EA Sports releases MVP 2005 early

[LvJ]

Boyds, do you mind giving out the fictional names and what prospect goes with each name?

For starters ... heres BA TOP 100 in the game:

Angels (6)
Dallas McPherson, 3B
Casey Kotchman, 1B
Billy Bath = Ervin Santana, P
Larry Baert = Erick Aybar, SS
Darren Roberts = Jeff Mathis, C
Jon Bukvich = Kenny Morales, 1B

Astros (2)
Chris Burke, 2B
Willy Taveras, OF

Athletics (6)
Dan Meyer, P
Jairo Garcia, P
Nick Swisher, OF
Pat Lidge = Huston Street, P
Ben Brinkman = Javier Herrera, OF
Andy McDonald = Daric Barton, C

Blue Jays (3)
Brandon League, P
Brent Nielsen = Francisco Rosario, P
Reynaldo Perez = Dustin McGowan, P

Braves (4)
Sean Blancard = Kyle Davies, P
Joel Doonan = Jeff Francouer, OF
Enrique Rodriguez = Andy Marte, 3B
Juan Berroa = Brian McCann, C

Brewers (5)
Rickie Weeks, 2B
Jose Capellan, P
Wayne Collier = Prince Fielder, 1B
Sam Gent = J.J. Hardy, SS
Richard Samuels = Mark Rogers, P

Cardinals (1)
Derek Larmour = Anthony Reyes, P

Cubs (3)
Ian Krystal = Angel Guzman, P
Daniel Doluntap = Felix Pie, OF
Greg Wegner = Brian Dopirak, 1B

Devil Rays (3)
Scott Kazmir, P
Joey Gathright, OF
Kristopher Morales = Delmon Young, OF

Diamondbacks (3)
Brandon Jarvis = Carlos Quentin, OF
Jim Ennis = Conor Jackson, OF
Jamie Mowatt = Sergio Santos, SS

Dodgers (5)
Edwin Jackson, P
Jung-Hoon Choi = Greg Miller, P
Kevin McCracken = Chad Billingsley, P
Dieter Driediger = Joel Guzman, SS
Dennis Estrella = James Loney, 1B

Giants (2)
Merkin Valdez, P
Randy Santiago = Matt Cain, P

Indians (4)
Randy Auschrat = Adam Miller, P
Kenny Berrera = Fausto Carmona, P
Randy Sullivan = Franklin Gutierrez, OF
Troy Gray = Michael Aubrey, 1B

Mariners (5)
Clint Nageotte, P
Jeremy Reed, OF
Darryl Buhler = Felix Hernandez, P
Matt Thomas = Shin Soo-Choo, OF
Matthew Smith = Matt Tuiasosopo, SS

Marlins (4)
Josh Willingham, C
Luis Ordonez = Yorman Bazardo, P
Norberto Pena = Scott Olsen, P
Brook LeCroy = Jeremy Hermida, OF

Mets (2)
Tom Tucker = Yusmeiro Petit, P
Bryant Tyner = Lastings Milledge, OF

Nationals (3)
Ryan Church, OF
Sean Payne = Mike Hinckley, P
Yvan Vuu Carinha = Larry Broadway, 1B

Orioles (4)
Val Majewski, OF
Jared Wilson = Adam Loewen, P
Rafael Rodriguez = Hayden Penn, P
Mike Alvarez = Nick Markakis, OF

Padres (2)
Freddy Guzman, OF
Gabriel Devore = Josh Barfield, 2B

Phillies (3)
Ryan Howard, 1B
Gavin Floyd, P
Ole Uttuslien = Cole Hamels, P

Pirates (3)
John Van Benschoten, P
Ramon Sanchez = Zach Duke, P
Jorge Cardona = Neil Walker, C

Rangers (3)
Federico Garcia = Joaquin Arias, SS
Matt Mondesi = Thomas Diamond, P
Terry Mulder = John Danks, P

Red Sox (2)
Matt Perkson = Hanley Ramirez, SS
Gabe Lewis = Brandon Moss, OF

Reds (2)
Raul Perez = Homer Bailey, P
Matt James = Edwin Encarnacion, 3B

Rockies (4)
Jeff Francis, P
Chin-hui Tsao, P
Randy Klann = Ian Stewart, 3B
Adam Murphy = Chris Nelson, SS

Royals (2)
Denny Bautista, P
Blair Pioveson = Mark Teahen, 3B

Tigers (2)
Curtis Granderson, OF
Johnny Snare = Justin Verlander, P

Twins (6)
Joe Mauer, C
Jessie Crain, P
J.D. Durbin, P
Jason Kubel, OF
Terry Coleman = Francisco Liriano, P
Randy Sanchez = Kyle Waldrop, P

White Sox (3)
Miguel Alicea = Brian Anderson, OF
Chris Rae = Ryan Sweeney, OF
Ty Berrie = Brandon McCarthy, P

Yankees (3)
Mark Smallenberg = Marcos Vechionacci, SS
Russell Cho = Phil Hughes, P
Mike Francis = Eric Duncan, 3B

[bomarl1969]

ONe thing I don't like about the game is the fact that Barry Larkin wants freakin' 9 mil a year...I signed him anyway.

Another thing is a signed Estabon Loisa as a FA and I tried to deal both him and Griffey to anyone...mainly for a middle rotation starter and a backup OFer (so I could use Dunn, Kearns, and Pena). No team would take either of them!

[penantboundreds]

This might be a dumb question, so I'll apologize in advance, but do the updates on Xbox cost money?

[jmcclain19]

penant I don't think you can actually have any updates on the xbox, although I don't own one so I stand corrected if that is the case. I know on PS2, like last year, the bugs are in the game for good.

As far as roster updates go, you either steal the updates from someone else who has 'em (What I did last year) buy a card off ebay or other places with the updates loaded on there, or just do them yourself.

Choice is yours.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

This might be a dumb question, so I'll apologize in advance, but do the updates on Xbox cost money?

I think they are included...provided that you subscribe to XBOX Live.

[penantboundreds]

Wow you guys are good. Thanks a lot, very quick responses fellas. Why does All Star Baseball think that they can sell their game for 49.99?? That is usually what I get, and I guess I'll have to switch to MVP this year. I usually like the backyard baseball feature in ASB though

[BRM]

Wow you guys are good. Thanks a lot, very quick responses fellas. Why does All Star Baseball think that they can sell their game for 49.99?? That is usually what I get, and I guess I'll have to switch to MVP this year. I usually like the backyard baseball feature in ASB though

There is no ASB this year. MLB 2006 is the "expensive" choice this year with a $39 price tag but it's PS2 only.

[Phhhl]

ONe thing I don't like about the game is the fact that Barry Larkin wants freakin' 9 mil a year...I signed him anyway.

Another thing is a signed Estabon Loisa as a FA and I tried to deal both him and Griffey to anyone...mainly for a middle rotation starter and a backup OFer (so I could use Dunn, Kearns, and Pena). No team would take either of them!

You can always turn "fair trades" off ong enough to get your roster the way you want it, then turn it back on.

[Krusty]

[B]So, I ask again, which is better....MVP 2005 or MLB 2k5 ?
I'm heading to the store tomorrow and undecided which game to buy.

[Virginia Beach Reds]

I've got both for XBOX.

I prefer (after ONE full day of ownership of both)
is...

MLB2k5. Just more fun to play.. in context, I'm 32 and prefer sim. The graphics on MVP are maybe a little bit better, but I like the FEEL of the ESPN offering.

Like I said, I have both. Just prefer the 2k5 game at this point.

[goodwilly98]

Well I'm gonna have to wait an extra day to try out MVP 2005

Bought it tonight at a local Gamestop, and wouldn't ya know it, popped it in the XBOX, and it's a defective game! It has sound, but when the game loads, the picture is staticky (sp?) then NOTHING but sound. Very disappointing, never had that happen with a new game I've bought before

I loved MVP last year (except for the minor errors they seemed to fix), but I've been debating with MLB 2K5 as well because of the ESPn license and the fact that NFL 2k5 is probably the best sports game ever made overall!!

[ws1990reds]

You all should really give ESPN MLB 2K5 a shot. That game is LIGHT YEARS ahead of the ESPN product that was put out last year. Kush Games is a hell of a development team, to be sure!

[kbrake]

This sucks. I went today to pick up MLB 2k5 from Gamestop for PS2 and they told me it was pushed back until March 29, so I just decided to go ahead and by MVP. I have been trying to get the hang of it but it is such a hard game. The baserunning is so hard and now you guys are on here talking bout how sweet MLB is :thumbdown

[Sabo17]

Well I bought MVP Baseball 2005 today. My best friend and gamer came over to start our season. We got the Reds totally ready to go. Picked our players and positions. Went to the next game option. And there we got a VERY dissapointing suprise. You can not play two players on the same team???? WHY??? This is horrible. That is the only reason we got it. I play no games other than computer (when i do that). So now this game is totally useless to me. I cant take it back because I bought it at circuit city and they arent going to take an open game back. So I guess I will try and dump it on ebay. WHY WHY WHY cant you play 2 people on the same team??? I dont get it...
IF anyone wants this game for 20 buck send me a message.... Its yours...

[jhiller21]

MVP 2005 is the better game. It requires a good deal of fine tuning the settings to your abilty level. When you get better, use all-star or MVP settings, and tweak the "gameplay tuning" as you move up. The rookie setting in 2005 is a bit more challenging than it was last year, so give it time.