Semi-historical deadball league is converting and expanding

bulldog55 · 06-23-2008, 12:59 PM

Tired of all those same old modern leagues? Looking for a unique challenge in a creative environment?

The year is 1870. The Trans-Continental Baseball Association, the first professional baseball league in history, just finished its inaugural season, and now we plan to convert to v9 and add a new eastern major league.

You can view the league report here - BNN Home Page

TCBA was founded by the owners of the Union and Central Pacific Railroads as a way to promote their new transcontinental railroad. The league's first season was a major success, and now they are teaming with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to form a major eastern league, getting the jump on what would have been the National Association. From here on out, the major historical players from each year will be available in the amateur draft, alongside the generated fictional players who form the majority of the league. The league is mostly meant as a fictional, alternate-universe twist on the history of baseball and the country.

Also unique from the old major leagues is free agency (eligibility after 8 seasons) and an amateur draft, giving it a more modern feel and active offseason.

karadur · 06-23-2008, 01:09 PM

Interested but need more details:
Required participation levels? Writing requirements?
Sim schedule?
Forums?

bulldog55 · 06-23-2008, 01:42 PM

There are no requirements on participation, just that you don't neglect your team, participate in league votes, make timely draft picks, etc. There are no writing requirements, though I plan to introduce a reward system where writing articles increases your fan interest. Sims are three days a week (Mon night, Wed night, Sat morning) and I have a forum on the league's server.

bulldog55 · 06-23-2008, 04:24 PM

Update: we have four owners so far, and are looking for at least 8 before we can expand.

claphamsa · 06-23-2008, 08:10 PM

how will expansion be done? will the expansion teams have a chance to be competitive?

bulldog55 · 06-23-2008, 08:43 PM

Sorry, I should have specified that it will be a new league within the universe, that will have its own initial draft. Every team will have a chance to be competitive.

claphamsa · 06-23-2008, 09:27 PM

scouts? no scouts?

miket · 06-23-2008, 10:18 PM

I would love to get in if you will have me.

I am new to OOTP (had it a few years ago but got wrapped up in Strat) and would like to get into a league like this.

Any midwestern city would be great

KC
Chicago
or really anywhere.

Mike Turpin

Please contact me via email at miket00@hotmail.com

bigargon · 06-24-2008, 05:58 AM

i am interested sound like fun.

I am up for Albany or brooklyn .

can we name the team?

e-mail me at : bigargon@yahoo.com

tkirch · 06-24-2008, 09:15 AM

I am interested as well:
Milwaukee, Louisville, Cheyenne

todd@thetaxcenteronline.com

bulldog55 · 06-24-2008, 10:29 AM

There has been a lot of response and we're almost filled up.

I really would like to find an owner for Oakland, as we need another team in the west.

Left in the east is Buffalo, Cleveland and Louisville. We have an odd number of owners in the east so we'll either need one or three more there.

umwol13 · 06-24-2008, 10:29 AM

I am interested. I live in Brooklyn so it would be great if I can have Brooklyn. If taken, DC is fine, so will Cincy or Cleve, or any others.

seinfeld4 (at) gmail (dot) com

umwol13 · 06-24-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulldog55

There has been a lot of response and we're almost filled up.

I really would like to find an owner for Oakland, as we need another team in the west.

Left in the east is Buffalo, Cleveland and Louisville. We have an odd number of owners in the east so we'll either need one or three more there.

Okay, I'll take Oakland.

bulldog55 · 06-24-2008, 10:38 AM

Great, we now have an even number of owners. We're not going to start quite yet, so if anyone else wants any eastern teams - Buffalo, Cleveland, Louisville, or Albany - let me know. I'd still like to fill two or four of those if we can.

Old Reliable · 06-24-2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulldog55

Great, we now have an even number of owners. We're not going to start quite yet, so if anyone else wants any eastern teams - Buffalo, Cleveland, Louisville, or Albany - let me know. I'd still like to fill two or four of those if we can.

If I was the one who got Brooklyn, as close as my heart is to Brooklyn, I'd give it up to someone who fer cryin' out loud actually lives there . . . but, I don't want Oakland (can't say why, exactly) . . . would take Buffalo.

bulldog55 · 06-24-2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Reliable

If I was the one who got Brooklyn, as close as my heart is to Brooklyn, I'd give it up to someone who fer cryin' out loud actually lives there . . . but, I don't want Oakland (can't say why, exactly) . . . would take Buffalo.

I have you down for Philly, actually. Is that ok?

Old Reliable · 06-24-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulldog55

I have you down for Philly, actually. Is that ok?

I'm phine with Philly.

bulldog55 · 06-24-2008, 02:57 PM

Found an owner for Buffalo. One more for Louisville or Cleveland?

bulldog55 · 06-24-2008, 03:28 PM

Buffalo and Cleveland have been taken. We're moving ahead this weekend, so if two other people want Louisville and Albany, we can get you in this week. Otherwise, we'll seek out expansion owners next season.

Gudy2Shoes · 06-24-2008, 03:57 PM

I'm interested in taking a team...either one really.

I'm brand new to OOTP, so I may need some help here and there, but I have quite a bit of sim and baseball experience.

06-23-2008, 12:59 PM	#1
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,482	Semi-historical deadball league is converting and expanding Tired of all those same old modern leagues? Looking for a unique challenge in a creative environment? The year is 1870. The Trans-Continental Baseball Association, the first professional baseball league in history, just finished its inaugural season, and now we plan to convert to v9 and add a new eastern major league. You can view the league report here - BNN Home Page TCBA was founded by the owners of the Union and Central Pacific Railroads as a way to promote their new transcontinental railroad. The league's first season was a major success, and now they are teaming with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to form a major eastern league, getting the jump on what would have been the National Association. From here on out, the major historical players from each year will be available in the amateur draft, alongside the generated fictional players who form the majority of the league. The league is mostly meant as a fictional, alternate-universe twist on the history of baseball and the country. Also unique from the old major leagues is free agency (eligibility after 8 seasons) and an amateur draft, giving it a more modern feel and active offseason. __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular. Last edited by bulldog55; 07-07-2008 at 11:54 AM.

06-23-2008, 01:42 PM	#3
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,482	There are no requirements on participation, just that you don't neglect your team, participate in league votes, make timely draft picks, etc. There are no writing requirements, though I plan to introduce a reward system where writing articles increases your fan interest. Sims are three days a week (Mon night, Wed night, Sat morning) and I have a forum on the league's server. __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular.

06-23-2008, 04:24 PM	#4
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,482	Update: we have four owners so far, and are looking for at least 8 before we can expand. __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular.

06-23-2008, 08:10 PM	#5
claphamsa Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 75	how will expansion be done? will the expansion teams have a chance to be competitive? __________________ RANZBA South Sydny Rabbotohs NPBL New Jersey Shore AFBL West Virginia Hollers

06-23-2008, 08:43 PM	#6
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,482	Sorry, I should have specified that it will be a new league within the universe, that will have its own initial draft. Every team will have a chance to be competitive. __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular.

06-23-2008, 01:09 PM	#2
karadur Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 298	Interested but need more details: Required participation levels? Writing requirements? Sim schedule? Forums?

06-23-2008, 09:27 PM	#7
claphamsa Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 75	scouts? no scouts? __________________ RANZBA South Sydny Rabbotohs NPBL New Jersey Shore AFBL West Virginia Hollers

06-23-2008, 10:18 PM	#8
miket Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 12	Openings I would love to get in if you will have me. I am new to OOTP (had it a few years ago but got wrapped up in Strat) and would like to get into a league like this. Any midwestern city would be great KC Chicago or really anywhere. Mike Turpin Please contact me via email at miket00@hotmail.com

06-24-2008, 05:58 AM	#9
bigargon Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	i am interested sound like fun. I am up for Albany or brooklyn . can we name the team? e-mail me at : bigargon@yahoo.com

06-24-2008, 09:15 AM	#10
tkirch Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 196	I am interested as well: Milwaukee, Louisville, Cheyenne todd@thetaxcenteronline.com

06-24-2008, 10:29 AM	#11
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,482	There has been a lot of response and we're almost filled up. I really would like to find an owner for Oakland, as we need another team in the west. Left in the east is Buffalo, Cleveland and Louisville. We have an odd number of owners in the east so we'll either need one or three more there. __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular.

06-24-2008, 10:29 AM	#12
umwol13 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 52	I am interested. I live in Brooklyn so it would be great if I can have Brooklyn. If taken, DC is fine, so will Cincy or Cleve, or any others. seinfeld4 (at) gmail (dot) com Last edited by umwol13; 06-24-2008 at 11:39 AM.

06-24-2008, 10:38 AM	#14
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,482	Great, we now have an even number of owners. We're not going to start quite yet, so if anyone else wants any eastern teams - Buffalo, Cleveland, Louisville, or Albany - let me know. I'd still like to fill two or four of those if we can. __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular.

06-24-2008, 02:57 PM	#18
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,482	Found an owner for Buffalo. One more for Louisville or Cleveland? __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular.

06-24-2008, 03:28 PM	#19
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,482	Buffalo and Cleveland have been taken. We're moving ahead this weekend, so if two other people want Louisville and Albany, we can get you in this week. Otherwise, we'll seek out expansion owners next season. __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular.

06-24-2008, 03:57 PM	#20
Gudy2Shoes Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Golden Valley, MN Posts: 73	I'm interested in taking a team...either one really. I'm brand new to OOTP, so I may need some help here and there, but I have quite a bit of sim and baseball experience.