An Alternative Universes Historical Abstract.

Ragtime Willie · 05-24-2007, 11:31 PM

This is an idea I had for a dynasty which is either brilliant or stupid, I'm not sure which yet.

As baseball fans, I'm sure you'ore all familiar with Bill James and the 2000 version of his historical abstract, wherein he listed the top 100 players at each position (top 100 catchers etc.). I am playing a historical league (no three-year recalc, I LIVE ON THE EDGE) and once I reach 2000, I plan on taking the top 100 by VORP, doing a James-esque 3-5 sentence write-up on each player while doing a cheesy countdown at each position.

Since right now I'm in 1941 in my league a final version won't be up for quite a while, so I'm looking for feedback on the actual idea before I begin.

An obvious drawback to this is I'll be writing a cutesy little summation for exactly 1000 players. The amount of creative work on my part is going to be ridiculous. However, I'm hoping it turns out fun.

Leave yr feedback here and I'll pretend to take it into account.

ifspuds · 05-25-2007, 12:10 AM

Hey, I think it sounds like a great idea. A lot of work, but definitely entertaining to read.

lewis31lewis52 · 05-26-2007, 09:12 AM

This is a great idea.

Are you going to be writing from the idea that we have no idea who these players are? I mean, are you going to be making no references to what happened in real life?

Ragtime Willie · 05-27-2007, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lewis31lewis52

Are you going to be writing from the idea that we have no idea who these players are? I mean, are you going to be making no references to what happened in real life?

That's exactly what I'm doing. Maybe a few paralells or oblique references, but it will be entirely from the perspective of an alternate universe.

lewis31lewis52 · 05-27-2007, 11:10 AM

Excellent. I was hoping you wouldn't be comparing how players did in the sim versus real life.

metsgeek · 05-28-2007, 09:29 PM

Love the Baseball Abstract. This is an awesome idea. Pace yourself, though. You don't want to run out of steam.

05-24-2007, 11:31 PM	#1
Ragtime Willie Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21	An Alternative Universes Historical Abstract. This is an idea I had for a dynasty which is either brilliant or stupid, I'm not sure which yet. As baseball fans, I'm sure you'ore all familiar with Bill James and the 2000 version of his historical abstract, wherein he listed the top 100 players at each position (top 100 catchers etc.). I am playing a historical league (no three-year recalc, I LIVE ON THE EDGE) and once I reach 2000, I plan on taking the top 100 by VORP, doing a James-esque 3-5 sentence write-up on each player while doing a cheesy countdown at each position. Since right now I'm in 1941 in my league a final version won't be up for quite a while, so I'm looking for feedback on the actual idea before I begin. An obvious drawback to this is I'll be writing a cutesy little summation for exactly 1000 players. The amount of creative work on my part is going to be ridiculous. However, I'm hoping it turns out fun. Leave yr feedback here and I'll pretend to take it into account.

05-25-2007, 12:10 AM	#2
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,117	Hey, I think it sounds like a great idea. A lot of work, but definitely entertaining to read. __________________ Jeff Watson Former dynasty writer and online league player, now mostly retired

05-26-2007, 09:12 AM	#3
lewis31lewis52 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Michigan University Posts: 580	This is a great idea. Are you going to be writing from the idea that we have no idea who these players are? I mean, are you going to be making no references to what happened in real life? __________________

05-27-2007, 11:10 AM	#5
lewis31lewis52 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Michigan University Posts: 580	Excellent. I was hoping you wouldn't be comparing how players did in the sim versus real life. __________________

05-28-2007, 09:29 PM	#6
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	Love the Baseball Abstract. This is an awesome idea. Pace yourself, though. You don't want to run out of steam. __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!