What year should I start in?

dlr1995 · 06-21-2018, 09:09 PM

I've always had a bad habit of cheating, so I decided that I would begin a new historical career in challenge mode. Now, which year should I start in?

stealofhome · 06-21-2018, 09:43 PM

Who's your favorite player of all time?

scott1964 · 06-21-2018, 09:51 PM

1871

TheMaus2 · 06-21-2018, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scott1964

1871

eww, unsexiest pick ever

either start in the mid '80s or 1969.

Hemi425HP · 06-21-2018, 11:51 PM

1975 - No reserve clause

Motorhead667 · 06-22-2018, 06:24 AM

1921

Shackdaddy · 06-22-2018, 06:36 AM

1961

Beatles Eternally · 06-22-2018, 10:21 AM

1908 for two very good reasons: 1. 1908's pennant race was very tight and down to the wire in both leagues. 2. You'll get to experience a different way to play baseball because the strategy was station to station, triples, stolen bases, and a more defensive style of play. Relief pitchers were virtually unheard of, and, as far as pitching staffs went, there were no hard and fast roles. There were no pitchers designated as middle relief, closers, or setup.

While playing you will learn about some of the greatest players ever to grace the diamond. Players like Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Frank Chance, Mike Donlin, Sam Crawford, Christy Mathewson, Rube Waddell, Walter Johnson, and MANY more are waiting to play again.

The question is, are you open to trying a different brand of baseball? The Deadball era will challenge you constantly.

cheo25 · 06-22-2018, 11:19 AM

I like the following:

1961 (first year of AL expansion)
1962 (first year of NL expansion)
1969 (first year of divisional play, four new franchises)
1975 (Astros were terrible that year so it's a good starting point for a challenge, plus the following winter is the last without free agency)
1976 (first full ensuing winter with free agency)
1977 (Seattle and Toronto enter)
1980 (full decade of my youth)
1993 (Rockies and Marlins enter)
1994 (first three-division year)
1998 (Rays, Diamondbacks enter)
2013 (Astros to AL while at rock bottom and first year of 5 teams in every division)

I have a current solo league that started in 1971 because it was the year I was born. I let the AI sim those games and I watch with daily RTS. I'm also actually playing out every game in an Astros solo league that started in 2013. I switch back and forth, depending on whether my wife is watching a show that I ghost-binge watch with her.

andjbock · 06-22-2018, 12:04 PM

If you dig the longball start in 2000.

andyhdz · 06-22-2018, 12:59 PM

2017.

jimmysthebestcop · 06-22-2018, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by andyhdz

2017.

Agreed

Ty Cobb · 06-22-2018, 04:05 PM

because it's the end of crappy hitting, there's a few years before free agency, and because if you want a challenge to build up, the expansion Padres are definitely on the buffet.

low · 06-22-2018, 04:20 PM

1969, or 1970.

tcblcommish · 06-22-2018, 10:48 PM

Historical is almost too easy no matter the year you start in

LunchBox · 06-23-2018, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheo25

I like the following:

1961 (first year of AL expansion)
1962 (first year of NL expansion)
1969 (first year of divisional play, four new franchises)
1975 (Astros were terrible that year so it's a good starting point for a challenge, plus the following winter is the last without free agency)
1976 (first full ensuing winter with free agency)
1977 (Seattle and Toronto enter)
1980 (full decade of my youth)
1993 (Rockies and Marlins enter)
1994 (first three-division year)
1998 (Rays, Diamondbacks enter)
2013 (Astros to AL while at rock bottom and first year of 5 teams in every division)

I have a current solo league that started in 1971 because it was the year I was born. I let the AI sim those games and I watch with daily RTS. I'm also actually playing out every game in an Astros solo league that started in 2013. I switch back and forth, depending on whether my wife is watching a show that I ghost-binge watch with her.

Actually, if you want to play as an expansion team and control your own expansion draft, you have to start the year before and sim through the first season...

I usually start in 1976, take the Northwest League but Independent Seattle Rainiers and use them for the season and then take the Mariners job as soon as the team joins the American League.

TheMaus2 · 06-23-2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tcblcommish

Historical is almost too easy no matter the year you start in

Can't you randomize names and team nicknames and cities? makes it a bit more interesting

06-21-2018, 09:09 PM	#1
dlr1995 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 43	What year should I start in? I've always had a bad habit of cheating, so I decided that I would begin a new historical career in challenge mode. Now, which year should I start in?

06-21-2018, 09:51 PM	#3
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,626	1871 __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

06-21-2018, 11:51 PM	#5
Hemi425HP Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 202	1975 - No reserve clause __________________

06-22-2018, 10:21 AM	#8
Beatles Eternally Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 170	1908 for two very good reasons: 1. 1908's pennant race was very tight and down to the wire in both leagues. 2. You'll get to experience a different way to play baseball because the strategy was station to station, triples, stolen bases, and a more defensive style of play. Relief pitchers were virtually unheard of, and, as far as pitching staffs went, there were no hard and fast roles. There were no pitchers designated as middle relief, closers, or setup. While playing you will learn about some of the greatest players ever to grace the diamond. Players like Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Frank Chance, Mike Donlin, Sam Crawford, Christy Mathewson, Rube Waddell, Walter Johnson, and MANY more are waiting to play again. The question is, are you open to trying a different brand of baseball? The Deadball era will challenge you constantly. Last edited by Beatles Eternally; 06-22-2018 at 10:27 AM.

06-22-2018, 11:19 AM	#9
cheo25 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,347	I like the following: 1961 (first year of AL expansion) 1962 (first year of NL expansion) 1969 (first year of divisional play, four new franchises) 1975 (Astros were terrible that year so it's a good starting point for a challenge, plus the following winter is the last without free agency) 1976 (first full ensuing winter with free agency) 1977 (Seattle and Toronto enter) 1980 (full decade of my youth) 1993 (Rockies and Marlins enter) 1994 (first three-division year) 1998 (Rays, Diamondbacks enter) 2013 (Astros to AL while at rock bottom and first year of 5 teams in every division) I have a current solo league that started in 1971 because it was the year I was born. I let the AI sim those games and I watch with daily RTS. I'm also actually playing out every game in an Astros solo league that started in 2013. I switch back and forth, depending on whether my wife is watching a show that I ghost-binge watch with her. Last edited by cheo25; 06-22-2018 at 11:21 AM.

06-21-2018, 09:43 PM	#2
stealofhome Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 2,282	Who's your favorite player of all time?

06-22-2018, 06:24 AM	#6
Motorhead667 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 576	1921

06-22-2018, 06:36 AM	#7
Shackdaddy Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa,AZ Posts: 87	1961

06-22-2018, 12:04 PM	#10
andjbock Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somerville, MA, USA Bats: Right Throws: Left Posts: 3,640	If you dig the longball start in 2000.

06-22-2018, 12:59 PM	#11
andyhdz All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fresno, CA by way of Texas Posts: 1,754	2017.

06-22-2018, 04:05 PM	#13
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,625	70 or 71... because it's the end of crappy hitting, there's a few years before free agency, and because if you want a challenge to build up, the expansion Padres are definitely on the buffet. __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

06-22-2018, 04:20 PM	#14
low Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 6,322	1969, or 1970.

06-22-2018, 10:48 PM	#15
tcblcommish Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,444	Historical is almost too easy no matter the year you start in