PCL/MLB Historical

Cooleyvol · 08-18-2011, 02:46 PM

**This is an interest gauging thread**

With the PCL database finally finished (thanks to ctorg and Spritze for helping me with that), it is now possible to either run the PCL along or cohabitate it with MLB historically.

This thread is to gauge the interest in a PCL/MLB online league likely set to begin in 1919 (first year the PCL had 8 clubs). The PCL would be run alongside the MLB. Each league would have their own set of new players each season (likely to come in as free agents instead of a draft).

MLB would have its World Series while the PCL likely would merely crown its champ from the regular season standings.

MLB would play its normal length schedule while the PCL would play a 196 game schedule to closely replicate its long seasons of its history (my schedules for the PCL are in the Mods area).

So, basically, this would be a 1919 MLB historical league with the 8 team PCL running in the same universe, but totally separate. No free agent intermingling or rookie class mixing.

Ideally, in the late 50s, the leagues would 'merge' and begin using the standard db from that point on.

Name your interest here, but no team claiming at this point. I am simply trying to ascertain the level of interest. I look for staunch historical fans and/or big time PCL homers instead of just someone wanting a new online league. If you don't really care about historic baseball, this won't be for you.

patriotcoach · 08-18-2011, 05:40 PM

I'm a big historical fan but have never been part of historical online league.

I'd be interested in giving it a go though if you get enough interest.

Cooleyvol · 08-21-2011, 05:30 PM

Only one guy has interest in a 1919 MLB historical with a true PCL running along side it?

scott1964 · 08-21-2011, 08:57 PM

Me.

tharpri · 08-22-2011, 12:16 AM

I would be very interested I think historical leagues are the best and that sounds like a great concept

DWK · 08-22-2011, 08:17 AM

Count me in this sound very interesting

Spritze · 08-22-2011, 11:49 AM

Thou shalt find updated information on this issue in the Mods - Database Fools forum.

huskerdan25 · 08-22-2011, 01:00 PM

Mark, if you'll have me, I would definitely want to be a part of this effort. Thanks for your consideration.

Dan

Chicagofan76 · 08-22-2011, 07:37 PM

I love the idea, I use PCL in part for my minors for my historical league.

Members of the league would be able to choose from a MLB team or a PCL team? Or would the PCL just act as a feeder? Any chance of having control of a team in each if you don't get enough members for all 24 teams?

Cooleyvol · 08-22-2011, 08:04 PM

Sure, Dan.

The PCL wouldn't be a 'feeder' league. It would operate as an independent ML level league.

Unsure on multiple ownership.

progen · 08-24-2011, 10:49 PM

I'm interested!

Cooleyvol · 08-27-2011, 12:47 PM

I am moving forward with this league as I am sure it will be something different and should have no trouble finding owners. There has to be enough historical nuts left around here to fill this up even if the masses are now more into the MLB2K11 type leagues.

News very soon as I get the website up and operational. We'll officially fill teams at that time.

huskerdan25 · 08-27-2011, 12:59 PM

Looking forward to it Mark!

Dan

Cooleyvol · 08-27-2011, 01:22 PM

The 7 gentlemen who posted interest above this post may PM me with your club choice. prior to me filling the rest of the teams. You should give me a list of preferences (2 should be enough).

Keep it to one for now.

DWK · 08-27-2011, 01:39 PM

PM sent

DWK · 09-15-2011, 07:49 AM

Any news on this?

08-18-2011, 02:46 PM	#1
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	PCL/MLB Historical This is an interest gauging thread With the PCL database finally finished (thanks to ctorg and Spritze for helping me with that), it is now possible to either run the PCL along or cohabitate it with MLB historically. This thread is to gauge the interest in a PCL/MLB online league likely set to begin in 1919 (first year the PCL had 8 clubs). The PCL would be run alongside the MLB. Each league would have their own set of new players each season (likely to come in as free agents instead of a draft). MLB would have its World Series while the PCL likely would merely crown its champ from the regular season standings. MLB would play its normal length schedule while the PCL would play a 196 game schedule to closely replicate its long seasons of its history (my schedules for the PCL are in the Mods area). So, basically, this would be a 1919 MLB historical league with the 8 team PCL running in the same universe, but totally separate. No free agent intermingling or rookie class mixing. Ideally, in the late 50s, the leagues would 'merge' and begin using the standard db from that point on. Name your interest here, but no team claiming at this point. I am simply trying to ascertain the level of interest. I look for staunch historical fans and/or big time PCL homers instead of just someone wanting a new online league. If you don't really care about historic baseball, this won't be for you.

08-21-2011, 08:57 PM	#4
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,626	Me. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

08-22-2011, 12:16 AM	#5
tharpri Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 28	The best I would be very interested I think historical leagues are the best and that sounds like a great concept

08-18-2011, 05:40 PM	#2
patriotcoach Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 184	I'm a big historical fan but have never been part of historical online league. I'd be interested in giving it a go though if you get enough interest.

08-21-2011, 05:30 PM	#3
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	Only one guy has interest in a 1919 MLB historical with a true PCL running along side it?

08-22-2011, 08:17 AM	#6
DWK All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 636	Count me in this sound very interesting

08-22-2011, 11:49 AM	#7
Spritze OOTP Historical Czar Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bothell Wa Posts: 7,253	Thou shalt find updated information on this issue in the Mods - Database Fools forum.

08-22-2011, 01:00 PM	#8
huskerdan25 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 353	Mark, if you'll have me, I would definitely want to be a part of this effort. Thanks for your consideration. Dan

08-22-2011, 07:37 PM	#9
Chicagofan76 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Diamond, IL Posts: 6,339 Infractions: 2/2 (3)	I love the idea, I use PCL in part for my minors for my historical league. Members of the league would be able to choose from a MLB team or a PCL team? Or would the PCL just act as a feeder? Any chance of having control of a team in each if you don't get enough members for all 24 teams?

08-22-2011, 08:04 PM	#10
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	Sure, Dan. The PCL wouldn't be a 'feeder' league. It would operate as an independent ML level league. Unsure on multiple ownership.

08-24-2011, 10:49 PM	#11
progen All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,535 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I'm interested!

08-27-2011, 12:47 PM	#12
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	I am moving forward with this league as I am sure it will be something different and should have no trouble finding owners. There has to be enough historical nuts left around here to fill this up even if the masses are now more into the MLB2K11 type leagues. News very soon as I get the website up and operational. We'll officially fill teams at that time.

08-27-2011, 12:59 PM	#13
huskerdan25 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 353	Looking forward to it Mark! Dan

08-27-2011, 01:22 PM	#14
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	The 7 gentlemen who posted interest above this post may PM me with your club choice. prior to me filling the rest of the teams. You should give me a list of preferences (2 should be enough). Keep it to one for now.

08-27-2011, 01:39 PM	#15
DWK All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 636	PM sent

09-15-2011, 07:49 AM	#16
DWK All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 636	Any news on this?