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jaysdailydose · 10-12-2013, 01:46 PM

December 19, 2013

"...and now, with the MLBPA refusing to change their stance on biological passports, on top of the Biogenesis scandal fallout... and the players refusing to take the field again until these problems are dealt with, who knows when or even IF the MLB will continue play? And, even if they do, with the players AND the owners being so corrupt, do we even want them to? " said Buster Olney of ESPN when asked about all the problems plaguing the league.

After all of the scandals that have plagued MLB over the past two decades, there is now a threat toward play being halted for the foreseeable future. What people didn't know was that extremely wealthy and influential people had been moving behind the scenes for almost the entire past year -- and a solution was on the horizon.

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December 22, 2013

Mark Cuban, owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, and long considered one of that league's most outspoken owners -- had been known to covet ownership of an MLB franchise, even moreso after he was rebuked and not allowed to purchase the Chicago Cubs of the National League just a few years prior. Now, many had wondered why Cuban had called a press conference, with the Mavericks struggling so mightily. But, he had made it clear that the NBA, and professional basketball would NOT be the subject of the presser.

"I know so many of you have wondered why I called this press conference," Cuban began. "As is well known, I have desired for many years to own a professional baseball team. For whatever reason, I was deemed unfit to purchase one, even though I've long been known as one of the best owners in the NBA, and someone who helped that league achieve the level of excellence it has today."

"So, it is with great pleasure that I bring this news to you. With the MLBPA and the league heading down the road towards a major stoppage, and even dissolution of the league, that we make this announcement." Cuban continued.

"We have now filed an antitrust suit against both MLB and its Players Association in regards to their agreements allowing full control of the territorial areas surrounding MLB franchises. They have kept myself and many others who would have made excellent owners out of their club for years now. With today's injunction, and with the blessing of Congress, I make the following announcement..."

"First and foremost, we are announcing the construction of a new stadium in EVERY continental US state. The reason behind this is simple. Starting in 2015, we will open the doors of the United States Baseball league."

Pandemonium streaked around the newsroom. A new baseball league? Being started by Mark Cuban? Questions were flying around the room fast and furious as Cuban continued his statement.

"The courts have seen now that MLB has broken their antitrust protection with the federal government. Competitors were squashed, and maybe no one had the resources to truly challenge them before! That is no longer the case."

"First, we are appalled by MLB and its players refusal to clean up the sport. While obviously there are plenty of clean athletes in the game, the scandals show that not enough is being done to make the sport pure again. We look to change that. We also look to take those who have never had a professional franchise in their area to truly enjoy and follow America's pastime. Let me go through how we are structuring the league, and let you know that our first games will proceed in 2015, after construction of the ballparks has completed."

"I will now pass the podium off to my associate, Mr. Jason Jackson, who has been influential in the design and policies of the new league, and will fill all of you in on this amazing league that will begin very soon. We look to bring classic baseball back to the American forefront, and we feel now that we have the tools to do so. Jason, the floor is yours..."

I will fill everyone in on the details of the new league in the next post, just wanted to setup some backstory to make what I'm doing here a bit more plausible. Welcome to the USB!

EDIT: QUICKSTART NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE USB! Download HERE: http://www.mediafire.com/download/hc...QUICKSTART.zip

10-12-2013, 01:46 PM	#1
jaysdailydose Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,325	United States Baseball -- A New Beginning! December 19, 2013 "...and now, with the MLBPA refusing to change their stance on biological passports, on top of the Biogenesis scandal fallout... and the players refusing to take the field again until these problems are dealt with, who knows when or even IF the MLB will continue play? And, even if they do, with the players AND the owners being so corrupt, do we even want them to? " said Buster Olney of ESPN when asked about all the problems plaguing the league. After all of the scandals that have plagued MLB over the past two decades, there is now a threat toward play being halted for the foreseeable future. What people didn't know was that extremely wealthy and influential people had been moving behind the scenes for almost the entire past year -- and a solution was on the horizon. --- December 22, 2013 Mark Cuban, owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, and long considered one of that league's most outspoken owners -- had been known to covet ownership of an MLB franchise, even moreso after he was rebuked and not allowed to purchase the Chicago Cubs of the National League just a few years prior. Now, many had wondered why Cuban had called a press conference, with the Mavericks struggling so mightily. But, he had made it clear that the NBA, and professional basketball would NOT be the subject of the presser. "I know so many of you have wondered why I called this press conference," Cuban began. "As is well known, I have desired for many years to own a professional baseball team. For whatever reason, I was deemed unfit to purchase one, even though I've long been known as one of the best owners in the NBA, and someone who helped that league achieve the level of excellence it has today." "So, it is with great pleasure that I bring this news to you. With the MLBPA and the league heading down the road towards a major stoppage, and even dissolution of the league, that we make this announcement." Cuban continued. "We have now filed an antitrust suit against both MLB and its Players Association in regards to their agreements allowing full control of the territorial areas surrounding MLB franchises. They have kept myself and many others who would have made excellent owners out of their club for years now. With today's injunction, and with the blessing of Congress, I make the following announcement..." "First and foremost, we are announcing the construction of a new stadium in EVERY continental US state. The reason behind this is simple. Starting in 2015, we will open the doors of the United States Baseball league." Pandemonium streaked around the newsroom. A new baseball league? Being started by Mark Cuban? Questions were flying around the room fast and furious as Cuban continued his statement. "The courts have seen now that MLB has broken their antitrust protection with the federal government. Competitors were squashed, and maybe no one had the resources to truly challenge them before! That is no longer the case." "First, we are appalled by MLB and its players refusal to clean up the sport. While obviously there are plenty of clean athletes in the game, the scandals show that not enough is being done to make the sport pure again. We look to change that. We also look to take those who have never had a professional franchise in their area to truly enjoy and follow America's pastime. Let me go through how we are structuring the league, and let you know that our first games will proceed in 2015, after construction of the ballparks has completed." "I will now pass the podium off to my associate, Mr. Jason Jackson, who has been influential in the design and policies of the new league, and will fill all of you in on this amazing league that will begin very soon. We look to bring classic baseball back to the American forefront, and we feel now that we have the tools to do so. Jason, the floor is yours..." I will fill everyone in on the details of the new league in the next post, just wanted to setup some backstory to make what I'm doing here a bit more plausible. Welcome to the USB! EDIT: QUICKSTART NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE USB! Download HERE: http://www.mediafire.com/download/hc...QUICKSTART.zip __________________ Manager - Motor City Marshals Perfect Manager/Discord Name: jaysdailydose Last edited by jaysdailydose; 02-06-2014 at 12:39 PM.