The Great Unsquadening: A Guide to Freeing Your MLB The Show 23 Benchwarmers (Because Seriously, Who Wants to Be Stuck Next to A-Rod All Day?)
Ah, the dreaded "can't sell this player" message. You've found that dream outfielder, a hitting machine guaranteed to launch baseballs into the stratosphere. But hold on, there's a problem. Some poor sap (or maybe it was you in a late-night card pack frenzy) decided to glue your current right fielder to the active roster. Don't worry, fellow The Show enthusiast, we've all been there. But fear not, for I, your friendly neighborhood game guru, am here to guide you through the glorious unsquadening process.
Step 1: Accepting You've Built a Baseball Bastille
First things first, acknowledge the situation. You've unintentionally become a baseball warden, trapping a player in a purgatory of bubble gum and sunflower seeds. It's okay to laugh (or cry, we won't judge). Breathe deep, and let's get this guy (or gal, because hey, equality in baseball!) a new team.
Step 2: Releasing Your Inner Lineup Maestro (It's There, We Promise)
Here's where the magic happens. Head over to the "Manage Squad" section, your key to the vault. This is where you'll orchestrate the ultimate lineup shuffle, a symphony of bat cracks and stolen bases. Now, the key here is to find your unwanted player. Think of them as the cilantro you accidentally left in the back of the fridge - gotta get rid of it!
Step 3: The Bench is Your Friend (Unless It's Full of A-Rods, Then We Have Issues)
Once you've located your prisoner player, look for the glorious "Sub" button nestled beneath their name. Click it with the righteous fury of a thousand stolen bases! This magical button will yank them out of the starting lineup and toss them onto the welcoming (hopefully) arms of your bench.
Pro Tip: If your bench is overflowing with rejects and has more drama than a reality TV show, consider making some roster cuts. A clean bench is a happy bench, and a happy bench is more likely to welcome your newly freed player.
Step 4: Freedom Fries and a New Team (The Fun Part!)
With your player safely nestled on the bench, you've successfully navigated the unsquadening! Now you can head over to the marketplace and unleash your inner wheeler-dealer. Sell that player, use them in a trade, or heck, even keep them around for pinch-hitting duties (just don't tell them they were almost baseball jailbirds).
There you have it, folks! The power of the unsquadening is now yours. Go forth and build your dream team, free from the shackles of unwanted roster fillers. Remember, a good lineup is like a well-oiled machine, and sometimes that means making some tough decisions (unless it's about benching Shohei Ohtani, then that's just crazy talk).
