Ohka:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: A Toughness: B
Relievers:
-Masato Yoshii:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Darwin Cubillan:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: B Toughness: B
-Carl Pavano:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: D
-Scott Stewart:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Guillermo Mota:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: B Toughness: S
-Graeme Lloyd:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
Closer:
-Scott Strickland:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
Good defense, and Guerrero and Vidro are great hitters, but that's the only
good parts on that side. Pitching isn't good, either, especially the closer.
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New York Mets
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Matt Lawton CF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: A Glove: A
2. Edgar Alfonzo 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: B
3. Mike Piazza C - C
Hit Skill: B Power: A Speed: D Glove: A
4. Tsuyoshi Shinjo LF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: A
5. Robin Ventura 3B - 3B
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: C
6. Todd Zeile 1B - 1B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
7. Jay Payton RF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
8. Rey Ordonez SS - SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
Bench:
-Vance Wilson C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Lenny Harris 1B/2B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Desi Relaford 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: C Glove: C
-Alex Escobar OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Timo Perez OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Joe McEwing 1B/2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Al Lieter:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: A
-Kevin Appier:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Steve Traschel:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: A Toughness: A
-Glendon Rusch:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Bruce Chen:
Stamina: A Power: D Control: B Toughness: A
Relievers:
-Jerrod Riggan:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: A
-Grant Roberts:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: A Toughness: D
-Dicky Gonzalez:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: A Toughness: D
-Rick White:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Julio Franco:
Stamina: D Power: B Control: B Toughness: A
Closer:
-Armando Benitez:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: C Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
One thing to say: lol @ Mets, u suck lololz.
Okay, they're not as bad as some teams, but their mediocrity exists in every
facet of their team, got it?
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Philadelphia Phillies
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Jimmy Rollins SS - SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: S Glove: A
2. Doug Glanville CF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: B Glove: A
3. Bobby Abreu RF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: A Glove: A
4. Scott Rolen 3B - 3B
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: C Glove: A
5. Pat Burrell LF - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: B
6. Travis Lee 1B - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: C Glove: S
7. M. Anderson 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: C Glove: B
8. Jonny Estrada C - C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
Bench:
-Todd Pratt C/1B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Felipe Crespo 1B/2B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Kevin Jordan 1B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Tomas Perez 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-B. L. Hunter OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Nelson Figueroa:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: C Toughness: C
-Robert Person:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: B Toughness: S
-Omar Daal:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Randy Wolf:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Dave Coggin:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: B Toughness: C
Relievers:
-Dennis Cook:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: A Toughness: S
-Rheal Cormier:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Cliff Politte:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: A Toughness: C
-Jose Santiago:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Turk Wendell:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: C Toughness: S
-Ricky Bottalico:
Stamina: D Power: C Control: B Toughness: S
Closer:
-Jose Mesa:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
One of the best defensive teams, but they aren't very good on power or hit
skill... Decent starting pitching, but the bullpen isn't so hot, except for
the closer, Mesa.
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Chicago Cubs
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Eric Young 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: S Glove: A
2. Ricky Gutierrez SS - SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
3. Sammy Sosa RF - OF
Hit Skill: A Power: S Speed: C Glove: A
4. Fred McGriff 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
5. Rondell White CF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: D Glove: B
6. Matt Stairs LF - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: S
7. Ron Coomer 3B - 1B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
8. Todd Hundley C - C
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
Bench:
-Joe Girardi C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Bill Mueller 2B/3B
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Julio Zuleta 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Augie Ojeda 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Delino DeShields 1B/2B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: B Glove: B
-Michael Tucker 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: B Glove: A
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Jason Bere:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Jon Lieber:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Kerry Wood:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: C Toughness: A
-Julian Tavarez:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Kevin Tapani:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: A
Relievers:
-Kyle Farnsworth:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Felix Heredia:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Ted Van Poppel:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Dave Weathers:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Jeff Fassero:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
Closer:
-Tom Gordon:
Stamina: D Power: B Control: B Toughness: B
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
Very strong defensively, and they've got some good hitters. Plus their
starting pitching (and bullpen, to an extent) is good. Also, their bench
hitters are all pretty good fielders. The Cubs' only weaknesses really are
their closer, Tom Gordon, and their speed.
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Cincinnati Reds
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Todd Walker SS - 2B/SS
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: D Glove: B
2. Adam Dunn LF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
3. Ken Griffey Jr. CF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: A Speed: D Glove: B
4. Sean Casey 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: C Glove: S
5. Dmitri Young RF - 1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: B Power: c Speed: C Glove: C
6. Aaron Boone 3B - 3B/SS
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: C Glove: C
7. Pokey Reese 2B - 2B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: C Glove: B
8. Jason LaRue C - C/1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
Bench:
-Kelly Stinnet C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Juan Castro 1B/2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Barry Larkin SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Brady Clark OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Wilton Guerrero 2B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Ruben Rivera OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: B
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Chris Reitsma:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Elmer Dessens:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Lance Davis:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: B
-Jose Acevedo:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: B Toughness: C
-J. Brower:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
Relievers:
-Dennys Reyes:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: D Toughness: A
-John Riedling:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: B
-Scott Williamson:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: D Toughness: D
-Hector Mercado:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Scott Sullivan:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
Closer:
-Danny Graves:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
The hitting is iffy, the bench is laughable, the starting pitching is okay,
and the closer is awesome. That's the Reds in a nutshell. For relievers, I
would try to stick to Riedling and Sullivan as much as possible, since the
others might put you in some trouble.
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Houston Astros
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Craig Biggio 2B - C/2B
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: C Glove: B
2. Julio Lugo SS - 2B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
3. Jeff Bagwell 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: B Power: A Speed: C Glove: A
4. Moises Alou RF - OF
Hit Skill: A Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
5. Lance Berkman LF - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: A Power: A Speed: A Glove: A
6. Richard Hidalgo CF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: C Glove: A
7. Vinny Castilla 3B - 3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: B Speed: D Glove: B
8. Brad Ausmus C - C/1B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: A Glove: A
Bench:
-Tony Eusebio C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Jose Vizcaino 1B/2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Glen Barker OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Orlando Merced 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Daryle Ward 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Pedro Astacio:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: A
-Wade Miller:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: B Toughness: S
-Shane Reynolds:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Roy Oswalt:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Dave Micki:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: C Toughness: S
Relievers:
-Octavio Dotel:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Nelson Cruz:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: B Toughness: S
-D. Brocail:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: D Toughness: D
-Ron Villone:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Mike Williams:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: C Toughness: S
-Mike Jackson:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: A Toughness: S
Closer:
-Billy Wagner:
Stamina: D Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
This team has some freaking POWER. Pretty good fielding, too, and Berkman
and Ausmus both are quite fast. Starting pitching is above average, although
the bullpen and closer aren't quite so good. All in all, a fantastic team,
though.
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Milwaukee Brewers
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Ron Belliard 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: B Glove: A
2. Mark Loretta 3B - 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
3. Jeromy Burnitz LF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: B Speed: D Glove: B
4. Richie Sexson 1B - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: S
5. Geoff Jenkins CF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: A
6. Jose Hernandez SS - 3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: C
7. Devon White RF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: B Glove: A
8. Raul Casanova C - C
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: B
Bench:
-Henry Blanco C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Tyler Houston 1B/3B
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: C
-Jeffrey Hammonds 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Luis Lopez 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-James Mouton OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Allen Levrault:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: C Toughness: S
-Ben Sheets:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: A
-Jamey Wright:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Jimmy Haynes:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: A
-Ruben Quevedo:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: C Toughness: D
Relievers:
-Jeff D'Amico:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: A Toughness: D
-Mike Buddie:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: C Toughness: B
-Ray King:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Lance Painter:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: D Toughness: C
-Paul Rigdon:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: C Toughness: D
-Mike DeJean:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
Closer:
-Curtis Leskanic:
Stamina: D Power: C Control: B Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
No.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Abraham Nunez 2B - 2B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
2. Jason Kendall C - C
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
3. Brian Giles LF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: A Speed: B Glove: B
4. Aramis Ramirez 3B - 3B
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: D Glove: C
5. Kevin Young 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: C Glove: S
6. Craig Wilson RF - C/1B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: C
7. Gary Matthews Jr. CF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
8. Jack Wilson SS - SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
Bench:
-Chad Hermansen OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Warren Morris 2B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Pat Meares 2B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Derek Bell OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Tike Redman OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Joe Beimel:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Todd Ritchie:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Jimmy Anderson:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Dave Williams:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: B Toughness: B
-Tony McKnight:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: A Toughness: D
Relievers:
-Bronson Arroyo:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: C
-Omar Olivares:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-K. Benson:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: D Toughness: D
-F. Cordova:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: D Toughness: D
-Scott Sauerbeck:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: D Toughness: S
-Josias Manzanillo:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
Closer:
-Mike Fetters:
Stamina: D Power: B Control: D Toughness: A
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
Wow. If Giles and Ramirez are the best hitters they've got... Wow. Yeah.
They're actually not so bad on starting pitching, although their relievers
all suck.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Fernando Vina 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: B Glove: A
2. Placido Polanco 3B - 1B/2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: B Power: D Speed: C Glove:
3. Jim Edmonds CF - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: B Power: A Speed: C Glove: B
4. Albert Pugols 1B - 1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: A Power: A Speed: C Glove: B
5. J. D. Drew RF - OF
Hit Skill: B Power: A Speed: C Glove: B
6. Craig Paquette LF - 1B/2B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: A
7. Edgar Renteria SS - 1B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
8. Mike Matheny C - C/1B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
Bench:
-Eli Marrero C/1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Bobby Bonilla 1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Miguel Cairo 2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: B Power; D Speed: D Glove: D
-Luis Saturria OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Kerry Robinson OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Andy Benes:
Stamina: B Power: D Control: C Toughness: A
-Matt Morris:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Darryl Kile:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Dustin Hermanson:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: B Toughness: S
-Woody Williams:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: A Toughness: S
Relievers:
-Mike Matthews:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Rick Ankiel:
Stamina: C Power: E Control: E Toughness: D
-B. Smith:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: A Toughness: D
-Gene Stechschulte:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Mike Timlin:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Steve Kline:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
Closer:
-Dave Veres:
Stamina: D Power: D Control: B Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
A great team - fantastic hit skill, a bit of power with Edmonds and Pujols,
and the fielding is pretty good. Not much speed, though. Morris and Kile
are both top-of-the-line starting pitchers, and Timlin and Kline are both
good relievers. The biggest weakpoint is Veres, a not-so-good closer.
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Arizona Diamondbacks
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-----------------------------------Batting:----------------------------------
Starters:
1. Craig Counsell SS - 1B/2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
2. Jay Bell 2B - 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
3. Mark Grace 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: D Glove: S
4. Luis Gonzalez LF - OF
Hit Skill: A Power: S Speed: D Glove: A
5. Matt Williams 3B - 3B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: B
6. Reggie Sanders RF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: B Speed: C Glove: A
7. Steve Finley CF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: B Glove: A
8. Mike DeFelice C - C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
Bench:
-Rod Barajas C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Eurubiel Durazo 1B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: S
-Greg Colbrunn 1B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Tony Womack SS/OF
HIt Skill: D Power: D Speed: B Glove: C
-Danny Bautista OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-David Dellucci OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Miguel Batista:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Randy Johnson:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Curt Schilling:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Brian Anderson:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: A Toughness: S
-Robert Ellis:
Stamina: B Power: B Control: B Toughness: C
Relievers:
-Erik Sabel:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Troy Brohawn:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Mike Morgan:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: B
-Greg Swindell:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: S Toughness: S
-Bret Prinz:
Stamina: D Power: B Control: C Toughness: B
Closer:
-Byung-Hyun Kim:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: C Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
Well, Gonzo's one of the best hitters in the game, but he's really the only
good hitter. Almost everyone's a good fielder, though - I'd suggest subbing
in Barajas for DeFelice, since Barajas is a better fielder. Obviously, the
Schilling and Johnson pair makes for some awesome starting pitching (although
each starter is pretty good), and the relief squad isn't bad, especially
Sabel and Morgan. Kim isn't a good closer, though.
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Starters:
1. Juan Pierre CF - OF
Hit Skill: A Power: D Speed: S Glove: A
2. Juan Uribe SS - SS
Hit Skill: B Power: C Speed: B Glove: A
3. Larry Walker RF - OF
Hit Skill: S Power: S Speed: B Glove: A
4. Todd Helton 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: A Power: S Speed: C Glove: S
5. Jeff Cirillo 3B - 3B
Hit Skill: A Power: C Speed: C Glove: A
6. Alex Ochoa LF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: A Glove: A
7. Jose Ortiz 2B - 2B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
8. Ben Petrick C - C/1B
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: B
Bench:
-Sal Fasano C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Brent Butler 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Greg Norton 1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: B
-Terry Shumpert 2B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: C Glove: C
-Jacob Cruz OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-John Thompson:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: A Toughness: D
-Mike Hampton:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Denny Neagle:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: B Toughness: A
-Shawn Chacon:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: C Toughness: S
-J. Jennings:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: C Toughness: D
Relievers:
-Kane Davis:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: C Toughness: S
-Dan Miceli:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: A Toughness: S
-Justin Speier:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: B Toughness: S
-Gabe White:
Stamina: C Power: D Control: B Toughness: S
-Mike Myers:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Jay Powell:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
Closer:
-Jose Jimenez:
Stamina: D Power: A Control: B Toughness: A
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
Since they're the Rockies, they've obviously got some great hitting - they
probably have the most power in the game between Helton and Walker. There's
also good speed with Ochoa and Pierre, and pretty much everyone is a good
fielder. Pitching, though... Yeah. Actually, Jimenez isn't a bad closer,
but... That accounts for one out of nine innings. Yup, you'll have to be
producing a ton of runs if you want to be winning.
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Starters:
1. Marquis Grissom CF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
2. Mark Grudzielanek 2B - 2B/SS
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
3. Shawn Green RF - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: B Power: A Speed: B Glove: A
4. Gary Sheffield LF - 3B/OF
Hit Skill: A Power: A Speed: D Glove: B
5. Paul Lo Duca C - C/1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: A Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
6. Eric Karros 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: S
7. Adrian Beltre 3B - 3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: C Glove: B
8. Alex Cora SS - 2B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
Bench:
-Chad Kreuter C
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-Hiram Bocachica 2B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Dave Hansen 1B/3B/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Jeff Reboulet 2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-McKay Christensen OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Tom Goodwin OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: C Glove: A
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-James Baldwin:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Chan Ho Park:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: B Toughness: S
-Terry Adams:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
-Kevin Brown:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: B
-Eric Gagne:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: B Toughness: S
Relievers:
-Mike Trombley:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: S
-Terry Mulholland:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: A Toughness: A
-Jesse Orosco:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: B Toughness: A
-Luke Prokopec:
Stamina: A Power: C Control: A Toughness: B
-Giovanni Carrara:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: A Toughness: B
Closer:
-Jeff Shaw:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: A Toughness: S
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Well, they've got a mini "Murderer's Row" with Green, Sheffield, and Lo Duca,
but that's all they've got on hitting... Let's see... No speed, above-
average fielding, surprisingly good starting pitching and an okay bullpen,
and the closer isn't bad. A good team overall.
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Starters:
1. Damian Jackson 2B - 2B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: B Glove: A
2. Mark Kotsay CF - OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: B Glove: A
3. Ryan Klesko 1B - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: B Glove: A
4. Phil Nevin 3B - C/3B/OF
Hit Skill: B Power: A Speed: D Glove: C
5. Bubba Trammel RF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: B
6. Ray Lankford LF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: B Glove: B
7. Ben Davis C - C/1B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
8. Donaldo Mendez SS - SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
Bench:
-Wiki Gonzalez C
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Alex Arias 1B/2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-Dave Magadan 1B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
-M. Darr OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: D Glove: A
-D'Angelo Jimenez
Hit Skill: A Power: D Speed: D Glove: D
-Rickey Henderson OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: B Glove: A
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Brian Lawrence:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: A Toughness: A
-Kevin Jarvis:
Stamina: A Power: D Control: A Toughness: S
-Junior Herndon:
Stamina: B Power: A Control: D Toughness: D
-Adam Eaton:
Stamina: B Power: C Control: B Toughness: A
-Bobby Jones:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
Relievers:
-Tom Davey:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: A
-Rodney Myers:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: A
-Chuck McElroy:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: D Toughness: D
-Wascar Serrano:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: C Toughness: D
-Jose Nunez:
Stamina: D Power: B Control: C Toughness: A
Closer:
-Trevor Hoffman:
Stamina: D Power: D Control: B Toughness: A
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
Ugh. I don't know where to start. They've only got two good hitters, they
have one good bench player (WTF), their pitching isn't good, and overall, I
would suggest against using them. That's all.
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Starters:
1. Marvin Benard CF - OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
2. Rich Aurilia SS - SS
Hit Skill: A Power: A Speed: D Glove: B
3. Barry Bonds LF - OF
Hit Skill: A Power: S Speed: C Glove: B
4. Jeff Kent 2B - 1B/2B
Hit Skill: B Power: B Speed: B Glove: A
5. Andres Galarraga 1B - 1B
Hit Skill: C Power: B Speed: D Glove: A
6. John Vander Wal RF - 1B/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: D Speed: C Glove: A
7. Benito Santiago C - C/1B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: C Glove: A
8. Ramon E. Martinez 3B - 1B/2B/3B/SS
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
Bench:
-Edwards Guzman C/1B/2B/3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Pedro Feliz 3B
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-J. T. Snow 1B
Hit Skill: D Power: C Speed: D Glove: S
-Jalal Leach OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: C
-Shawon Dunston 1B/3B/SS/OF
Hit Skill: C Power: C Speed: D Glove: C
-Calvin Murray OF
Hit Skill: D Power: D Speed: D Glove: B
----------------------------------Pitching:----------------------------------
Starters:
-Shawn Estes:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: C Toughness: A
-Russ Ortiz:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Kirk Rueter:
Stamina: A Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Livan Hernandez:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Jason Schmidt:
Stamina: A Power: A Control: B Toughness: A
Relievers:
-Brian Boehringer:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: C Toughness: S
-Jason Christiansen:
Stamina: C Power: C Control: B Toughness: S
-Aaron Fultz:
Stamina: C Power: B Control: A Toughness: S
-Tim Worrell:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: B Toughness: S
-Felix Rodriguez:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
Closer:
-Robb Nen:
Stamina: C Power: A Control: A Toughness: S
------------------------------------Notes:-----------------------------------
They have Mr. Bonds, and he alone accounts for quite a bit of power, but the
rest of the team is pretty good in the hitting department too, except in the
area of speed, where there's nothing. Quality starting pitching, and a few
good relievers, like Worrell and Rodriguez, plus an excellent closer in Robb
Nen.
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-Q: What are some good teams?
-A: To answer this question, I made a handy graph. I took the better bunch
of teams in the game and made a graphic organizer showing their basic
strengths. If there's an "x" in the column, that means they are good at that
trait, i.e. strong in power or speed. "Hitting" refers to hit skill, by the
way.
___________ _________ _______ _______ __________ _____________ _________
| Team | Hitting | Power | Speed | Fielding | S. Pitching | Bullpen |
----------- --------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ---------
| Yankees | - | x | x | x | x | x |
----------- --------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ---------
| Blue Jays | - | - | x | x | x | - |
----------- --------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ---------
| White Sox | - | x | - | - | x | x |
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| Indians | x | x | x | x | x | x |
----------- --------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ---------
| Angels | - | x | - | x | x | - |
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| A's | x | x | - | x | x | x |
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| Mariners | x | - | x | x | x | x |
----------- --------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ---------
| Rangers | x | x | - | - | x | - |
----------- --------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ---------
| Braves | - | x | - | x | x | x |
----------- --------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ---------
| Cubs | x | x | - | x | x | - |
----------- --------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ---------
| Astros | x | x | - | x | x | - |
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| Cardinals | x | x | - | x | x | - |
----------- --------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ---------
| D-Backs | - | x | - | x | x | - |
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| Rockies | x | x | x | x | - | - |
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| Dodgers | x | x | - | x | x | - |
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| Giants | x | x | - | x | x | x |
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In terms of overall-ness, though, I'd suggest the Yankees, Mariners, Indians,
Astros, or Cardinals. Those are probably the top-tier teams.
Oh, notice how nearly every good team has good starting pitching? Yeah, if
you want to be good, you better know what you're doing on the mound.
-Q: I'm having trouble on a certain difficulty. How can I improve?
-A: Well, if, say, you're not doing well on Veteran difficulty, play an
exhibition game and kick the difficulty up a notch. After a few games on the
higher difficulty, the lower one will seem like a piece of cake.
Now, if you're already at the highest difficulty, then just keep practicing,
that's all I can tell you.
-If you've got a question you want answered, simply send an email with
"Baseball Advance FAQ" in the subject to KingLUEshiFAQs [at] gmail [dot] com
and I'll answer it to the best of my ability. By sending the email, you give
me permission to post the question as well as my answer in this FAQ section
if I want to, alright? I won't post your email address, don't worry.
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Tips/Tricks
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Alright, in this section, I'll throw in little pieces of knowledge about this
game that you would do well to mind. Pretty simple.
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Batting
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-Master timing. If your timing sucks, your hitting will suck too, bar none.
-Bunting, as far as I know, sucks. I tend to pop up right to pitcher
whenever I bunt, but I guess you should do it if you can do better. It just
seems to limited to be effective.
-LOOK AT THE WIND! Wind can have a huge effect on how far your ball goes.
Seriously, if you've got 4 MPH wind right into your face, you'll have some
trouble hitting a homer.
-This applies for pitching, too, but when filling your lineup, mind the
condition of your players. If the little base icon next to the player's name
is light blue or purple, you probably shouldn't use that player. However, it
won't absolutely kill you if you do use them, just be aware that the
condition will have an impact on power, speed, and stuff like that.
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-Don't kill your pitchers. Mind their stamina; if it gets to the last
quarter or so, it's time to take them out of the game. Also, don't do stupid
stuff like bringing in your closer for the seventh inning.
-Mix up your pitches. Batters will hit your fastball better the more you
throw it in a game, so use all of your pitcher's pitches.
-Don't throw down the middle. Try and stay near the edges, and aim as far as
you can get without leaving the strike zone. The closer the baseball is to
not being a strike, the less likely the batter's going to swing, so if you
can ensure that it'll be a strike, then don't be afraid to play dangerous and
stick on the lines.
-So, basically, here's what I do when I'm pitching: I start with a fastball
to the bottom corner on the inside (closer to the batter). Then, I use a
changeup to the upper corner on the outside (away from the batter), and then
I try to finish him off with a curve or a breaking ball outside of the
strikezone near the corners that will curve or break into the zone. This
generally works for me.
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