[luckymann]

As I mentioned in my Bucs thread not so long ago, my next OOTP (ad)venture is a full historical minors run-through of the Athletics franchise since its move to Oakland in 1968.

And so I present to you "Building a (Bay) Bridge".

I've no prior experience with historical minors and so I want to just ease my way into it as I play out the Bucs until my planned pause after the 1980 season. I thought those of you who are likewise unversed in this style of game would appreciate a more in-depth approach to this familiarisation process to perhaps act as a catalyst (or deterrent) to perhaps giving it a try at some point.

So, along with an insight into the franchise as it stands upon our arrival on the West Coast, I'll highlight any points I feel would be of interest about handling the game under these settings and circumstances. We'll see how that all goes as I do my usual "feeling-out" period of how best to present the news from this timeline.

Tryouts will ensue - a "cerebral combine", if you will. Some ideas will be retained, others cut - just like players in baseball.

And just as has been the case with the A's IRL, I'm anticipating few if any dull moments along the way.

G