Federal Union Announces Pact with Pro Circuit!

Cooleyvol · 06-12-2005, 10:43 AM

The Federal Union has announced a pact with the Pro Circuit !

The Federal Union is a historical fictional league containing 8 teams and will begin in 1901 very soon!

The Union will run in the same season as the Circuit and will, among other things, serve as a league for owners to 'be on the waiting list' for the Pro Circuit. The two leagues will conclude their seasons at about the same time. While owners will not be required to leave the Union for the Circuit should vacancies arise in the senior circuit, those who are interested in the brand of ball the Circuit offers may use it as a training ground for future Circuit ownership.

The Union was begun in 1890 and 11 seasons have been simmed and included in its CatoBase!

After 11 seasons, winning pcts of its 8 clubs range from .492 to .520, so parity has been achieved.

All clubs have won their league crown by now.

The Union will feature:
--specialized name files that give era correct player names
--86 game schedule (with interleague play)
--specialized injury file that includes death, suspensions, and league-jumping
--no financials, but a 'protection draft' after each season
--Deadball era settings/outcomes
--tweaked progression of amateurs to allow for the short season
--fictional managers who can be hired/fired by the owner
--2 sims per week

Players, at any time through the injury file, may jump leagues.

If you like the Circuit, then you're Union material!

Drop me an email if you'd like to be a Union owner which could turn into a spot in the Professional Circuit at volunteer1967@hotmail.com

If you have a love for old time base ball AND a fictional world, the Union/PC are right for you!

I will not be an owner in this league and Circuit owners will not own in this league unless it is not filled from the 'non Circuit' world.

The league will begin with the 1901 amateur draft (file up soon) so there'll be no long, drawn out initial draft. We'll be simming soon!

Hopefully, when v7 comes out, this league will be incorporated into the same league file as the PC, bringing the two leagues even closer together!

Future expansion of the PC COULD come from the Union clubs.

Thanks for taking the time to read this lengthy description.

Cooleyvol · 06-12-2005, 08:45 PM

a bump for the Union................

Uniforms are now up.

spleen1015 · 06-13-2005, 12:46 AM

You are missing out on a great opportunity if you don't give this league a chance.

disposableheros · 06-13-2005, 01:08 AM

email sent

Cooleyvol · 06-13-2005, 10:10 AM

bump for the weekday crowd............

Bluenoser · 06-13-2005, 09:06 PM

Mark - tried sending you a PM but am getting the following message:

Cooleyvol has exceeded their stored private messages quota and can not accept further messages until they clear some space.

Greenevansj · 06-13-2005, 09:49 PM

I'd love to give it a shot. I'm a Newbie, so I'd need a ton of pointers. Please LMK exactly what I need to do in order to join. Thanks! -Jason

canadiancreed · 06-13-2005, 09:51 PM

a very cool idea

Cooleyvol · 06-13-2005, 09:53 PM

PM box is now emptied. I got your initial PM, Bruce.

Did you receive my reply?

Cooleyvol · 06-14-2005, 02:11 PM

One more bump before we assign teams and start simming!

If you have interest, we still need a couple solid owners.

Cooleyvol · 06-14-2005, 09:45 PM

The Union is full. Thanks to all who expressed interest!

canadiancreed · 06-14-2005, 09:54 PM

damn that was quick

rem · 06-14-2005, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canadiancreed

damn that was quick

Eight Teams.

canadiancreed · 06-14-2005, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remangiii

Eight Teams.

that does help matters

Cooleyvol · 06-14-2005, 11:01 PM

Could have filled more teams, but the size of the league will be one of its strong points.

jimbbow37 · 06-16-2005, 11:56 AM

Hey awesome idea Cooley!! Now only if my wonders can win

06-12-2005, 10:43 AM	#1
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	Federal Union Announces Pact with Pro Circuit! The Federal Union has announced a pact with the Pro Circuit ! The Federal Union is a historical fictional league containing 8 teams and will begin in 1901 very soon! The Union will run in the same season as the Circuit and will, among other things, serve as a league for owners to 'be on the waiting list' for the Pro Circuit. The two leagues will conclude their seasons at about the same time. While owners will not be required to leave the Union for the Circuit should vacancies arise in the senior circuit, those who are interested in the brand of ball the Circuit offers may use it as a training ground for future Circuit ownership. The Union was begun in 1890 and 11 seasons have been simmed and included in its CatoBase! After 11 seasons, winning pcts of its 8 clubs range from .492 to .520, so parity has been achieved. All clubs have won their league crown by now. The Union will feature: --specialized name files that give era correct player names --86 game schedule (with interleague play) --specialized injury file that includes death, suspensions, and league-jumping --no financials, but a 'protection draft' after each season --Deadball era settings/outcomes --tweaked progression of amateurs to allow for the short season --fictional managers who can be hired/fired by the owner --2 sims per week Players, at any time through the injury file, may jump leagues. If you like the Circuit, then you're Union material! Drop me an email if you'd like to be a Union owner which could turn into a spot in the Professional Circuit at volunteer1967@hotmail.com If you have a love for old time base ball AND a fictional world, the Union/PC are right for you! I will not be an owner in this league and Circuit owners will not own in this league unless it is not filled from the 'non Circuit' world. The league will begin with the 1901 amateur draft (file up soon) so there'll be no long, drawn out initial draft. We'll be simming soon! Hopefully, when v7 comes out, this league will be incorporated into the same league file as the PC, bringing the two leagues even closer together! Future expansion of the PC COULD come from the Union clubs. Thanks for taking the time to read this lengthy description.

06-13-2005, 01:08 AM	#4
disposableheros Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,332	email sent __________________ 2 Wild Cards, 11 Division Champs, 4 League Champs, 3 World Champs, and 3 Best GM awards Baseball Maelstrom - New York Mets - 180-149 .547 Corporate League Baseball - Coke Buzz - 889-649 .578 Western Hemisphere Baseball League - Santiago Saints - 672-793 .459 Record - 2428-2271 .517

06-13-2005, 09:51 PM	#8
canadiancreed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	a very cool idea __________________ PT21 PT22

06-14-2005, 09:54 PM	#12
canadiancreed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	damn that was quick __________________ PT21 PT22

06-16-2005, 11:56 AM	#16
jimbbow37 Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13	Another great idea by Cooley!! Hey awesome idea Cooley!! Now only if my wonders can win __________________ Jim Willoughby Pro Circuit Ft. Wayne Wonders 1895 WA Champs WWBL Missippi River Rates

06-12-2005, 08:45 PM	#2
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	a bump for the Union................ Uniforms are now up.

06-13-2005, 12:46 AM	#3
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,006	You are missing out on a great opportunity if you don't give this league a chance.

06-13-2005, 10:10 AM	#5
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	bump for the weekday crowd............

06-13-2005, 09:06 PM	#6
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,259	Mark - tried sending you a PM but am getting the following message: Cooleyvol has exceeded their stored private messages quota and can not accept further messages until they clear some space.

06-13-2005, 09:49 PM	#7
Greenevansj Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5	I'd love to give it a shot. I'm a Newbie, so I'd need a ton of pointers. Please LMK exactly what I need to do in order to join. Thanks! -Jason

06-13-2005, 09:53 PM	#9
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	PM box is now emptied. I got your initial PM, Bruce. Did you receive my reply?

06-14-2005, 02:11 PM	#10
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	One more bump before we assign teams and start simming! If you have interest, we still need a couple solid owners.

06-14-2005, 09:45 PM	#11
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	The Union is full. Thanks to all who expressed interest!

06-14-2005, 11:01 PM	#15
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	Could have filled more teams, but the size of the league will be one of its strong points.