tMBU has Arrived! (Now Accepting Applications)

JoshSamBob · 12-29-2003, 01:54 AM

We are now accepting applications for ownership in tMBU (the MoneyBall Union), a revolutionary new OOTP5 league with a "hook" - a REAL agent for the players! No more of the AI rejecting the exact amount it asked for! No more of the AI asking for three times as much for an extension as the player would get in arbitration! No more mysterious AI bugs in free agency!

Check out the website: tMBU League Website

You Own the Team
The league takes place 20 years from now, after Major League Baseball has been disbanded and re-formed as tMBU. The league consists of 24 teams from across North America, formed by new owners (i.e. no more Tom Hicks) and forged in whatever image the owner desires. This is your opportunity to create a team that has your own distinct "Flavor" - pick the location, name the team, name and locate the minor league teams, create the team by selecting players in the fantasy draft.

Ideal Owners
Because tMBU is a new idea, we are looking for "Cream of the Crop" owners who will commit the time necessary to make both their team and the league itself GREAT. This is a writing-intensive league with a number of fun angles (like the "Scout-a-Prospect" concept, with thanks to the FIBB), and as such we are seeking ONLY committed owners who will write at least one or two articles per week about either their team or the league as a whole, and will check the board at least every other day. Please bear this in mind when deciding whether or not to apply for a team.

Applying
That said, please read the Constitution first; it will give you an idea of how the league will operate. After that, please click the "Application" link to submit an application for franchise ownership.

Timeline:
We would like to begin play mid- to late-January, which means the Fantasy Draft must take place starting in early- to mid-January. This of course means that we must have all teams set up by that time, so we will accept applications until January 5th, at which time we hope to have all 24 teams ready for the Draft.

Help
We are looking for a web designer and/or a graphic designer to give us a hand with the league site and the team graphics. If you fit either of those descriptions, you will be given preference for one of the teams (so long as you will also be an active and enthusiastic team owner).

Check out the website: tMBU League Website

obpbsl · 12-29-2003, 10:32 AM

So how does the player agent work? Who does the negotiating?

jaxmagicman · 12-29-2003, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by obpbsl
So how does the player agent work? Who does the negotiating?

Yes, I am interested in this too.

JoshSamBob · 12-29-2003, 11:46 AM

First off, I am the Player Agent. I know the players, their strengths and weaknesses, etc. I will NOT own a team, so there won't be a conflict of interest there, and the co-commissioner will act as arbitrator if a dispute arises - which should not happen, since everyone who joins agrees to abide by the Player Agent's decisions. I am not out to get a power trip - I just got sick of the game's AI screwing people over and decided this was a cool way to avoid that annoyance.

I have created formulas that will allow me to calculate the following:
- - A player's desire to re-sign with his old team, or to sign with any given new team;
- - The approximate value of the player, relative to (a) what he's asking, and (b) other players like him;
- - A player's likelihood to accept any given contract offer.

These formulas will be universal for all players, and allow me to calculate these important factors in a fair and impartial manner.

Additionally, please be aware that owners will be allowed to offer "perks" to players, each of which is worth something - but also costs something. So an owner may offer a free agent a limited no-trade clause in exchange for accepting less money.

We've already gotten a number of applications, and it's only been up for 10 hours! Please consider applying if you are a dedicated owner looking for a cool new league with a fresh new idea!

obpbsl · 12-29-2003, 12:17 PM

Sounds interesting.

I sent in an application.

LivnLegend · 12-29-2003, 01:00 PM

Have you given any thought to having more than one "player agent"? The dynamics of having different agent types could make the whole concept more interesting. By having a sole arbiter for every player in the entire league, it really does not change the use of the in-game contract extension and free agent system much.

JoshSamBob · 12-29-2003, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LivnLegend
Have you given any thought to having more than one "player agent"? The dynamics of having different agent types could make the whole concept more interesting. By having a sole arbiter for every player in the entire league, it really does not change the use of the in-game contract extension and free agent system much.

I had thought about it and originally decided against it. If you feel you could make a strong case for a second agent, email me your proposal.

jmillsy32 · 12-29-2003, 03:27 PM

Hey- When will you decided who will be in the league. Im waiting to hear back before I decide if I will join alternative leagues. Just curious about the timetable. Thanks
John

JoshSamBob · 12-29-2003, 03:52 PM

John,

I will be doing a "rolling admissions" basis. That means that I will be letting 8 people know tomorrow if they are in, so they can start working on their teams; then, another 8 in a few days; and another 8 in about a week. The draft will start mid-January, and play will begin at the end of January, hopefully.

Thanks,
Josh

scotto313 · 12-29-2003, 05:34 PM

This league sounds very intriguing.

JoshSamBob · 12-29-2003, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by scotto313
This league sounds very intriguing.

Then check out the constitution and join up!

mad0die · 12-29-2003, 08:45 PM

Question for Ask a Diablo:
Dear Josh Lopez-Bob,

Are you still playing ball now that it is 2023?

Sincerely,
Joel
TX

draven085 · 12-29-2003, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mad0die
Question for Ask a Diablo:
Dear Josh Lopez-Bob,

Are you still playing ball now that it is 2023?

Sincerely,
Joel
TX

Dear Joel,

Unfortunately I am retired, but my illegitimate child Josh Lopez-Bob II is now a hot prospect.

Thanks for writing in.

JLB

Ps. The turtles STILL suck

JoshSamBob · 12-30-2003, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mad0die
Question for Ask a Diablo:
Dear Josh Lopez-Bob,

Are you still playing ball now that it is 2023?

Sincerely,
Joel
TX

Dear Joel,

Please click here

Sincerely,
Jose

JoshSamBob · 12-30-2003, 01:37 PM

We're up to 17 owners!

Only looking for 7 more committed owners to join this brand-new league with a brand-new concept - the Player Agent!

Please visit the league site and fill out the Application once you have read the Constitution.

Thanks,
Josh

mad0die · 12-30-2003, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JoshSamBob
Dear Joel,

Please click here

Sincerely,
Jose

SWEET!

Cliche · 12-31-2003, 02:12 AM

i filled out the application... might've gotten long-winded in the comments sections... sorry

JoshSamBob · 12-31-2003, 12:51 PM

I have received 3 new apps and will be reading/handling them when I return home from work this evening.

Thanks,
Josh

PS - If all 3 are accepted (and I have no reason to believe they will not be), we will have only 3 spots left in the league. Please apply now to grab one of those spots!

JoshSamBob · 01-01-2004, 03:22 PM

Only 2 spots left!

Only looking for 2 more committed owners to join this brand-new league with a brand-new concept - the Player Agent!

Please visit the league site and fill out the Application once you have read the Constitution.

www.tmbu.com

Thanks,
Josh

12-29-2003, 01:54 AM	#1
JoshSamBob Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Near Boston Posts: 143	tMBU has Arrived! (Now Accepting Applications) We are now accepting applications for ownership in tMBU (the MoneyBall Union), a revolutionary new OOTP5 league with a "hook" - a REAL agent for the players! No more of the AI rejecting the exact amount it asked for! No more of the AI asking for three times as much for an extension as the player would get in arbitration! No more mysterious AI bugs in free agency! Check out the website: tMBU League Website You Own the Team The league takes place 20 years from now, after Major League Baseball has been disbanded and re-formed as tMBU. The league consists of 24 teams from across North America, formed by new owners (i.e. no more Tom Hicks) and forged in whatever image the owner desires. This is your opportunity to create a team that has your own distinct "Flavor" - pick the location, name the team, name and locate the minor league teams, create the team by selecting players in the fantasy draft. Ideal Owners Because tMBU is a new idea, we are looking for "Cream of the Crop" owners who will commit the time necessary to make both their team and the league itself GREAT. This is a writing-intensive league with a number of fun angles (like the "Scout-a-Prospect" concept, with thanks to the FIBB), and as such we are seeking ONLY committed owners who will write at least one or two articles per week about either their team or the league as a whole, and will check the board at least every other day. Please bear this in mind when deciding whether or not to apply for a team. Applying That said, please read the Constitution first; it will give you an idea of how the league will operate. After that, please click the "Application" link to submit an application for franchise ownership. Timeline: We would like to begin play mid- to late-January, which means the Fantasy Draft must take place starting in early- to mid-January. This of course means that we must have all teams set up by that time, so we will accept applications until January 5th, at which time we hope to have all 24 teams ready for the Draft. Help We are looking for a web designer and/or a graphic designer to give us a hand with the league site and the team graphics. If you fit either of those descriptions, you will be given preference for one of the teams (so long as you will also be an active and enthusiastic team owner). Check out the website: tMBU League Website

12-29-2003, 10:32 AM	#2
obpbsl Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 171	So how does the player agent work? Who does the negotiating? __________________ Adam McLean OBPBSL Commish \| Athletics GM http://www.obpbsl.com

12-29-2003, 11:46 AM	#4
JoshSamBob Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Near Boston Posts: 143	First off, I am the Player Agent. I know the players, their strengths and weaknesses, etc. I will NOT own a team, so there won't be a conflict of interest there, and the co-commissioner will act as arbitrator if a dispute arises - which should not happen, since everyone who joins agrees to abide by the Player Agent's decisions. I am not out to get a power trip - I just got sick of the game's AI screwing people over and decided this was a cool way to avoid that annoyance. I have created formulas that will allow me to calculate the following: - - A player's desire to re-sign with his old team, or to sign with any given new team; - - The approximate value of the player, relative to (a) what he's asking, and (b) other players like him; - - A player's likelihood to accept any given contract offer. These formulas will be universal for all players, and allow me to calculate these important factors in a fair and impartial manner. Additionally, please be aware that owners will be allowed to offer "perks" to players, each of which is worth something - but also costs something. So an owner may offer a free agent a limited no-trade clause in exchange for accepting less money. We've already gotten a number of applications, and it's only been up for 10 hours! Please consider applying if you are a dedicated owner looking for a cool new league with a fresh new idea! __________________

12-29-2003, 12:17 PM	#5
obpbsl Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 171	Sounds interesting. I sent in an application. __________________ Adam McLean OBPBSL Commish \| Athletics GM http://www.obpbsl.com

12-29-2003, 01:00 PM	#6
LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 100% pure adrenaline! Posts: 5,624	Have you given any thought to having more than one "player agent"? The dynamics of having different agent types could make the whole concept more interesting. By having a sole arbiter for every player in the entire league, it really does not change the use of the in-game contract extension and free agent system much. __________________ Excess ain't rebellion. You're drinking what they're selling.

12-29-2003, 03:27 PM	#8
jmillsy32 Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 1	Hey- When will you decided who will be in the league. Im waiting to hear back before I decide if I will join alternative leagues. Just curious about the timetable. Thanks John

12-29-2003, 03:52 PM	#9
JoshSamBob Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Near Boston Posts: 143	John, I will be doing a "rolling admissions" basis. That means that I will be letting 8 people know tomorrow if they are in, so they can start working on their teams; then, another 8 in a few days; and another 8 in about a week. The draft will start mid-January, and play will begin at the end of January, hopefully. Thanks, Josh __________________

12-29-2003, 05:34 PM	#10
scotto313 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,220	This league sounds very intriguing.

12-29-2003, 08:45 PM	#12
mad0die All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: TX Posts: 913	Question for Ask a Diablo: Dear Josh Lopez-Bob, Are you still playing ball now that it is 2023? Sincerely, Joel TX __________________ Commish GUBA

12-30-2003, 01:37 PM	#15
JoshSamBob Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Near Boston Posts: 143	We're up to 17 owners! Only looking for 7 more committed owners to join this brand-new league with a brand-new concept - the Player Agent! Please visit the league site and fill out the Application once you have read the Constitution. Thanks, Josh

12-31-2003, 02:12 AM	#17
Cliche Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 210	i filled out the application... might've gotten long-winded in the comments sections... sorry __________________ GUBA - Bogota Toros

12-31-2003, 12:51 PM	#18
JoshSamBob Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Near Boston Posts: 143	I have received 3 new apps and will be reading/handling them when I return home from work this evening. Thanks, Josh PS - If all 3 are accepted (and I have no reason to believe they will not be), we will have only 3 spots left in the league. Please apply now to grab one of those spots!

01-01-2004, 03:22 PM	#19
JoshSamBob Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Near Boston Posts: 143	Only 2 spots left! Only looking for 2 more committed owners to join this brand-new league with a brand-new concept - the Player Agent! Please visit the league site and fill out the Application once you have read the Constitution. www.tmbu.com Thanks, Josh