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eMLBCommish · 11-03-2012, 07:34 AM

Hi guys,

eMLB Baseball needs at least 4 new owners. It's a league I began 13 years ago, and is finishing its 26th season of running. This is eMLB 2.0, so this is the 6th season in this universe. We're a historical league finishing the 2003 season, with some fictional players from 1.0's history included. All players who made the majors are available in the year they were drafted and signed. I also include Cuban defectors and Japanese players to the FA Pool for that offseason (Hideki Matsui and Jose Contreras for example)

We are using the latest version of OOTP 13, and will remain on 13 until I'm ready to consider an upgrade (most likely OOTP 15)

We're getting close to the offseason! Contact me today!

The following teams, and a brief history, are available (Click team name to go to their team page):

Kansas City Royals (46-91, 5th Place in AL Central - Projected 3rd Pick in Draft: Well, the good news is the Royals are going to be an improvement from last season. The bad news is the continued futility keeps going. The team has taken risks it regrets (Randy Johnson clearly past his prime, Mark McGwire near there). McGwire was only good for the first season, but a disappointment the rest. Relying on 35 yr old Shane Reynolds with a contract for 3 more guaranteed years (and a team optional 4th) is a sign of the potential problems here. There is certainly talent on the team in Jeremy Sassanella and Corey Hart, but there needs to be more depth. The team will need to run on a lower payroll for a bit, unless they can turn it around. There will be around $10 million less payroll next season to help out, but the available funds will certainly need to be used wisely. Like any team in this situation, it will take time and a consistent plan to turn it around.

Minnesota Twins (79-57, 1st in AL Central): It's not often a team is available that is able to compete from the moment you get them. Here's one that is. Solid talent all around, a decent farm system, and upside. There's still decisions to be made on talent like Brad Radke, and what to do about aging stars like Larry Walker & Darryl Kile, who the team holds an option for next season. There's no guarantee this team makes the playoff, with Cleveland a half game back, and the White Sox 5 1/2 back.

San Diego Padres (66-71, 3rd Place in NL West - 10 1/2 GB): Once upon a time, this team was in the World Series in 2.0's first season of 1998. They went on to win more than 94 games in '99, but lose in the NLCS. Then the Y2K bug apparently affected this team's ability to win, having suffered their worst season in '02 with 66 wins. There's nowhere to go but up...right? So far, so good, as the team is already at their win total from last season, and has 25 games remaining. The team remains led by the 35 year old John Olerud, who is enjoying his best season since 2000. The team also drafted smart in the Rule V draft, and found a gem in RF David Kim, who's hit .321, 11 HR, 45 RBI in 243 AB. The team has a low payroll, and should have more room this offseason. There's at least two top 100 Prospects in the system. The biggest issue for 2004 is what to do with replacing Trevor Hoffman, who will most likely miss the entire '04 season due to Tommy John surgery. He was enjoying his best season as his eMLB 2.0 history before the injury in late August.

San Francisco Giants (48-89, 5th Place in NL East - Projected 4th Pick in Draft): Time apparently has caught up to the G-Men, who relied on an older nucleus of veterans to make their mark. Barry Bonds has already announced his retirement, so the team will free up $11.5 million next season. A very affordable Jeff Bagwell (.265, 26 HR, 75 RBI) may be on the move to bring in some extra pieces. With a cost of $3.8 million over the next two seasons, he can bring value or prospects in. Jeff Kent continues to be the biggest offensive threat on this team. Pitching went from solid to paltry this season, and there's not many possibilities in the farm at the moment. While no one is considered a top prospect, C Mike Napoli looks like an absolute masher in the making, OF Jul Pierce looks like he's looking to replace Bonds. The team's payroll will drop from $73 million to $46 million next season, so one possibility is to build through Free Agency. This is certainly a project to take over.

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If interested, send me a message via AIM (eMLBCommish), here on PM, or contact me at commissioner@emlb-baseball.com.

Thanks again for reading. See you on the field!

LB

11-03-2012, 07:34 AM	#1
eMLBCommish All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 667	One of the oldest leagues in OOTP History has openings! Hi guys, eMLB Baseball needs at least 4 new owners. It's a league I began 13 years ago, and is finishing its 26th season of running. This is eMLB 2.0, so this is the 6th season in this universe. We're a historical league finishing the 2003 season, with some fictional players from 1.0's history included. All players who made the majors are available in the year they were drafted and signed. I also include Cuban defectors and Japanese players to the FA Pool for that offseason (Hideki Matsui and Jose Contreras for example) We are using the latest version of OOTP 13, and will remain on 13 until I'm ready to consider an upgrade (most likely OOTP 15) We're getting close to the offseason! Contact me today! The following teams, and a brief history, are available (Click team name to go to their team page): Kansas City Royals (46-91, 5th Place in AL Central - Projected 3rd Pick in Draft: Well, the good news is the Royals are going to be an improvement from last season. The bad news is the continued futility keeps going. The team has taken risks it regrets (Randy Johnson clearly past his prime, Mark McGwire near there). McGwire was only good for the first season, but a disappointment the rest. Relying on 35 yr old Shane Reynolds with a contract for 3 more guaranteed years (and a team optional 4th) is a sign of the potential problems here. There is certainly talent on the team in Jeremy Sassanella and Corey Hart, but there needs to be more depth. The team will need to run on a lower payroll for a bit, unless they can turn it around. There will be around $10 million less payroll next season to help out, but the available funds will certainly need to be used wisely. Like any team in this situation, it will take time and a consistent plan to turn it around. Minnesota Twins (79-57, 1st in AL Central): It's not often a team is available that is able to compete from the moment you get them. Here's one that is. Solid talent all around, a decent farm system, and upside. There's still decisions to be made on talent like Brad Radke, and what to do about aging stars like Larry Walker & Darryl Kile, who the team holds an option for next season. There's no guarantee this team makes the playoff, with Cleveland a half game back, and the White Sox 5 1/2 back. San Diego Padres (66-71, 3rd Place in NL West - 10 1/2 GB): Once upon a time, this team was in the World Series in 2.0's first season of 1998. They went on to win more than 94 games in '99, but lose in the NLCS. Then the Y2K bug apparently affected this team's ability to win, having suffered their worst season in '02 with 66 wins. There's nowhere to go but up...right? So far, so good, as the team is already at their win total from last season, and has 25 games remaining. The team remains led by the 35 year old John Olerud, who is enjoying his best season since 2000. The team also drafted smart in the Rule V draft, and found a gem in RF David Kim, who's hit .321, 11 HR, 45 RBI in 243 AB. The team has a low payroll, and should have more room this offseason. There's at least two top 100 Prospects in the system. The biggest issue for 2004 is what to do with replacing Trevor Hoffman, who will most likely miss the entire '04 season due to Tommy John surgery. He was enjoying his best season as his eMLB 2.0 history before the injury in late August. San Francisco Giants (48-89, 5th Place in NL East - Projected 4th Pick in Draft): Time apparently has caught up to the G-Men, who relied on an older nucleus of veterans to make their mark. Barry Bonds has already announced his retirement, so the team will free up $11.5 million next season. A very affordable Jeff Bagwell (.265, 26 HR, 75 RBI) may be on the move to bring in some extra pieces. With a cost of $3.8 million over the next two seasons, he can bring value or prospects in. Jeff Kent continues to be the biggest offensive threat on this team. Pitching went from solid to paltry this season, and there's not many possibilities in the farm at the moment. While no one is considered a top prospect, C Mike Napoli looks like an absolute masher in the making, OF Jul Pierce looks like he's looking to replace Bonds. The team's payroll will drop from $73 million to $46 million next season, so one possibility is to build through Free Agency. This is certainly a project to take over. --------------- If interested, send me a message via AIM (eMLBCommish), here on PM, or contact me at commissioner@emlb-baseball.com. Thanks again for reading. See you on the field! LB __________________ The Fluffy Kitty Ninjas Show - Home of the eMLB Universe! www.twitch.tv/FKNCommishLB The Man Behind eMLB - https://atl-02.statsplus.net/emlb/re..._150_home.html Proud OOTP Affiliate Streamer Proud Twitch Partner (Partnered 3/15/22) Last edited by eMLBCommish; 12-01-2013 at 10:57 AM.