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Seattle Mariners: Fan’s Review of MLB 17 The Show

By Nick Lee

May 28, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Overall view of Safeco Field during the sixth inning of a game between the Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Indians. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
May 28, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Overall view of Safeco Field during the sixth inning of a game between the Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Indians. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2016; National Harbor, MD, USA; MLB Network personalities (L-R) Greg Amsinger, Cliff Floyd, and Mike Lowell speak with Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill (R) on set after Hill signed a three year contract during the 2016 MLB Winter Meetings at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Reynolds should be familiar to Seattle Mariners fans, as he was rated #22 on our list of Top 50 Mariners of all-time.

He has been a steady presence in the broadcast booth since he started in 1996. He came to MLB Network when it launched in 2009.

Plesac pitched in the big leagues for 18 seasons, retiring in 2003. He spent seven seasons with the Brewers and five with the Blue Jays along with four other teams. He has also been with MLB Network since its inception.

These two add fresh insight and new dialogue into the newest edition of MLB The Show. One of the main critiques of Sony’s game was the lack of growth and variety with the dialogue over the past few years. Two-thirds of the dialogue is totally new (along with some new stuff from Matty V that I have caught on to, I am sure I have not heard it all yet).

At first, it sounds like Matty V and the new pair are in separate booths, not really synching up. Upon closer examination, it seems to get better as you go. The conversations start to flow. It is not perfect, as it is the first year with the new trio, but it’s a fresh start and a welcome change. It sounds and looks  like you are watching the game on MLB Network.

Aesthetically speaking, this game is as good as it gets. MLB The Show has always prided itself in details of the ballparks and atmosphere. This version does not disappoint. With updated uniforms and a new ballpark (yes, the Braves’ new SunTrust Park is on full display), this game is beautiful. I took the time to play a day game with the Mariners’ Sunday cream uniforms and it did not disappoint. The sunshine, the blue sky, the green grass, the sun reflecting off those off-white colored jerseys, it all was spectacular.

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