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Dean Gordon · 10-30-2002, 08:04 PM

Howdy,

I'm thinking of starting up the North American Baseball League.

The NABL would be a TRUE career league, starting in 1903 with 16 teams.

This is a league for the stats-junkies among us. For those who get a rush out of trading.

A season will be simmed each month.

Week1 – Free Agency
Week2 – Rookie Draft (M-F) and ST (Su – all 5s across the board)
Week3 – 1st Half of the Season (Monday – April, Tuesday – May, Wednesday – June, Thursday – July)
Week4 – 2nd Half of the Season and Post-Season (Monday – August, Tuesday – September, Wednesday – Post-Season)

At this pace, we should be able to do 12 seasons of baseball each year.

Now, this may seem a bit impersonal, but this is a league for the true GMs amongst us, Its for those who want to see their team over 20, 40, 60 years. Be proud of the accomplishment they have done.

Whether or not the AI runs the teams during the sims or the teams are human controlled – but depth charts are all filled out and extra bodies up for injuries – will be decided by the ownership.

The league will start with an initial draft and, as each season slips by, rookies will be imported via the Lahman Database.

Each team will be able to adjust their ballpark to suit their particular style - ballpark factors, rain, temp, wall heights, etc.

As well, in the off-season, teams will be able to upgrade their stadium or move their team (at a price).

Expansion will take place at regular intervals.

Obviously, this is not a league for the faint of heart. This is a league for GMs who are experienced, desire a hell of a strong challenge, can devote the time necessary and are online a fair amount.

For those wondering about me as a Commish, I currently run the GMC (9th season – 1980s league) and the EBL (4th season – current teams).

I also participate in the CBL, FBL and CUBL leagues.

If anyone is interested, give me a shout at gordon231@hotmail.com . Serious, experienced GMs will be given first looks at taking part, as this league will only work if all the GMs are committed to the concept, are online a lot and usually participate a lot in their leagues.

Fanatics. That's what the NABL would be looking for. Die-hard baseball stat-junkie fanatics.

I’d also appreciate any comments, ideas or criticisms about the concept.

10-30-2002, 08:04 PM	#1
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	NABL - Proposed New Career League for Experienced GMs Howdy, I'm thinking of starting up the North American Baseball League. The NABL would be a TRUE career league, starting in 1903 with 16 teams. This is a league for the stats-junkies among us. For those who get a rush out of trading. A season will be simmed each month. Week1 – Free Agency Week2 – Rookie Draft (M-F) and ST (Su – all 5s across the board) Week3 – 1st Half of the Season (Monday – April, Tuesday – May, Wednesday – June, Thursday – July) Week4 – 2nd Half of the Season and Post-Season (Monday – August, Tuesday – September, Wednesday – Post-Season) At this pace, we should be able to do 12 seasons of baseball each year. Now, this may seem a bit impersonal, but this is a league for the true GMs amongst us, Its for those who want to see their team over 20, 40, 60 years. Be proud of the accomplishment they have done. Whether or not the AI runs the teams during the sims or the teams are human controlled – but depth charts are all filled out and extra bodies up for injuries – will be decided by the ownership. The league will start with an initial draft and, as each season slips by, rookies will be imported via the Lahman Database. Each team will be able to adjust their ballpark to suit their particular style - ballpark factors, rain, temp, wall heights, etc. As well, in the off-season, teams will be able to upgrade their stadium or move their team (at a price). Expansion will take place at regular intervals. Obviously, this is not a league for the faint of heart. This is a league for GMs who are experienced, desire a hell of a strong challenge, can devote the time necessary and are online a fair amount. For those wondering about me as a Commish, I currently run the GMC (9th season – 1980s league) and the EBL (4th season – current teams). I also participate in the CBL, FBL and CUBL leagues. If anyone is interested, give me a shout at gordon231@hotmail.com . Serious, experienced GMs will be given first looks at taking part, as this league will only work if all the GMs are committed to the concept, are online a lot and usually participate a lot in their leagues. Fanatics. That's what the NABL would be looking for. Die-hard baseball stat-junkie fanatics. I’d also appreciate any comments, ideas or criticisms about the concept.