1998 North American Baseball League

Astros33Resurrected · 07-26-2009, 10:15 PM

This is a dynasty I'll be doing based on MLB striking at the end of 1997. More to come later!

Astros33Resurrected · 07-26-2009, 10:22 PM

New Cities Announced for NABL

11/27/1997

With the cities of Brooklyn, Hartford, Washington Dc, Nashville, Portland, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix already announced to have teams for the 1998 season, the rest were announced. They will be Philadelphia, Charlotte, Tallahassee, Biloxi, Sacremento, Cheyenne, San Antonio, Sante Fe and Monterrey.

The logos or mascots for each team have yet to be announced. The only two to be leaked are the Philadelphia Freedom Fighters and Arizona Arachnids.

Astros33Resurrected · 07-26-2009, 10:28 PM

Divisions Set!

12/2/1997

All team names have been announced and the divisions have been set. There will be two leagues. One will be east while the other is west. Each league will have two divisions, a north and south. Here is what it will look like

East League
North
Brooklyn Bats
Hartford Heralds
Philadelphia Freedom Fighters
DC Destroyers

South
Charlotte Cournels
Nashville Nightmare
Tallahassee Sting Rays
Biloxi Old Dixie

West League
North
Sacremento Tsunami
Portland Panthers
Utah Stars
Cheyenne Cowboys

South
San Antonio Missions
Arizona Arachnids
Sante Fe Scorpions
Monterrey Tropicals

Astros33Resurrected · 07-27-2009, 01:32 PM

San Antonio Express News

1/7/1998

The NABL initial draft was held last night. It was comprised mostly of former college and high school players along with some independent and minor league free agents. MLB free agents will have a chance to sign with a NABL team starting in March. The top players taken by our own San Antonio Missions are as follows.

1st pick overall-
2B-Dustin Mcgowan
Dustin is a 26 yo hard hitting second baseman. He played college ball at North Carolina before being drafted in the 3rd round of the 1993 MLB draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. Dustin showed great power potential in the lower minor leagues, but stalled out at AA. He impressed Missions' scouts with an amazing hitting display during workouts.

17th pick overall-
SP-John Smith
Smith is a 21 yo right hander, formerly of the independent league. Smith was a solid star in high school and was recruited by major schools, including usc, texas and fresno state. John was drafter in the 6th round of the 1996 draft by the New York Yankees. He was released after only pitching 2 games in 2 minor league seasons due to arm troubles.

33rd pick overall-
CF- James Darr
Darr is a 25 yo left handed hitter with blazing speed. He also has a very good eye. Darr was drafted out of high school by the Atlanta Braves in the 11th round of the 1991 draft. He led all of AA in stolen bases three times, but never could get his average to a respectable level.

49th pick overall-
C- George Lavine
George is a 28 yo offensive catcher. He doesnt call games well and has trouble making throws. But he makes up for it with his plate discipline and high average ability. George was expected to be the catcher of the future when selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round of the 1990 MLB draft, but he never panned out. George made it to AAA twice in his career, but never could break in with the big club.

07-26-2009, 10:15 PM	#1
Astros33Resurrected Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 2,213	1998 North American Baseball League This is a dynasty I'll be doing based on MLB striking at the end of 1997. More to come later!

07-26-2009, 10:22 PM	#2
Astros33Resurrected Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 2,213	New Cities Announced for NABL 11/27/1997 With the cities of Brooklyn, Hartford, Washington Dc, Nashville, Portland, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix already announced to have teams for the 1998 season, the rest were announced. They will be Philadelphia, Charlotte, Tallahassee, Biloxi, Sacremento, Cheyenne, San Antonio, Sante Fe and Monterrey. The logos or mascots for each team have yet to be announced. The only two to be leaked are the Philadelphia Freedom Fighters and Arizona Arachnids.

07-26-2009, 10:28 PM	#3
Astros33Resurrected Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 2,213	Divisions Set! 12/2/1997 All team names have been announced and the divisions have been set. There will be two leagues. One will be east while the other is west. Each league will have two divisions, a north and south. Here is what it will look like East League North Brooklyn Bats Hartford Heralds Philadelphia Freedom Fighters DC Destroyers South Charlotte Cournels Nashville Nightmare Tallahassee Sting Rays Biloxi Old Dixie West League North Sacremento Tsunami Portland Panthers Utah Stars Cheyenne Cowboys South San Antonio Missions Arizona Arachnids Sante Fe Scorpions Monterrey Tropicals

07-27-2009, 01:32 PM	#4
Astros33Resurrected Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 2,213	San Antonio Express News 1/7/1998 The NABL initial draft was held last night. It was comprised mostly of former college and high school players along with some independent and minor league free agents. MLB free agents will have a chance to sign with a NABL team starting in March. The top players taken by our own San Antonio Missions are as follows. 1st pick overall- 2B-Dustin Mcgowan Dustin is a 26 yo hard hitting second baseman. He played college ball at North Carolina before being drafted in the 3rd round of the 1993 MLB draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. Dustin showed great power potential in the lower minor leagues, but stalled out at AA. He impressed Missions' scouts with an amazing hitting display during workouts. 17th pick overall- SP-John Smith Smith is a 21 yo right hander, formerly of the independent league. Smith was a solid star in high school and was recruited by major schools, including usc, texas and fresno state. John was drafter in the 6th round of the 1996 draft by the New York Yankees. He was released after only pitching 2 games in 2 minor league seasons due to arm troubles. 33rd pick overall- CF- James Darr Darr is a 25 yo left handed hitter with blazing speed. He also has a very good eye. Darr was drafted out of high school by the Atlanta Braves in the 11th round of the 1991 draft. He led all of AA in stolen bases three times, but never could get his average to a respectable level. 49th pick overall- C- George Lavine George is a 28 yo offensive catcher. He doesnt call games well and has trouble making throws. But he makes up for it with his plate discipline and high average ability. George was expected to be the catcher of the future when selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round of the 1990 MLB draft, but he never panned out. George made it to AAA twice in his career, but never could break in with the big club.