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deuelz · 01-22-2005, 07:32 AM

I have 3 ideas for a new online league. Im not in a rush to get these started and just wanted to see what you all thought would be the best one to go with.

1. Fictional. Begins in 1982 with the premise that the 1981 strike continued and baseball began a new league with new players. There would be no Free Agency at least to begin, could be voted on by owners of the league to change, and minor league franchises created there own sort of major league. I was thinking 20 teams to start. 2 leagues, 2 divisions each. Was thinking of simming 10-20 years, then have owners select a team, then simming 5-10 years more. Then start the league. That way you at least have a bit of history to league. This league is kind of a combo of 2 leagues im in right now. FORT and WCBL.

2. Historical. Begins in 1964. This basis for this league is to establish the true MLB draft. The draft began in June of 1965. For our league it would begin following the conclusion of the 1964 season. The draft and every draft after would consist of the players actually drafted in the historical draft, instead of using the Lahman or Ankit DB which has the players drafted when they began seeing time in the majors. Players that did not appear in the majors before 1965 would be assigned to there respective teams. The commish, me, would not have a team in this league due to the fact that I would be editing all these draft rookies. Expansion would depend on owners wishes.

3. Present Day. Begins in 2005. Hold a fantasy draft using the Halofan roster which would be edited by the commish, me. The edits would mostly be the prospects using various sources as well as a few veterans which I feel are underated. Probably would go with 24 teams, 2 leagues, 3 divisions. Owners would have to realize that a fantasy draft takes time and patience is the key with beginning this league. Draft list will be mandatory.

Well thats it. All feedback is welcome as well as any one willing to help get one of these up and running. Im not in a hurry, but would like to get something going by opening day, the best day of the year. Thanks for looking and have fun everyone.

01-22-2005, 07:32 AM	#1
deuelz Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Redlands, CA. Posts: 271	Online League Ideas, need input/help I have 3 ideas for a new online league. Im not in a rush to get these started and just wanted to see what you all thought would be the best one to go with. 1. Fictional. Begins in 1982 with the premise that the 1981 strike continued and baseball began a new league with new players. There would be no Free Agency at least to begin, could be voted on by owners of the league to change, and minor league franchises created there own sort of major league. I was thinking 20 teams to start. 2 leagues, 2 divisions each. Was thinking of simming 10-20 years, then have owners select a team, then simming 5-10 years more. Then start the league. That way you at least have a bit of history to league. This league is kind of a combo of 2 leagues im in right now. FORT and WCBL. 2. Historical. Begins in 1964. This basis for this league is to establish the true MLB draft. The draft began in June of 1965. For our league it would begin following the conclusion of the 1964 season. The draft and every draft after would consist of the players actually drafted in the historical draft, instead of using the Lahman or Ankit DB which has the players drafted when they began seeing time in the majors. Players that did not appear in the majors before 1965 would be assigned to there respective teams. The commish, me, would not have a team in this league due to the fact that I would be editing all these draft rookies. Expansion would depend on owners wishes. 3. Present Day. Begins in 2005. Hold a fantasy draft using the Halofan roster which would be edited by the commish, me. The edits would mostly be the prospects using various sources as well as a few veterans which I feel are underated. Probably would go with 24 teams, 2 leagues, 3 divisions. Owners would have to realize that a fantasy draft takes time and patience is the key with beginning this league. Draft list will be mandatory. Well thats it. All feedback is welcome as well as any one willing to help get one of these up and running. Im not in a hurry, but would like to get something going by opening day, the best day of the year. Thanks for looking and have fun everyone. Last edited by deuelz; 01-22-2005 at 07:34 AM.