What Are You Most Excited About Today?!

FenwayFaithful · 03-10-2026, 08:49 AM

I think personally, I'm very interested to see how the implementation of advanced metrics impacts the trading system AI and most importantly, staffing decisions.

That is one area of the game that hasn't changed all that much for me in recent years.

I'm also interested to see how it will evaluate the Red Sox offensively. In the WBC and Spring Training, there are several indications that this offense has been severely underrated especially in the power department. I'll be interested to see what the devs think.

So what are you most excited for?

DBR · 03-10-2026, 09:33 AM

I haven't played in about 10 years, I'm excited about diving into this and seeing all of the changes that have happened and fooling around with the game for endless hours. Ha.

bosunmate · 03-10-2026, 09:51 AM

I'm looking forward to the trade system and weather and new graphics.
I've been here every year since 2003 and get excited the same every year.
Everyone have a blast.

Bosunmate

Larryk007 · 03-10-2026, 09:57 AM

Ready Set GO!!!! It's Baseball!!! and the new game is always the one constant!!!

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again. Oh... people will come Ray. People will most definitely come."

daves · 03-10-2026, 10:01 AM

World Baseball Classic.

mcercone · 03-10-2026, 10:02 AM

Improved AI trading...that should make things more realistic and more fun. Until now, some of the trades are terrible and you can manipulate the system.

TyigaBeisbol · 03-10-2026, 10:21 AM

Most excited for the new interface, and starting a new long term save as the Vancouver Whitecaps. Cannot wait until this game drops!

FoolsErrand · 03-10-2026, 10:39 AM

I'm excited for this improved trading AI, as the trade aspect of the base game was probably the smartest thing they could focus on improving. I think it's going to change a lot about the way the base game plays and I'm really hoping we will see realistic trades and trade offers, and reactions to trade proposals, more in line with what actual ball clubs would do.

Also think the weather could do a lot to help with immersion...
Curious to see if the advanced stats let us figure out more about the sim engine...
Really interested to see the World Baseball Classic part....

Excited for Perfect Team because I lucked out in that PTWC draft and get my very own card as a prize.

Bobfather · 03-10-2026, 11:20 AM

Received a clean bill of health, my lease was renewed. Anything else is fun and games.

snepp · 03-10-2026, 11:25 AM

I'm excited to take a nap.

I like taking naps.

jldante56 · 03-10-2026, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by snepp

I'm excited to take a nap.

I like taking naps.

Naps for the win.

FoolsErrand · 03-10-2026, 11:40 AM

my napping AI needs an update. As i've gotten older, sometimes I take one without meaning to.

snepp · 03-10-2026, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FoolsErrand

my napping AI needs an update. As i've gotten older, sometimes I take one without meaning to.

Sometimes those are the best naps.

Unless its while you're sitting at the desk, and wake up with a raging neck cramp. Not that I'd know anything about that....

swoboda · 03-10-2026, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobfather

Received a clean bill of health, my lease was renewed. Anything else is fun and games.

Congrats BF! there's nothing better than that.

Bobbyraz49 · 03-15-2026, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobfather

Received a clean bill of health, my lease was renewed. Anything else is fun and games.

Great news!

WhiskyTango · 03-15-2026, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobfather

Received a clean bill of health, my lease was renewed. Anything else is fun and games.

Lease on what?

millhousebc · 03-16-2026, 11:52 AM

Taking the Mariners to the WS

03-10-2026, 08:49 AM	#1
FenwayFaithful Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 6	What Are You Most Excited About Today?! I think personally, I'm very interested to see how the implementation of advanced metrics impacts the trading system AI and most importantly, staffing decisions. That is one area of the game that hasn't changed all that much for me in recent years. I'm also interested to see how it will evaluate the Red Sox offensively. In the WBC and Spring Training, there are several indications that this offense has been severely underrated especially in the power department. I'll be interested to see what the devs think. So what are you most excited for?

03-10-2026, 10:01 AM	#5
daves Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,988	World Baseball Classic. __________________

03-10-2026, 10:21 AM	#7
TyigaBeisbol Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2026 Location: Camden Yards Posts: 1	Almost Time! Most excited for the new interface, and starting a new long term save as the Vancouver Whitecaps. Cannot wait until this game drops!

03-10-2026, 11:20 AM	#9
Bobfather All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Boston Ma. Posts: 1,806	Received a clean bill of health, my lease was renewed. Anything else is fun and games. __________________ I play out every game—one pitch mode.

03-10-2026, 09:33 AM	#2
DBR Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 174	I haven't played in about 10 years, I'm excited about diving into this and seeing all of the changes that have happened and fooling around with the game for endless hours. Ha.

03-10-2026, 09:51 AM	#3
bosunmate All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,759	I'm looking forward to the trade system and weather and new graphics. I've been here every year since 2003 and get excited the same every year. Everyone have a blast. Bosunmate

03-10-2026, 09:57 AM	#4
Larryk007 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 550	Ready Set GO!!!! It's Baseball!!! and the new game is always the one constant!!! "The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again. Oh... people will come Ray. People will most definitely come."

03-10-2026, 10:02 AM	#6
mcercone Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 97	Improved AI trading...that should make things more realistic and more fun. Until now, some of the trades are terrible and you can manipulate the system.

03-10-2026, 10:39 AM	#8
FoolsErrand Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 17	I'm excited for this improved trading AI, as the trade aspect of the base game was probably the smartest thing they could focus on improving. I think it's going to change a lot about the way the base game plays and I'm really hoping we will see realistic trades and trade offers, and reactions to trade proposals, more in line with what actual ball clubs would do. Also think the weather could do a lot to help with immersion... Curious to see if the advanced stats let us figure out more about the sim engine... Really interested to see the World Baseball Classic part.... Excited for Perfect Team because I lucked out in that PTWC draft and get my very own card as a prize.

03-10-2026, 11:25 AM	#10
snepp All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,774	I'm excited to take a nap. I like taking naps.

03-10-2026, 11:40 AM	#12
FoolsErrand Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 17	my napping AI needs an update. As i've gotten older, sometimes I take one without meaning to.

03-16-2026, 11:52 AM	#17
millhousebc Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 318	Taking the Mariners to the WS