Bad Wax

I just downloaded the full version of Baseball Mogul 2009 and because of it’s pure addictiveness.  I am sure one of my readers out there has had the pleasure of playing one of the Baseball Mogul releases.  If you haven’t let me give you an idea of what the game is like.  First off if you like a visually stunning game, this one isn’t for you.  If you are into pure baseball simulation, this is the game you want.  When you start with the game it offers you several options.  The first is to play out any team from opening day 2008.  Next is the option to play any team from any season.  The third option is to simulate any expansion franchise, for instance, take the 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays and try to turn them into a winner.  Finally, there is an option to perform a fantasy draft and take that team to the pennant.

Also I want to let you know, I get nothing for mentioning this on my blog.  I paid for my copy and the people over a Sports Mogul have nothing to do with this post.  For my first forray into the game, I decided it would be cool to take what I consider to be the worst franchise from it’s inception and turn it into a contender.  I took the 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays and tried to see if I could turn that sorry franchise around.  I thought, hey this should be easy, I know who is going to be good, I’ll just trade for them. That doesn’t work, the trading option is very smart and you can’t get prospects for over the hill guys  So I decided, go by way of free agency and the draft.  Well my first draft netted me Albert Pujols.  I figured man what a great way to start off! The problem is this Pujols is taking a lot longer to develop than the real Albert.  So I figure let’s hit free agency hard.  Can’t do it, you have to stay within your budget.  Very tricky game.  So I’m 4 years in to my simulation and my minor league is stacked with studs. Kazmir, H Ramirez, Toluwitzki, Wright, you name it I have them.  I didn’t cheat, it just worked out that way since I am always the worst team.  So far the highest win total I have gotten was 70, and like I said I’m four years in.  It might very well take me four more to compete.  I’ll have to do a follow up.   Sorry about the no post for Operation Topps, but I had to try it out.  Visit  Sports Mogul for more information.