On Monday I made the call, and on October 10th, 1988, I became the GM of the Coatesville Aces(they decided on that name over the weekend). Of course, as the GM, I had absolutely no say in it, but I didn’t care, I was a GM.
Layout of the League/Rules
Twenty four teams. Two conferences (National and American)
Division Winners make the playoffs, and two wild card teams in each division.
Salary Cap – 1.2m. Super star – 70k, Star – 55k, Good – 48k, etc.
No DH Rule in either league. No Arbitration. Minimum Service in Minors for FA – 5 years
Average Attendance should be around 14,500. Ticket prices vary, average is $6/7 dollars.
141 game schedule with Inter-League play!
Overall/Potential Rating - No stars(Nothing displayed)
Typical Series Length - 4 games(In order to save money on travel)
Current setup as follows:
So on Monday of the following week I made my way to my cramped office at the Lukens Office Building on First Avenue in Coatesville, and made a "to do" list for my very first day!
1. Interview/Hire Office Staff (Budgeted for 1 FT, or 2 PT)
2. Review/Interview for Manager position
3. Review the list of available players
4. Schedule dates on calendar for player workouts
5. Lunch today with Mr. Wilson, the Mayor, and City Council
6. Dinner with Mr. Wilson and several sponsors
