Other Reality Baseball Needs Active Owners

joshuaaaaaa · 10-09-2004, 02:33 PM

Other Reality Baseball is about to enter its 10th season, and we're currently looking for 4 active owners. Experience is not a necessity, although its preferred. Mostly, what we want are owners who will be committed to being involved in the league. ORB is a writing league, with minimum participation requirements, and penalties for falling short and rewards for exceeding expectations. ORB is quasi-historical, with the player pool/draft pool using only actual MLB players. While we're still at 26 teams, we have split into 3 divisions/league and have a wild-card, which we've found (as with MLB) increases interest in the league down the stretch.

Interested? Then submit an application .

Have questions? Drop me a line.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Fearbobafett · 10-10-2004, 07:03 AM

It is a fun league and life got in the way of the four owners returnning. We are about to start the 1991 seasons, and there are a couple of contenders available.

Papa Roux · 10-10-2004, 10:54 AM

The ORB is an outstanding historical league. Here is a quick look at the teams that are available:

Baltimore - The Orioles won the AL East in 1990, but came up short in the playoffs. The pitching staff is headed by Greg Booker (16-7 2.40) and young Greg Maddux (12-11 3.93). The hitting stars are Ellis Burks (.295 27 100) and Cal Ripkin (.313 19 75).

Minnesota - The Twins were eliminated from the AL Wild Card race on the last day of the season. Kent Hrbek (.297 40 135), Kal Daniels (.314 32 133), and Juan Samuel (.290 33 103) power the second best offense in the ORB.

Pittsburgh - The Pirates came in third in the NL Central. Fred McGriff (.274 37 138), Ken Caminiti (.312 19 97), and Joe Carter (.289 26 98) are mashers. The big winner on the pitching staff was middle reliever Luis Aquino (17-4 4.43).

Milwaukee - The Brewers missed the playoffs in 1990, finishing third in the tough AL Central. John Fulgham (17-11 4.38) and Frank Tanana (17-8 3.02) led the pitching staff. The offense is built around veterans Robin Yount (.271 26 98) and Paul Molitor (.316 12 87).

joshuaaaaaa · 10-10-2004, 11:49 AM

We may have an owner for Milwaukee, and fortunately, Tanana retired in the off-season!

However, do to other time committments, the KC Royals have opened up. I wish I could put as much good stuff up about them as Ed did about the other 4 teams, however they have been cellar dwellars in the AL Central for some time and are still rebuilding.

Recte44 · 10-10-2004, 03:58 PM

I'd really like to see some new faces in this league. It's a great, enjoyable league...we just need some new blood in here to help bump the activity level up a bit.

If you love the 80's and 90's, join up now!

joshuaaaaaa · 10-11-2004, 10:11 AM

Bumping this up...we're still looking for 4 owners.

EdGien · 10-11-2004, 02:58 PM

join league now. i like league and win many games. be with me in this league. i give 4 star to this league.

Recte44 · 10-11-2004, 05:17 PM

Ok, that was a bit frightening.

Fearbobafett · 10-11-2004, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBC Chairman

Ok, that was a bit frightening.

I was lost for words, when I read it originally.

Recte44 · 10-11-2004, 06:30 PM

Hey folks, still plenty of room in this league. We're holding off starting the offseason before we fill our vacancies. Come on over.

Aussie Mark · 10-11-2004, 07:59 PM

This is a great league, featuring many of today's MLB stars in their younger days. The ORB is well run by a governing board, with very clear and consistent rules, and lots of nice add-on features. Get in now while you still can.

Papa Roux · 10-11-2004, 11:01 PM

The Kansas City Royals are available in the ORB. They were a dismal 66-96 in 1990, but have a solid core of young hitters including Albert Belle, Robin Ventura, Luis Gonzalez, and Bo Jackson. They also have the 6th overall pick in the 1991 Rookie Draft. I wonder if Pudge Rodriguez will fall that far? The Royals have suffered 8 straight losing seasons. Do you have what it takes to turn around this franchise?

ProudMexican · 10-12-2004, 10:08 AM

I'll take the Blue Jays.

joshuaaaaaa · 10-12-2004, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProudMexican

I'll take the Blue Jays.

Well, that might upset the Blue Jays owner.

Right now they aren't one of the open teams.

We've had several responses, and right now the most likely teams that are still open are Kansas City, Minnesota and Texas. Plans are being made to help out with Texas' dire financial straits. If you're still interested, post an application to the boards.

Thanks!

joshuaaaaaa · 10-13-2004, 02:54 PM

We're getting close. By the end of today, we'll probably be down to having 1 team open (either KC, Minnesota or Texas, and most likely Texas). Still looking for applicants and vultures. What's a vulture? Check out the website and see

joshuaaaaaa · 10-15-2004, 08:49 PM

The only team left open is Texas. They were having financial problems, which were mostly rectified by selling off some players, and they just drafted Jim Thome in the 1st round of the draft. They will be a challenge for an owner, and they also have a lot of potential. Are you up to the task?

Recte44 · 10-18-2004, 06:15 PM

Bump.

Still need a strong GM to take over Texas. Want a challenge, with real 90's players? This league is fun! Come on over!

10-09-2004, 02:33 PM	#1
joshuaaaaaa All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 633	Other Reality Baseball Needs Active Owners Other Reality Baseball is about to enter its 10th season, and we're currently looking for 4 active owners. Experience is not a necessity, although its preferred. Mostly, what we want are owners who will be committed to being involved in the league. ORB is a writing league, with minimum participation requirements, and penalties for falling short and rewards for exceeding expectations. ORB is quasi-historical, with the player pool/draft pool using only actual MLB players. While we're still at 26 teams, we have split into 3 divisions/league and have a wild-card, which we've found (as with MLB) increases interest in the league down the stretch. Interested? Then submit an application . Have questions? Drop me a line. We're looking forward to hearing from you! __________________ Baltimore Monarchs-GUBA Baltimore Orioles-ORB2 "One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." ~Henry Ford ~

10-10-2004, 07:03 AM	#2
Fearbobafett Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lake in the hills Il Posts: 74	It is a fun league and life got in the way of the four owners returnning. We are about to start the 1991 seasons, and there are a couple of contenders available. Last edited by Fearbobafett; 10-11-2004 at 03:50 PM.

10-10-2004, 10:54 AM	#3
Papa Roux Bat Boy Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4	The ORB is an outstanding historical league. Here is a quick look at the teams that are available: *Baltimore* - The Orioles won the AL East in 1990, but came up short in the playoffs. The pitching staff is headed by Greg Booker (16-7 2.40) and young Greg Maddux (12-11 3.93). The hitting stars are Ellis Burks (.295 27 100) and Cal Ripkin (.313 19 75). *Minnesota* - The Twins were eliminated from the AL Wild Card race on the last day of the season. Kent Hrbek (.297 40 135), Kal Daniels (.314 32 133), and Juan Samuel (.290 33 103) power the second best offense in the ORB. *Pittsburgh* - The Pirates came in third in the NL Central. Fred McGriff (.274 37 138), Ken Caminiti (.312 19 97), and Joe Carter (.289 26 98) are mashers. The big winner on the pitching staff was middle reliever Luis Aquino (17-4 4.43). *Milwaukee* - The Brewers missed the playoffs in 1990, finishing third in the tough AL Central. John Fulgham (17-11 4.38) and Frank Tanana (17-8 3.02) led the pitching staff. The offense is built around veterans Robin Yount (.271 26 98) and Paul Molitor (.316 12 87). __________________ Ed Horton NOBL Chicago Cubs (2002-2008) / NOBL Florida Marlins (2011-present) NL East Champs 2002-2007, NL WC 2008 ORB California Angels (1987-1992) Retired ORB Champions 1991 AL West Champs 1989 & 1991, AL WC 1990 & 1992

10-10-2004, 11:49 AM	#4
joshuaaaaaa All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 633	We may have an owner for Milwaukee, and fortunately, Tanana retired in the off-season! However, do to other time committments, the KC Royals have opened up. I wish I could put as much good stuff up about them as Ed did about the other 4 teams, however they have been cellar dwellars in the AL Central for some time and are still rebuilding. __________________ Baltimore Monarchs-GUBA Baltimore Orioles-ORB2 "One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." ~Henry Ford ~

10-10-2004, 03:58 PM	#5
Recte44 Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 2,813	I'd really like to see some new faces in this league. It's a great, enjoyable league...we just need some new blood in here to help bump the activity level up a bit. If you love the 80's and 90's, join up now! __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, The Brewster Baseball Association- fictional league (JOIN NOW)

10-11-2004, 10:11 AM	#6
joshuaaaaaa All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 633	Bumping this up...we're still looking for 4 owners. __________________ Baltimore Monarchs-GUBA Baltimore Orioles-ORB2 "One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." ~Henry Ford ~

10-11-2004, 02:58 PM	#7
EdGien Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Plainfield, WI Posts: 70	join league now. i like league and win many games. be with me in this league. i give 4 star to this league.

10-11-2004, 05:17 PM	#8
Recte44 Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 2,813	Ok, that was a bit frightening. __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, The Brewster Baseball Association- fictional league (JOIN NOW)

10-11-2004, 06:30 PM	#10
Recte44 Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 2,813	Hey folks, still plenty of room in this league. We're holding off starting the offseason before we fill our vacancies. Come on over. __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, The Brewster Baseball Association- fictional league (JOIN NOW)

10-11-2004, 07:59 PM	#11
Aussie Mark Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Downunder Posts: 489	This is a great league, featuring many of today's MLB stars in their younger days. The ORB is well run by a governing board, with very clear and consistent rules, and lots of nice add-on features. Get in now while you still can. __________________ Cheers Mark

10-11-2004, 11:01 PM	#12
Papa Roux Bat Boy Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4	The Kansas City Royals are available in the ORB. They were a dismal 66-96 in 1990, but have a solid core of young hitters including Albert Belle, Robin Ventura, Luis Gonzalez, and Bo Jackson. They also have the 6th overall pick in the 1991 Rookie Draft. I wonder if Pudge Rodriguez will fall that far? The Royals have suffered 8 straight losing seasons. Do you have what it takes to turn around this franchise? __________________ Ed Horton NOBL Chicago Cubs (2002-2008) / NOBL Florida Marlins (2011-present) NL East Champs 2002-2007, NL WC 2008 ORB California Angels (1987-1992) Retired ORB Champions 1991 AL West Champs 1989 & 1991, AL WC 1990 & 1992

10-12-2004, 10:08 AM	#13
ProudMexican Bat Boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mexico Posts: 6	I'll take the Blue Jays. __________________ Leading the movement against the Canadians and Americans, the North American bastards.

10-13-2004, 02:54 PM	#15
joshuaaaaaa All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 633	We're getting close. By the end of today, we'll probably be down to having 1 team open (either KC, Minnesota or Texas, and most likely Texas). Still looking for applicants and vultures. What's a vulture? Check out the website and see __________________ Baltimore Monarchs-GUBA Baltimore Orioles-ORB2 "One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." ~Henry Ford ~

10-15-2004, 08:49 PM	#16
joshuaaaaaa All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 633	The only team left open is Texas. They were having financial problems, which were mostly rectified by selling off some players, and they just drafted Jim Thome in the 1st round of the draft. They will be a challenge for an owner, and they also have a lot of potential. Are you up to the task? __________________ Baltimore Monarchs-GUBA Baltimore Orioles-ORB2 "One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." ~Henry Ford ~

10-18-2004, 06:15 PM	#17
Recte44 Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 2,813	Bump. Still need a strong GM to take over Texas. Want a challenge, with real 90's players? This league is fun! Come on over! __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, The Brewster Baseball Association- fictional league (JOIN NOW)