NABL - Proposed New Career League for Experienced GMs

Dean Gordon · 10-30-2002, 08:04 PM

Howdy,

I'm thinking of starting up the North American Baseball League.

The NABL would be a TRUE career league, starting in 1903 with 16 teams.

This is a league for the stats-junkies among us. For those who get a rush out of trading.

A season will be simmed each month.

Week1 – Free Agency
Week2 – Rookie Draft (M-F) and ST (Su – all 5s across the board)
Week3 – 1st Half of the Season (Monday – April, Tuesday – May, Wednesday – June, Thursday – July)
Week4 – 2nd Half of the Season and Post-Season (Monday – August, Tuesday – September, Wednesday – Post-Season)

At this pace, we should be able to do 12 seasons of baseball each year.

Now, this may seem a bit impersonal, but this is a league for the true GMs amongst us, Its for those who want to see their team over 20, 40, 60 years. Be proud of the accomplishment they have done.

Whether or not the AI runs the teams during the sims or the teams are human controlled – but depth charts are all filled out and extra bodies up for injuries – will be decided by the ownership.

The league will start with an initial draft and, as each season slips by, rookies will be imported via the Lahman Database.

Each team will be able to adjust their ballpark to suit their particular style - ballpark factors, rain, temp, wall heights, etc.

As well, in the off-season, teams will be able to upgrade their stadium or move their team (at a price).

Expansion will take place at regular intervals.

Obviously, this is not a league for the faint of heart. This is a league for GMs who are experienced, desire a hell of a strong challenge, can devote the time necessary and are online a fair amount.

For those wondering about me as a Commish, I currently run the GMC (9th season – 1980s league) and the EBL (4th season – current teams).

I also participate in the CBL, FBL and CUBL leagues.

If anyone is interested, give me a shout at gordon231@hotmail.com . Serious, experienced GMs will be given first looks at taking part, as this league will only work if all the GMs are committed to the concept, are online a lot and usually participate a lot in their leagues.

Fanatics. That's what the NABL would be looking for. Die-hard baseball stat-junkie fanatics.

I’d also appreciate any comments, ideas or criticisms about the concept.

Pete Grassi · 10-30-2002, 08:12 PM

Count me in Dean. Always up for a league run by you!!

merlin · 10-30-2002, 09:03 PM

Count me in Dean

Eric
Stratford gmc

mwallstar · 10-31-2002, 01:21 AM

I ll be in
mwabaseballkid@aol.com

pioneer · 10-31-2002, 06:51 AM

Sounds kinda weird but kinda interesting so count me in!

baz@quirm.glowinternet.com

scprideandms · 10-31-2002, 08:14 AM

count me in Dean

MJohnson · 10-31-2002, 09:05 AM

This sounds very interesting, I'd like to give it a shot

Driver 8 · 10-31-2002, 10:32 AM

E-mail sent.

kingfc22 · 10-31-2002, 02:31 PM

Dean,

Pick me! Pick me!

bigsmooth · 10-31-2002, 03:46 PM

E-mail sent your way...Definately interested!

Dean Gordon · 10-31-2002, 06:09 PM

Rules Page is up (FYI - not carved in stone, but fairly close).

I think this league will just kick-ass....

Can everyone interested please send me an email with info as to what other leagues that have been in?

Thanks,

Dean

Dean Gordon · 11-01-2002, 03:44 AM

1901 Teams:

AL
Boston Red Sox (Americans/Somersets/Pilgrims)
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians (Blues/Bronchos/Naps)
Detroit Tigers
New York Highlanders/Yankees (were the Baltimore Orioles in 1901-1902)
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Browns (were the Milwaukee Brewers in 1901)
Washington Senators

NL
Boston Braves (Beaneaters)
Brooklyn Dodgers (Superbas)
Chicago Cubs (Orphans)
Cincinnati Reds
New York Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals

Warsaw · 11-01-2002, 05:55 AM

Dean, I will email ya - or catch ya online.....

Tom Warsaw - GMC/OOL
Green Bay - CBL
Milwaukee - FBL
some others....LOL

PaulTulane · 11-01-2002, 11:30 AM

I'll send you an e-mail shortly, but I would definitely like to get in this league.

Dean Gordon · 11-01-2002, 11:59 PM

First 14 Owners Have Been Announced for the Inagural 1901 season of NABL:

AL
Boston Red Sox – Mark Johnson
Chicago White Sox – Dean Gordon
Cleveland Indians - Dennis Bernstein
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees – Pete Grassi
Philadelphia Athletics – Brian Jordan
St. Louis Browns - Joshua Gottesman
Washington Senators – David Gonzalez

NL
Boston Braves – Jeff Cobb
Brooklyn Dodgers – Brent Kick
Chicago Cubs – Joe Ramsey
Cincinnati Reds – Mark Allen
New York Giants – Eric Fulling
Philadelphia Phillies - Tom Miskowski
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals - Danny Drickman

Franchises Available:
AL –Detroit Tigers
NL – Pittsburgh Pirates

Just some awesome owners

Big question now is who goies #1? Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Nap Lajoie, Jack Chesbro.... huge talents.....

Dean
NABL Commish

bigsmooth · 11-02-2002, 11:38 AM

Why didn't my name make the list of owners and teams? I have sent you several e-mails, expressing my interest in the league...The least you could do is tell me your full or have enough to start. I may not be the most experienced OOTP leaguer, but you would definately have someone that would stick it out. I would appreciate a heads up either way!!

Dean Gordon · 11-02-2002, 12:44 PM

A reply was sent, but was delayed by my email provider for some damn reason.

There are days when Microsoft is a very disturbing entity....

................

I think we have found our last two franchise owners, so I want to thank everyone who has shown interest in the NABL.

I think its a strong indicator that the league will be a top-notch one when such amazing potential owners want to get in. A league is only as strong as its owners.

Because the NABL is going to be very intense, I had to make tough choices on the ownership. Often, I went with recommendations from other commishes.

For those who didn't make the list, please dont take this as I think you are unworthy, etc. The other two leagues I run, the GMC and the EBL, everyone who applied but didnt make it I would be damn happy to have in.

Given that the NABL is a time-consuming, every day is an important day type of league, I believed I had to go with the truly fanatical fan.

Dean
NABL Commish

bigsmooth · 11-02-2002, 07:26 PM

Dean;

Could you give me the league website so I can keep track of your league?? Thanks!!! rojotommy@hotmail.com

Dean Gordon · 11-02-2002, 07:29 PM

NABL link - http://www.sportplanet.com/sbb/fbl2k/nabl/nabl.htm

bigsmooth · 11-02-2002, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the info...I see on your owners pages that Philadelphia, Detroit and Pittsburgh have N/A next to the owners names....??????

10-31-2002, 06:51 AM	#5
pioneer Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England Posts: 1	Hmmmmmm! Sounds kinda weird but kinda interesting so count me in! baz@quirm.glowinternet.com

10-31-2002, 08:14 AM	#6
scprideandms All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: N KY, 25 miles from Cincy Posts: 1,314	count me in Dean __________________ Change your playground + change your playfriends + change your playtoys + change your playtime = Change your life. If you keep on doing what you've always done you'll keep on gitting what you've always gotten.

10-31-2002, 02:31 PM	#9
kingfc22 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 651	Dean, Pick me! Pick me! __________________ GO GIANTS GO NINERS GO LAKERS GO BLUE CUBL - Red Earth Firebirds 2000 CL Central Champs NABL - Washington Senators now Buffalo Bandits

10-31-2002, 06:09 PM	#11
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	Cool Rules Page is up (FYI - not carved in stone, but fairly close). I think this league will just kick-ass.... Can everyone interested please send me an email with info as to what other leagues that have been in? Thanks, Dean

11-01-2002, 03:44 AM	#12
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	Teams 1901 Teams: AL Boston Red Sox (Americans/Somersets/Pilgrims) Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians (Blues/Bronchos/Naps) Detroit Tigers New York Highlanders/Yankees (were the Baltimore Orioles in 1901-1902) Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns (were the Milwaukee Brewers in 1901) Washington Senators NL Boston Braves (Beaneaters) Brooklyn Dodgers (Superbas) Chicago Cubs (Orphans) Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals

10-30-2002, 08:04 PM	#1
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	NABL - Proposed New Career League for Experienced GMs Howdy, I'm thinking of starting up the North American Baseball League. The NABL would be a TRUE career league, starting in 1903 with 16 teams. This is a league for the stats-junkies among us. For those who get a rush out of trading. A season will be simmed each month. Week1 – Free Agency Week2 – Rookie Draft (M-F) and ST (Su – all 5s across the board) Week3 – 1st Half of the Season (Monday – April, Tuesday – May, Wednesday – June, Thursday – July) Week4 – 2nd Half of the Season and Post-Season (Monday – August, Tuesday – September, Wednesday – Post-Season) At this pace, we should be able to do 12 seasons of baseball each year. Now, this may seem a bit impersonal, but this is a league for the true GMs amongst us, Its for those who want to see their team over 20, 40, 60 years. Be proud of the accomplishment they have done. Whether or not the AI runs the teams during the sims or the teams are human controlled – but depth charts are all filled out and extra bodies up for injuries – will be decided by the ownership. The league will start with an initial draft and, as each season slips by, rookies will be imported via the Lahman Database. Each team will be able to adjust their ballpark to suit their particular style - ballpark factors, rain, temp, wall heights, etc. As well, in the off-season, teams will be able to upgrade their stadium or move their team (at a price). Expansion will take place at regular intervals. Obviously, this is not a league for the faint of heart. This is a league for GMs who are experienced, desire a hell of a strong challenge, can devote the time necessary and are online a fair amount. For those wondering about me as a Commish, I currently run the GMC (9th season – 1980s league) and the EBL (4th season – current teams). I also participate in the CBL, FBL and CUBL leagues. If anyone is interested, give me a shout at gordon231@hotmail.com . Serious, experienced GMs will be given first looks at taking part, as this league will only work if all the GMs are committed to the concept, are online a lot and usually participate a lot in their leagues. Fanatics. That's what the NABL would be looking for. Die-hard baseball stat-junkie fanatics. I’d also appreciate any comments, ideas or criticisms about the concept.

10-30-2002, 08:12 PM	#2
Pete Grassi Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 386	Count me in Dean. Always up for a league run by you!!

10-30-2002, 09:03 PM	#3
merlin Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 51	Count me in Dean Eric Stratford gmc

10-31-2002, 01:21 AM	#4
mwallstar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Edmods Posts: 159	I ll be in mwabaseballkid@aol.com

10-31-2002, 09:05 AM	#7
MJohnson Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: under an overpass Posts: 459	This sounds very interesting, I'd like to give it a shot

10-31-2002, 10:32 AM	#8
Driver 8 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: gurnee, il Posts: 397	E-mail sent.

10-31-2002, 03:46 PM	#10
bigsmooth Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 437	E-mail sent your way...Definately interested!

11-01-2002, 05:55 AM	#13
Warsaw Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 23	Dean, I will email ya - or catch ya online..... Tom Warsaw - GMC/OOL Green Bay - CBL Milwaukee - FBL some others....LOL __________________ Tom tomlora - AIM tomlora@aol.com CBL Green Bay Athletics CDBL Arizona Diamonbacks APBL Milwaukee Brewers HBL Philadelphia Phillies IOSBL Eau Claire Chippewas CUBL Halifax Mariners

11-01-2002, 11:30 AM	#14
PaulTulane Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2	I'll send you an e-mail shortly, but I would definitely like to get in this league.

11-01-2002, 11:59 PM	#15
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	First 14 Owners Announced First 14 Owners Have Been Announced for the Inagural 1901 season of NABL: AL Boston Red Sox – Mark Johnson Chicago White Sox – Dean Gordon Cleveland Indians - Dennis Bernstein Detroit Tigers New York Yankees – Pete Grassi Philadelphia Athletics – Brian Jordan St. Louis Browns - Joshua Gottesman Washington Senators – David Gonzalez NL Boston Braves – Jeff Cobb Brooklyn Dodgers – Brent Kick Chicago Cubs – Joe Ramsey Cincinnati Reds – Mark Allen New York Giants – Eric Fulling Philadelphia Phillies - Tom Miskowski Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals - Danny Drickman Franchises Available: AL –Detroit Tigers NL – Pittsburgh Pirates Just some awesome owners Big question now is who goies #1? Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Nap Lajoie, Jack Chesbro.... huge talents..... Dean NABL Commish

11-02-2002, 11:38 AM	#16
bigsmooth Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 437	Why didn't my name make the list of owners and teams? I have sent you several e-mails, expressing my interest in the league...The least you could do is tell me your full or have enough to start. I may not be the most experienced OOTP leaguer, but you would definately have someone that would stick it out. I would appreciate a heads up either way!!

11-02-2002, 12:44 PM	#17
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	Replay Was Sent A reply was sent, but was delayed by my email provider for some damn reason. There are days when Microsoft is a very disturbing entity.... ................ I think we have found our last two franchise owners, so I want to thank everyone who has shown interest in the NABL. I think its a strong indicator that the league will be a top-notch one when such amazing potential owners want to get in. A league is only as strong as its owners. Because the NABL is going to be very intense, I had to make tough choices on the ownership. Often, I went with recommendations from other commishes. For those who didn't make the list, please dont take this as I think you are unworthy, etc. The other two leagues I run, the GMC and the EBL, everyone who applied but didnt make it I would be damn happy to have in. Given that the NABL is a time-consuming, every day is an important day type of league, I believed I had to go with the truly fanatical fan. Dean NABL Commish

11-02-2002, 07:26 PM	#18
bigsmooth Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 437	Dean; Could you give me the league website so I can keep track of your league?? Thanks!!! rojotommy@hotmail.com

11-02-2002, 07:29 PM	#19
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	NABL Link NABL link - http://www.sportplanet.com/sbb/fbl2k/nabl/nabl.htm

11-02-2002, 07:39 PM	#20
bigsmooth Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 437	Thanks for the info...I see on your owners pages that Philadelphia, Detroit and Pittsburgh have N/A next to the owners names....??????