Very Odd request...please read

OCBLcommish · 03-11-2003, 10:01 PM

Some of you know me, some of you don't.
Regardless, here's the situation.
I founded and have commished the Oil Can Boyd League (OCBL...hence the name). However, due to a number of technical problems (FTP issues, website issues and a recent message board crash), the league was put on a hiatus. Since then, I have opted to resign as the Commish. However, the league has a great group of owners, some of the best I've ever worked with. I feel ridiculously horrible about resigning as Commish because they've put their time and effort into this league (as I obviously have as the Commish) and have been great from day one. I really hate to let them down. I have sent out a league wide email to the OCBL owners with my decision as well as a request that I will also make here on the OOTP forum.
If any "responsible" owner (outsider in this case) is interested in stepping up to the plate and taking over as Commish, please let me know ASAP.

So as you can tell, I'm trying to see if any of you OOTP guys are interested in taking over as Commish of a fantastic league with some very good owners. I'd hate to see the league die just because of my own time schedule and technological downfalls.

If interested, please email me at OilCanBoydOOTP@yahoo.com or IM me on AIM (OCBLcommish) or ICQ (163309791)...or post in response of course

Total Nirvana · 03-11-2003, 11:22 PM

Actually, I have a pretty good idea for some of your GMs to contiune to build their teams and still be in a good league. The USBL is looking at expansion after the 2004 season. What I'm thinking of doing, is merging some of your teams, and GMs (if they wish to join the league) into the USBL. This is something I have looked at for a long time. Look at the Padres for example. Between 1936 and 1968, the Padres were a Pacific Coast league team until 1969 when they moved to the MLB...

Just an idea I would like to toss around

darkhorse · 03-12-2003, 12:09 AM

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Originally posted by OCBLcommish
If any "responsible" owner (outsider in this case) is interested in stepping up to the plate and taking over as Commish, please let me know ASAP.

So as you can tell, I'm trying to see if any of you OOTP guys are interested in taking over as Commish of a fantastic league with some very good owners. I'd hate to see the league die just because of my own time schedule and technological downfalls.

If interested, please email me at OilCanBoydOOTP@yahoo.com or IM me on AIM (OCBLcommish) or ICQ (163309791)...or post in response of course

It might be a better solution for one of the current GM's with a passion for the league to take the Commish reigns than an outsider.

asamford · 03-12-2003, 03:14 AM

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Originally posted by darkhorse
It might be a better solution for one of the current GM's with a passion for the league to take the Commish reigns than an outsider.

this has worked for leagues i've been a part of, as well as every league Cooley has ever started.

lol

OCBLcommish · 03-12-2003, 07:37 AM

Having a current owner come in as Commish is an option. I asked any and all owners who were interested in stepping up to the plate to let me know. Only problem is that so far...no luck. Which is why I decided to inquire from outside the league. Better an outsider than nobody, right?

adventureran · 03-12-2003, 10:48 AM

I sent you an email. I may be able to help without your having to give up your position with the league.

OCBLcommish · 03-12-2003, 12:11 PM

Adventure...I just checked my email box and there are no new messages. My email is OilCanBoydOOTP@yahoo.com.

adventureran · 03-12-2003, 12:25 PM

Resent.

Cooleyvol · 03-12-2003, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by asamford
this has worked for leagues i've been a part of, as well as every league Cooley has ever started. lol

Thanks, Andy!

Any plug is nice to have!!

Think of it this way.......I've put alot of SOLID leagues together.

William4192 · 03-12-2003, 06:37 PM

Please have the owners contact me about the league. I may have some options for them. Thanks!

william4192@yahoo.com

OCBLcommish · 03-12-2003, 08:48 PM

Will, I'm not looking to ship them out to other leagues or whatever. They're fully capable of doing that on their own.

happyharrell · 03-19-2003, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Total Nirvana
Actually, I have a pretty good idea for some of your GMs to contiune to build their teams and still be in a good league. The USBL is looking at expansion after the 2004 season. What I'm thinking of doing, is merging some of your teams, and GMs (if they wish to join the league) into the USBL. This is something I have looked at for a long time. Look at the Padres for example. Between 1936 and 1968, the Padres were a Pacific Coast league team until 1969 when they moved to the MLB...

Just an idea I would like to toss around

this actually worked pretty good in the cdil (www.crashdaviscentral.com/cdil)...one league folded and we absorbed 5 teams, who all faired well in their first couple of seasons.

03-11-2003, 10:01 PM	#1
OCBLcommish Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 193	Very Odd request...please read Some of you know me, some of you don't. Regardless, here's the situation. I founded and have commished the Oil Can Boyd League (OCBL...hence the name). However, due to a number of technical problems (FTP issues, website issues and a recent message board crash), the league was put on a hiatus. Since then, I have opted to resign as the Commish. However, the league has a great group of owners, some of the best I've ever worked with. I feel ridiculously horrible about resigning as Commish because they've put their time and effort into this league (as I obviously have as the Commish) and have been great from day one. I really hate to let them down. I have sent out a league wide email to the OCBL owners with my decision as well as a request that I will also make here on the OOTP forum. If any "responsible" owner (outsider in this case) is interested in stepping up to the plate and taking over as Commish, please let me know ASAP. So as you can tell, I'm trying to see if any of you OOTP guys are interested in taking over as Commish of a fantastic league with some very good owners. I'd hate to see the league die just because of my own time schedule and technological downfalls. If interested, please email me at OilCanBoydOOTP@yahoo.com or IM me on AIM (OCBLcommish) or ICQ (163309791)...or post in response of course __________________ EBM - Boston Red Sox

03-11-2003, 11:22 PM	#2
Total Nirvana All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 750	Actually, I have a pretty good idea for some of your GMs to contiune to build their teams and still be in a good league. The USBL is looking at expansion after the 2004 season. What I'm thinking of doing, is merging some of your teams, and GMs (if they wish to join the league) into the USBL. This is something I have looked at for a long time. Look at the Padres for example. Between 1936 and 1968, the Padres were a Pacific Coast league team until 1969 when they moved to the MLB... Just an idea I would like to toss around __________________ Total Hockey Commissioner Your Off-Topic Nightmare. Free Agent OT Player - Plays 1B/3B/OF, hits for power on all fields, great fielder, can hit .330 a season!

03-12-2003, 07:37 AM	#5
OCBLcommish Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 193	Having a current owner come in as Commish is an option. I asked any and all owners who were interested in stepping up to the plate to let me know. Only problem is that so far...no luck. Which is why I decided to inquire from outside the league. Better an outsider than nobody, right? __________________ EBM - Boston Red Sox

03-12-2003, 12:11 PM	#7
OCBLcommish Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 193	Adventure...I just checked my email box and there are no new messages. My email is OilCanBoydOOTP@yahoo.com. __________________ EBM - Boston Red Sox

03-12-2003, 06:37 PM	#10
William4192 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,625	Please have the owners contact me about the league. I may have some options for them. Thanks! william4192@yahoo.com __________________ What is this about Rhode Island? It is neither Road or Island. Come check out the PBA. http://www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com Or email at pbacommish@pioneerbaseballassociation.com

03-12-2003, 10:48 AM	#6
adventureran Major Leagues Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 447	I sent you an email. I may be able to help without your having to give up your position with the league.

03-12-2003, 12:25 PM	#8
adventureran Major Leagues Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 447	Resent.

03-12-2003, 08:48 PM	#11
OCBLcommish Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 193	Will, I'm not looking to ship them out to other leagues or whatever. They're fully capable of doing that on their own. __________________ EBM - Boston Red Sox