Tired of Yadier Molina Blocking Every Single Pitch? How to Edit Rosters in MLB The Show 23 (And Unleash Your Inner GM)
Let's face it, folks. We've all been there. You boot up MLB The Show 23, ready to dominate with your favorite team, only to discover your shortstop makes plays like a drunken sloth and your pitcher throws meatballs with the accuracy of a toddler flinging spaghetti. Maybe you're a Yankees fan yearning for the Derek Jeter days (those were the days, weren't they?). Whatever your roster woes, fear not! This guide will turn you into a virtual baseball mastermind, with the power to build a team that would make Billy Beane weep with joy (or maybe just raise an eyebrow).
Step 1: Become a Free Agent Whisperer (Without the Creepy Mustache)
First things first, you gotta hit the "Create" button, then "Roster Control." This is where the magic happens. Think of yourself as a baseball version of Willy Wonka, except instead of chocolate rivers, you've got a river of disgruntled (or soon-to-be disgruntled) ballplayers.
Here's the key: You can't just Thanos-snap Yadi Molina out of existence (although that might be tempting). Instead, you gotta play matchmaker. Find a player you want to add to your team, then select someone to "trade" them for. This unfortunate soul gets shipped off to the dreaded Free Agent Pool, a place where dreams go to die (or maybe just get picked up by a different team... hopefully).
Pro Tip: Don't be a jerk. Try to make somewhat balanced trades. No one wants to play with a team of all catchers (not even Yadi Molina, probably).
Step 2: Unleashing Your Inner Stat Nerd (But Cooler)
Now, building a dream team isn't just about ditching the weaklings. You gotta find some replacements! This is where things get fun. Head over to the trusty "Search Players" option. You can filter by position, age, even that glorious "walk-off home run" stat if you're feeling particularly sassy.
Here's the fun part: Don't be afraid to get creative! Want to see Shohei Ohtani play first base for the Red Sox? Go for it! Baseball is your oyster (or maybe your hot dog, depending on your ballpark snack preference).
Word to the Wise: Just because a player has a shiny overall rating doesn't mean they'll be a perfect fit. Look at individual stats and fielding attributes too. You wouldn't want a butterfingers outfielder making highlight-reel blunders every other inning, would you?
Step 3: Basking in the Glory (and Avoiding the Backlash from Cardinals Fans)
Once you've assembled your masterpiece of a roster, hit "Accept Roster Changes" and voila! You're ready to dominate the league with your dream team. Just be prepared for some online opponents to question your, ahem, "unorthodox" roster choices.
Remember: With great power comes great responsibility. Use your roster-editing skills wisely, and you might just become the envy of every baseball fan (or at least those who appreciate a good chuckle). Now get out there and make history... baseball history, that is!
