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PDHitman · 01-05-2019, 12:52 PM

After 30+ seasons played over the past 6 years we have decided to start over in the RDBL as just about all the players came through our league. What we are doing is using the August 1 updated Quick Start, releasing all the players (majors and minors) and having an inaugural draft using Statsplus. Each June's amateur draft will be made up of random players from MLB history going forward and our plan is to do 30 seasons which should take about 6-7 years.

We have 0 of the 30 MLB teams available. They are-

I keep this list up to minute updated, so if you see it listed, its available.

We use Slack for our communications and StatsPlus for the amateur draft and year end awards. With equalized markets and a salary cap, an involved owner can turn a team around in 1-2 seasons.

Go HERE to see the teams/league

email me directly if interested as I dont check here much
pcdawson2 at gmail

Full League Name (Initials): Random Debut Baseball League (RDBL)
Website URL: statsplus.net/rdbl
Commissioner(s) OOTP Forum Username: PDHitman
Email Address: pcdawson2 at gmail.com
OOTP Version: OOTP 19
Game Needed?: Yes
Players: 2019 Modern opening day rosters w/ random debut classes w/ some fictional baseball movie players (about 3/yr).
# Of Teams: 30
Exports Days & Deadlines: We sim every day
League Time Per Sim: 5-7 Days
First Season: 2019 (use 2018 August 1 quick start)
Current Season: 2019 preseason
Rules & Settings:
80M Salary cap (typically ~60M in salary and 20M in development/scouting/draft expenses)
Financials set to year 2000 (top players make 13M)
Development-on and talent randomness at 100
Coaches: OFF
Scouting: ON everyone starts w/ average scout for first year
Rule 5 Draft: Enabled
10/5 Rule: OFF
Ratings Scale: 20-80
Injury Setting: Low but player fatigue is set to high
Draft Pick Trading: OFF but you can trade recently drafted players after the WS
Advanced Draft Negotiations: On- If you are not smart with your money, you may not be able to sign all your draft picks
Minor League System: Complete
Playoffs: Modern (Wild Card, Division Series, League Championship Series, World Series) 3-7-7-7
Designated Hitter: Both Leagues
2012 CBA Rule Changes: Enabled
All teams start off with same fan interest, market size, loyalty so there are no advantages financially
10MM Max Cash carry over year to year.

We have a very dedicated and active core of GMs and this league will never fold (barring my death) so you can feel secure that the time you invest will not be wasted.

01-05-2019, 12:52 PM	#1
PDHitman Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fernandina Beach, FL Posts: 334	Random Debut Baseball League- Inaugural Draft After 30+ seasons played over the past 6 years we have decided to start over in the RDBL as just about all the players came through our league. What we are doing is using the August 1 updated Quick Start, releasing all the players (majors and minors) and having an inaugural draft using Statsplus. Each June's amateur draft will be made up of random players from MLB history going forward and our plan is to do 30 seasons which should take about 6-7 years. We have 0 of the 30 MLB teams available. They are- I keep this list up to minute updated, so if you see it listed, its available. We use Slack for our communications and StatsPlus for the amateur draft and year end awards. With equalized markets and a salary cap, an involved owner can turn a team around in 1-2 seasons. Go HERE to see the teams/league email me directly if interested as I dont check here much pcdawson2 at gmail Full League Name (Initials): Random Debut Baseball League (RDBL) Website URL: statsplus.net/rdbl Commissioner(s) OOTP Forum Username: PDHitman Email Address: pcdawson2 at gmail.com OOTP Version: OOTP 19 Game Needed?: Yes Players: 2019 Modern opening day rosters w/ random debut classes w/ some fictional baseball movie players (about 3/yr). # Of Teams: 30 Exports Days & Deadlines: We sim every day League Time Per Sim: 5-7 Days First Season: 2019 (use 2018 August 1 quick start) Current Season: 2019 preseason Rules & Settings: 80M Salary cap (typically ~60M in salary and 20M in development/scouting/draft expenses) Financials set to year 2000 (top players make 13M) Development-on and talent randomness at 100 Coaches: OFF Scouting: ON everyone starts w/ average scout for first year Rule 5 Draft: Enabled 10/5 Rule: OFF Ratings Scale: 20-80 Injury Setting: Low but player fatigue is set to high Draft Pick Trading: OFF but you can trade recently drafted players after the WS Advanced Draft Negotiations: On- If you are not smart with your money, you may not be able to sign all your draft picks Minor League System: Complete Playoffs: Modern (Wild Card, Division Series, League Championship Series, World Series) 3-7-7-7 Designated Hitter: Both Leagues 2012 CBA Rule Changes: Enabled All teams start off with same fan interest, market size, loyalty so there are no advantages financially 10MM Max Cash carry over year to year. We have a very dedicated and active core of GMs and this league will never fold (barring my death) so you can feel secure that the time you invest will not be wasted. __________________ ____________________ Paul RDBL Commish/Baltimore RDBL Website "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore." -Yogi Last edited by PDHitman; 01-14-2019 at 08:10 PM.