Hey everyone, so I’ve been grinding away on MLB The Show 23 lately, and one thing that’s always a bit of a head-scratcher is figuring out how to request a trade. I mean, you’re there, playing your heart out, but sometimes you just feel like it’s time for a change of scenery, right? So, I finally decided to buckle down and figure this whole trade thing out, and let me tell you, it wasn’t as straightforward as I thought it would be.
First off, I started digging around in the game menus. I figured it had to be somewhere obvious, like in the player profile or something. I went into the “My Player” section, hoping to find some big, shiny “Request Trade” button. No such luck. I did stumble upon something called “My Ballplayer” in the top left corner of the main menu, and that’s where my player’s details were, but still no trade options in sight.
Then it hit me – maybe it’s not something you can just do whenever you want. Maybe there are conditions. So, I started playing more games, focusing on upping my stats and performing well. I figured if I became a star player, the team might be more willing to consider a trade, or maybe I’d unlock the option to ask for one. I was hitting home runs, stealing bases, and making some killer plays in the field.
After a bunch of games, I went back to the “My Ballplayer” section and started poking around. Under the “Locker Room” part, I finally found it – an option that said “Request a Trade.” It felt like finding a hidden level in a game! I clicked it, and a message popped up asking if I was sure about wanting to leave. That was a bit dramatic, but yeah, I was sure.
I confirmed my decision, and then… nothing. It was a bit anticlimactic, to be honest. I thought there would be some immediate reaction, maybe some news headlines or a call from my agent. But nope, I just kept playing games as usual.
I learned later that trades in MLB The Show 23 are a bit finicky. There’s no guarantee that your request will be honored immediately, or even at all. It’s like real life in a way – you can ask for a trade, but the team has to agree and find a suitable deal.
After a while, I also found out about a different method, especially if you’re playing in Franchise mode. There’s this thing called “Force Trades” that you can turn on in the settings. I went to “Gameplay Options” and flipped that switch. This basically lets you force any trade you want, which can be pretty fun if you’re trying to build your dream team. But it does feel a bit like cheating, so I didn’t mess around with that too much.
Anyway, the whole process taught me that requesting a trade in MLB The Show 23 isn’t just about clicking a button. You gotta put in the work, make yourself valuable, and then hope the stars align. And even then, it’s not a sure thing. It’s a bit of a gamble, just like in real baseball.
So, that’s my saga of trying to get traded in MLB The Show 23. It was a journey of discovery, a bit of frustration, and finally, some satisfaction. If any of you are trying to switch teams in the game, I hope my experience helps you out. Just remember, patience is key, and sometimes you just gotta keep playing and hope for the best!
