Automotive Manufacturers Baseball League

Koprnkc · 03-28-2013, 08:07 PM

So, I had an idea for another dynasty and decided to go ahead and give it go.

This dynasty will be unlike my NABA dynasty, which is story driven, and thus is a more slowly evolving world. I will only play in commish mode and report on the leagues events, players and outcomes. I plan for more screen shots then the NABA which has had very little in the way of screen shots. I will be posting reports in 1 month increments, except playoffs, which I will do game by game.

The premise:
In 1953 Major League Baseball is close to folding, player salaries have spirled out of control and the fans have become disenchanted with the game. In the private sector Auto manufactures are dealing with the out of control cost of advertising. The Ad agencies are bumping cost and make it hard for the companies to turn a respectable profit.
So, Major League Baseball has been purchased by the worlds automakers so that the teams themselves become the advertising medium. As a result, most of the teams have been relocated, across the globe, with only 4 teams left Stateside.

The new league was christined the Automotive Manufacturers Baseball League or the AMBL. The league began play in 1955.

League Setup
I will start with setting for 1955.
I will be using historical players, with players being imported from any era.
OOTP determines player developement.
A dispersal draft was used for initial rosters.
The league is 2 leagues, 3 divisions, 4 teams. Playoffs have 1 WC.
Playoffs breakdown as best of 3, best of 5, best of 7.
Only two minor leagues, AA and A ball.
All team nicknames were after a model that was built sometime in their history. (Hence why Mercedes is not part of the league, as they use Alphnumeric names, and C230's would sound lame. Lol)
All teams were placed were their world HQ is, with following exceptions
Seoul, S. Korea had 3 manufactures (Kia, Hyundai, and Daewoo) and thus one of the teams was placed in a comprable S. Korean city.
The Big 3 US Auto makers were dispersed to the city in which the model they were named after is built. (Except Corvette, I could not find Bowling Green KY., So I used another plant / city where corvettes have been built.)
I brought back AMC to be the 4th member in the US division
I also had to move Volvo, for some reason OOTP would not bring up the city that Volvo is headquarter in.

I will post League and division make up, along with screen shots of each teams roster shortly

Koprnkc · 03-28-2013, 09:13 PM

Pacific League

United States Divison
American Motors Gremlins
General Motors Corvettes
Chysler Barracudas
Ford Mustangs

Japan Division
Mitsubishi Starions
Toyota Supras
Honda Jazz
Nissan Skyliners

Pacific Division
Hyundai Sonatas
Daewoo Lanos
Tata Ultras
Kia Souls

Koprnkc · 03-28-2013, 09:20 PM

European League

German Division
Volkswagen Rabbits
Porsche Cayennes
BMW Isettas
Audi Quattros

Italian Division
Lamborghini Diablos
Ferrari Dinos
Alfa Spyders
Fiat Pandas

European Division
Renault Citroens
Volvo Duetts
Mini Coopers
Saab 95s

Koprnkc · 03-28-2013, 10:46 PM

ALFA SPYDERS
Owner:
Kim Perry 45yo
Understanding / Controlling

Market Size: Above Average
Fan Loyalty: Above Average
Fan Interest 72/100

Koprnkc · 03-28-2013, 10:49 PM

Pitching Staff

Koprnkc · 03-28-2013, 10:55 PM

FIAT PANDAS

Owner :
Mike Powell 48yo
Tolerant / Generous

Market Size: Above Average
Fan Loyalty: Above Average
Fan Interest: 72/100

Koprnkc · 03-28-2013, 11:02 PM

Ferrari Dinos
Owner
Shane White 61yo
Tolerant / Chartiable

Market Size: Above Average
Fan Interest: Very Good
Fan Loyalty: 72/100

Koprnkc · 03-28-2013, 11:08 PM

Lamborghini Diablos
Owner:
Jack Drodzinski 48yo
Lenient / Economizer

Martket Size: Above Average
Fan Interest: Great
Fan Loyalty: 72/100

Painmantle · 03-29-2013, 12:46 AM

This is darn original Idea, Nicly done...I'll be following...I think American Motors should have been the Matadors...If your gonna go Ugly go all the way Baby!

CatKnight · 03-29-2013, 04:36 AM

I'd once considered something similar: An industrial type league in the 1950s or so. It'll be fun to see how this develops.

Good luck!

shawa666 · 03-29-2013, 10:39 AM

My car history sense is going bonkers.

David Watts · 03-29-2013, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Painmantle

This is darn original Idea, Nicly done...I'll be following...I think American Motors should have been the Matadors...If your gonna go Ugly go all the way Baby!

Ah, but what about the Pacer?

Koprnkc · 03-29-2013, 10:51 AM

I always considered the Gremlin to be the ugliest of the AMC products. In a way, if you squint the Matador kinda can look like a Torino. Lol.

Anyway, more teams and rosters coming up

Koprnkc · 03-29-2013, 11:01 AM

Audi Quattros
Owner
Jeff Miller 61yo
Unmerciful / Economizer

Market Size: Rather Big
Fan Loyalty: Great
Fan Interst: 79/100

Koprnkc · 03-29-2013, 11:12 AM

BMW Isettas
Owner
Juan Juarez 51yo
Lenient / Economizer

Market Size: Above Average
Fan Loyalty: Above Average
Fan Interest: 72/100

Koprnkc · 03-29-2013, 11:18 AM

Volkswagen Rabbits
Owner:
Paul Craft 64yo
Tolerant / Chartiable

Market Size: Above Average
Fan Loyalty: Above Average
Fan Interest: 72/100

Koprnkc · 03-29-2013, 11:24 AM

Porsche Cayennes
Owner:
Barrett Cantrell
Understanding / Chartiable

Market Size: Above Average
Fan Loyalty: Great
Fan Interest: 72/100

Koprnkc · 03-29-2013, 11:31 AM

Mini Coopers
Owner:
Allen Mathews 46yo
Understanding / Economizer

Market Size: Above Average
Fan Loyalty: Very Good
Fan Interest: 72/100

Koprnkc · 03-29-2013, 11:36 AM

Volvo Duetts
Owner:
Scot Barnes 46yo
Tolerant / Generous

Market Size: Above Average
Fan Loyalty: Great
Fan Interest: 72/100

Koprnkc · 03-29-2013, 11:42 AM

Saab 95s
Owner: J.J. Phillips 60yo
Unmerciful / Controlling

Market Size: Above Average
Fan Loyalty: Great
Fan Interest: 72/100

03-28-2013, 08:07 PM	#1
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	Automotive Manufacturers Baseball League So, I had an idea for another dynasty and decided to go ahead and give it go. This dynasty will be unlike my NABA dynasty, which is story driven, and thus is a more slowly evolving world. I will only play in commish mode and report on the leagues events, players and outcomes. I plan for more screen shots then the NABA which has had very little in the way of screen shots. I will be posting reports in 1 month increments, except playoffs, which I will do game by game. The premise: In 1953 Major League Baseball is close to folding, player salaries have spirled out of control and the fans have become disenchanted with the game. In the private sector Auto manufactures are dealing with the out of control cost of advertising. The Ad agencies are bumping cost and make it hard for the companies to turn a respectable profit. So, Major League Baseball has been purchased by the worlds automakers so that the teams themselves become the advertising medium. As a result, most of the teams have been relocated, across the globe, with only 4 teams left Stateside. The new league was christined the Automotive Manufacturers Baseball League or the AMBL. The league began play in 1955. League Setup I will start with setting for 1955. I will be using historical players, with players being imported from any era. OOTP determines player developement. A dispersal draft was used for initial rosters. The league is 2 leagues, 3 divisions, 4 teams. Playoffs have 1 WC. Playoffs breakdown as best of 3, best of 5, best of 7. Only two minor leagues, AA and A ball. All team nicknames were after a model that was built sometime in their history. (Hence why Mercedes is not part of the league, as they use Alphnumeric names, and C230's would sound lame. Lol) All teams were placed were their world HQ is, with following exceptions Seoul, S. Korea had 3 manufactures (Kia, Hyundai, and Daewoo) and thus one of the teams was placed in a comprable S. Korean city. The Big 3 US Auto makers were dispersed to the city in which the model they were named after is built. (Except Corvette, I could not find Bowling Green KY., So I used another plant / city where corvettes have been built.) I brought back AMC to be the 4th member in the US division I also had to move Volvo, for some reason OOTP would not bring up the city that Volvo is headquarter in. I will post League and division make up, along with screen shots of each teams roster shortly Last edited by Koprnkc; 03-28-2013 at 09:08 PM.

03-28-2013, 09:20 PM	#3
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	*European League* German Division Volkswagen Rabbits Porsche Cayennes BMW Isettas Audi Quattros Italian Division Lamborghini Diablos Ferrari Dinos Alfa Spyders Fiat Pandas European Division Renault Citroens Volvo Duetts Mini Coopers Saab 95s Attached Images

03-28-2013, 10:46 PM	#4
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	ALFA SPYDERS Owner: Kim Perry 45yo Understanding / Controlling Market Size: Above Average Fan Loyalty: Above Average Fan Interest 72/100 Attached Images

03-28-2013, 10:49 PM	#5
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	Pitching Staff Attached Images

03-28-2013, 10:55 PM	#6
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	FIAT PANDAS Owner : Mike Powell 48yo Tolerant / Generous Market Size: Above Average Fan Loyalty: Above Average Fan Interest: 72/100 Attached Images

03-28-2013, 09:13 PM	#2
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	*Pacific League* United States Divison American Motors Gremlins General Motors Corvettes Chysler Barracudas Ford Mustangs Japan Division Mitsubishi Starions Toyota Supras Honda Jazz Nissan Skyliners Pacific Division Hyundai Sonatas Daewoo Lanos Tata Ultras Kia Souls

03-28-2013, 11:02 PM	#7
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	Ferrari Dinos Owner Shane White 61yo Tolerant / Chartiable Market Size: Above Average Fan Interest: Very Good Fan Loyalty: 72/100 Attached Images

03-28-2013, 11:08 PM	#8
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	Lamborghini Diablos Owner: Jack Drodzinski 48yo Lenient / Economizer Martket Size: Above Average Fan Interest: Great Fan Loyalty: 72/100 Attached Images

03-29-2013, 12:46 AM	#9
Painmantle Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenfield ,IN Posts: 3,053	This is darn original Idea, Nicly done...I'll be following...I think American Motors should have been the Matadors...If your gonna go Ugly go all the way Baby! __________________ “As soon as I got out there I felt a strange relationship with the pitcher's mound. It was as if I'd been born out there. Pitching just felt like the most natural thing in the world. Striking out batters was easy.” -Babe Ruth “Ruth made a grave mistake when he gave up pitching. Working once a week, he might have lasted a long time and become a great star.”-Tris Speaker My Dynasties The Beantown Bambino

03-29-2013, 04:36 AM	#10
CatKnight All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,199	I'd once considered something similar: An industrial type league in the 1950s or so. It'll be fun to see how this develops. Good luck!

03-29-2013, 10:39 AM	#11
shawa666 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 601 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	My car history sense is going bonkers.

03-29-2013, 10:51 AM	#13
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	I always considered the Gremlin to be the ugliest of the AMC products. In a way, if you squint the Matador kinda can look like a Torino. Lol. Anyway, more teams and rosters coming up

03-29-2013, 11:01 AM	#14
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	Audi Quattros Owner Jeff Miller 61yo Unmerciful / Economizer Market Size: Rather Big Fan Loyalty: Great Fan Interst: 79/100 Attached Images Last edited by Koprnkc; 03-29-2013 at 11:07 AM.

03-29-2013, 11:12 AM	#15
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	BMW Isettas Owner Juan Juarez 51yo Lenient / Economizer Market Size: Above Average Fan Loyalty: Above Average Fan Interest: 72/100 Attached Images

03-29-2013, 11:18 AM	#16
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	Volkswagen Rabbits Owner: Paul Craft 64yo Tolerant / Chartiable Market Size: Above Average Fan Loyalty: Above Average Fan Interest: 72/100 Attached Images

03-29-2013, 11:24 AM	#17
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	Porsche Cayennes Owner: Barrett Cantrell Understanding / Chartiable Market Size: Above Average Fan Loyalty: Great Fan Interest: 72/100 Attached Images

03-29-2013, 11:31 AM	#18
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	Mini Coopers Owner: Allen Mathews 46yo Understanding / Economizer Market Size: Above Average Fan Loyalty: Very Good Fan Interest: 72/100 Attached Images Last edited by Koprnkc; 03-29-2013 at 11:36 AM.

03-29-2013, 11:36 AM	#19
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	Volvo Duetts Owner: Scot Barnes 46yo Tolerant / Generous Market Size: Above Average Fan Loyalty: Great Fan Interest: 72/100 Attached Images

03-29-2013, 11:42 AM	#20
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	Saab 95s Owner: J.J. Phillips 60yo Unmerciful / Controlling Market Size: Above Average Fan Loyalty: Great Fan Interest: 72/100 Attached Images