The Ball ALIVE!!! has 2 openings

jimedrice · 04-09-2004, 11:43 AM

The BALL... it's... it's... ALIVE!!! has the Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators available.

We are a historical league which started in 1919 and are currently wrapping up the 1922 season, our 4th.

Financials are turned on, and there is a salary cap.

Rookies are hand edited by the one and only UKSubs98. The 1923 rookies include such personalities as Lou Gehrig, Heinie Manush, Bill Terry and Hack Wilson.

We sim 2 weeks at a time, on a Tues-Thurs-Sat schedule, so the pace is pretty rapid.

We will be switching to OOTP6 although not right away. Most likely the 1923 season will be OOTP5 and the 1924 season will be OOTP6, although that does remain to be determined. Ownership of the game is required, so owner will be expected to own 5 and 6 when we upgrade.

Click here to submit an application.

UKSubs · 04-09-2004, 03:53 PM

So, why should you want to take over either the Washington Senators (First in War, First in Peace, Last in the American League East) or the Cleveland Indians in The Ball ALIVE?

First, there are very few leagues set in the Roaring 20s. So, it is rare that one gets a chance to play using such greats as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson.

Second, the league has two divisions and free agency, while deviating from the historical aspect, allows everyone to have a chance at the ultimate prize, a World Series victory and immortality in the scrolling banner of League Champions past.

Third, despite the fact that the Senators and Indians have the two worst records in The Ball ALIVE!!!!!, there is plenty of reason for hope.

The Washington Senators will almost certainly have the first pick overall in 1923, which will allow the new owner a chance at drafting Lou Gehrig. Gehrig should be a cornerstone first baseman for the next twenty years and when added to such young talent as the Fordham Flash, Frankie Frisch and hurler Johnny Morrisson, the first pick overall two seasons ago, the Senators could easily be the dynasty of the 1920s.

The Cleveland Indians will likely finish with the second pick overall. Which would guarantee them another excellent young hitter or perhaps even pitcher to complement some of the talent already assembled. The Indians possess one of the finest pitchers in the league in Walter Cooper. They also have some hitting stars for today and tomorrow in the forms of Tioga George Burns and Hazen "Kiki" Cuyler.

So, if you are looking for a league run by experienced commissioners who know a lot about baseball history as well understanding that a league needs to be fun, look no further than The Ball ALIVE!!!!! (See above for the link to the homepage and application.)

CDL Commish · 04-09-2004, 05:29 PM

Really the only reason to join the TBA is the exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are certainly an excitable bunch as evidenced the the logo! Join now or be left out in the cold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04-09-2004, 11:43 AM	#1
jimedrice Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Western Mass Posts: 222	The Ball ALIVE!!! - 1922 Historical League -- has 2 openings The BALL... it's... it's... ALIVE!!! has the Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators available. We are a historical league which started in 1919 and are currently wrapping up the 1922 season, our 4th. Financials are turned on, and there is a salary cap. Rookies are hand edited by the one and only UKSubs98. The 1923 rookies include such personalities as Lou Gehrig, Heinie Manush, Bill Terry and Hack Wilson. We sim 2 weeks at a time, on a Tues-Thurs-Sat schedule, so the pace is pretty rapid. We will be switching to OOTP6 although not right away. Most likely the 1923 season will be OOTP5 and the 1924 season will be OOTP6, although that does remain to be determined. Ownership of the game is required, so owner will be expected to own 5 and 6 when we upgrade. Click here to submit an application. __________________ ex-RANZBA commish • ex-CDL Commish • ex-4CBA Commish • ex-FOBL • ex-BTTF • ex-SLOP • ex-CCB Last edited by jimedrice; 04-09-2004 at 01:58 PM.

04-09-2004, 03:53 PM	#2
UKSubs Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 272	So, why should you want to take over either the Washington Senators (First in War, First in Peace, Last in the American League East) or the Cleveland Indians in The Ball ALIVE? First, there are very few leagues set in the Roaring 20s. So, it is rare that one gets a chance to play using such greats as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson. Second, the league has two divisions and free agency, while deviating from the historical aspect, allows everyone to have a chance at the ultimate prize, a World Series victory and immortality in the scrolling banner of League Champions past. Third, despite the fact that the Senators and Indians have the two worst records in The Ball ALIVE!!!!!, there is plenty of reason for hope. The Washington Senators will almost certainly have the first pick overall in 1923, which will allow the new owner a chance at drafting Lou Gehrig. Gehrig should be a cornerstone first baseman for the next twenty years and when added to such young talent as the Fordham Flash, Frankie Frisch and hurler Johnny Morrisson, the first pick overall two seasons ago, the Senators could easily be the dynasty of the 1920s. The Cleveland Indians will likely finish with the second pick overall. Which would guarantee them another excellent young hitter or perhaps even pitcher to complement some of the talent already assembled. The Indians possess one of the finest pitchers in the league in Walter Cooper. They also have some hitting stars for today and tomorrow in the forms of Tioga George Burns and Hazen "Kiki" Cuyler. So, if you are looking for a league run by experienced commissioners who know a lot about baseball history as well understanding that a league needs to be fun, look no further than The Ball ALIVE!!!!! (See above for the link to the homepage and application.) __________________ Counter Culture Baseball Commissioner/Houston Astros RANZBA Adelaide Crows

04-09-2004, 05:29 PM	#3
CDL Commish Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 140	Really the only reason to join the TBA is the exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are certainly an excitable bunch as evidenced the the logo! Join now or be left out in the cold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Matt Skutley CDL Commish \| Brewers GM TBA!!!!!!\| Braves GM