League Expansion Question

JoJo7 · 12-20-2014, 04:43 PM

I'm playing out a fictional league using real players and random debut. I currently have 16 teams, 8 in each league, so it's set up where the 2 winners go straight to the Series. I'm ready for my league to expand, and I'd really like to add 4 teams and set up divisions so I can expand my playoffs as well. So my question: Is it feasible to add 4 teams at once or should I just add 2 and then expand again later? I didn't know what adding 4 teams at once would do to my league.

Thanks,
Joey

Padreman · 12-20-2014, 06:02 PM

You can add as many of you want. The draft pool will adjust to it. And if you have minors it will add them too.

The Game · 12-21-2014, 02:07 AM

Depending on your expansion drafts ettings it could make the top teams a bit weaker for a few seasons. I have expanded my league by 4, 3 times From 8 to 12, 12 to 16, 16 to 20 and then had back to back seasons of 2 team expansions. Only noticeable talent drop off was the 1st expansion.

JoJo7 · 12-21-2014, 12:28 PM

Thanks, guys!

The Game, you mentioned draft expansion settings, when you've expanded by 4 teams how many players seem to be a good number for the teams to protect?

bwburke94 · 12-21-2014, 01:25 PM

I'd recommend teams protecting 18-20 players, with a maximum of 8 picks per team. That leads to a total of 32 expansion draft rounds.

The Game · 12-22-2014, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwburke94

I'd recommend teams protecting 18-20 players, with a maximum of 8 picks per team. That leads to a total of 32 expansion draft rounds.

My league is setup differently with a lot of custom players so I would go with what Burke said for your league.

12-20-2014, 04:43 PM	#1
JoJo7 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 80	League Expansion Question I'm playing out a fictional league using real players and random debut. I currently have 16 teams, 8 in each league, so it's set up where the 2 winners go straight to the Series. I'm ready for my league to expand, and I'd really like to add 4 teams and set up divisions so I can expand my playoffs as well. So my question: Is it feasible to add 4 teams at once or should I just add 2 and then expand again later? I didn't know what adding 4 teams at once would do to my league. Thanks, Joey

12-20-2014, 06:02 PM	#2
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,138	You can add as many of you want. The draft pool will adjust to it. And if you have minors it will add them too. __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors

12-21-2014, 02:07 AM	#3
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Depending on your expansion drafts ettings it could make the top teams a bit weaker for a few seasons. I have expanded my league by 4, 3 times From 8 to 12, 12 to 16, 16 to 20 and then had back to back seasons of 2 team expansions. Only noticeable talent drop off was the 1st expansion. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

12-21-2014, 12:28 PM	#4
JoJo7 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 80	Thanks, guys! The Game, you mentioned draft expansion settings, when you've expanded by 4 teams how many players seem to be a good number for the teams to protect?

12-21-2014, 01:25 PM	#5
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,504	I'd recommend teams protecting 18-20 players, with a maximum of 8 picks per team. That leads to a total of 32 expansion draft rounds.