Anyone play Franchise mode in MLB the show?

I know a lot of people like to play diamond dynasty and online stuff on here. Franchise has always been my thing with this game, but I hated that you had to play 162 games. I am not a fan of having to sim games, and playing multiple seasons of 162 games isn't realistic.

I decided to suck it up and just do as others suggested and play one game per series. I am also a big time LSU fan, so I traded away some of my roster for all the LSU major and minors guys.

My pitching rotation has Gausman, Nola and Zach Lee (I know he's not a real LSU guy, but oh well). Also have Ranadou, Coleman, Furbusch, Harris in my pen.

My MLB roster consist of LeMeiheu (who starts at 3rd), Mahtook (bench), Hill (bench) and Jacoby Jones and Bregman have had MLB roster spots at certain points during the season.

I usually pitch with Gausman or Nola. Gausman is going to bring home the Cy Young and Corea will likely win the batting title.

I started out very rough, but worked my way into a wild card spot shortly after the All-Star break. My team really turned it on late and started to make a push or the division, which Seattle was leading and also had the best record in the AL. With 2 weeks left in the season I took over first place. I am now playing my final game of the season. Have Nola going on the mound against the Angels and hold a 1 game lead for the division (and the top wild card spot) over Seattle.

So, my season will end with my as a wild card or tied for the division/AL lead going into the playoffs.

It's been a shitload of fun and I have gotten through the season in a reasonable amount of time. I'm going to be playing every playoff game, so hopefully I bring a title to Houston.