Farewell to the CDL

Killebrew · 02-09-2016, 02:39 PM

The Cooperstown Diamond Legends (CDL) began 15 years ago (February 2001) as a OOTP historical league. Since that time it has survived & thrived through 10 OOTP versions for 110 fake OOTP seasons, one of the two longest lasting OOTP on-line leagues in existence. That existence will soon end though as the league has decided to close it's doors for good after the current season - that's the 2078 season in OOTP years. Thanks to all the OOTP forum posters who have been past or present CDL GM's, it was a great ride:-)!

Marsupilami · 02-09-2016, 03:24 PM

thats impressive, great job

TGH-Adfabre · 02-09-2016, 05:02 PM

That is a long run, the BJHL (formerly GGNL) has been running since '03.
Just wondering, is it an interest decision or a file stability decision?

Killebrew · 02-09-2016, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TGH-Adfabre

That is a long run, the BJHL (formerly GGNL) has been running since '03.
Just wondering, is it an interest decision or a file stability decision?

Basically an interest decision - owner interest was always good, but getting enough qualified admin/commish help to assist long term is always a challenge. The league file is perfectly stable so no concerns there, though with 110 years of history the files sizes can get pretty big

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bwburke94 · 02-09-2016, 06:47 PM

It was a great ride, even though I was only around for a few seasons.

TGH-Adfabre · 02-09-2016, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killebrew

Basically an interest decision - owner interest was always good, but getting enough qualified admin/commish help to assist long term is always a challenge. The league file is perfectly stable so no concerns there, though with 110 years of history the files sizes can get pretty big

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That is awesome, congrats to everyone involved.
Good luck!

stevem810 · 02-10-2016, 11:25 PM

That is an amazing accomplishment and an interesting one to read about. Thanks for the post.

mavericktango · 02-13-2016, 07:58 AM

fantastic achievement to last that long, well done to the commish(es) for holding it together all that time

atsather · 02-13-2016, 12:59 PM

Impressive run!

SupermanBSU · 02-24-2016, 10:53 AM

I joined the CDL midway through the 2075 season. Although I will have only run a team for 3.5 seasons, I was able to get the Detroit Tigers to the playoffs last year. In my experience, it has been a very competitive, fun and very well run league. If anything reading on the CDL site the memories from current and past GMs, it solidifies how great a game OOTP is and it continues to get better.

02-09-2016, 02:39 PM	#1
Killebrew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,326	Farewell to the CDL The Cooperstown Diamond Legends (CDL) began 15 years ago (February 2001) as a OOTP historical league. Since that time it has survived & thrived through 10 OOTP versions for 110 fake OOTP seasons, one of the two longest lasting OOTP on-line leagues in existence. That existence will soon end though as the league has decided to close it's doors for good after the current season - that's the 2078 season in OOTP years. Thanks to all the OOTP forum posters who have been past or present CDL GM's, it was a great ride:-)! __________________ FOBL Capital City Metropolitans CDL Minnesota Twins

02-09-2016, 05:02 PM	#3
TGH-Adfabre Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,601	That is a long run, the BJHL (formerly GGNL) has been running since '03. Just wondering, is it an interest decision or a file stability decision? __________________ You mock me, therefore I am My wife

02-10-2016, 11:25 PM	#7
stevem810 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sarasota Posts: 2,127	That is an amazing accomplishment and an interesting one to read about. Thanks for the post. __________________ Julien Henri Version https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...22#post4626122 Michigan Town Ball https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...28#post4630528

02-13-2016, 07:58 AM	#8
mavericktango Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK, Europe Posts: 386	fantastic achievement to last that long, well done to the commish(es) for holding it together all that time __________________ A Lost Soul

02-09-2016, 03:24 PM	#2
Marsupilami Major Leagues Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 328	thats impressive, great job

02-09-2016, 06:47 PM	#5
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,529	It was a great ride, even though I was only around for a few seasons.

02-13-2016, 12:59 PM	#9
atsather Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 85	Impressive run!

02-24-2016, 10:53 AM	#10
SupermanBSU Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NOLA Posts: 141	I joined the CDL midway through the 2075 season. Although I will have only run a team for 3.5 seasons, I was able to get the Detroit Tigers to the playoffs last year. In my experience, it has been a very competitive, fun and very well run league. If anything reading on the CDL site the memories from current and past GMs, it solidifies how great a game OOTP is and it continues to get better.