Can you handle the NL East?

Matteo · 07-22-2004, 03:01 PM

Around the Horn is a MLB simulation that started in March 2003, and we are currently starting our sixth season (2008).

http://www.ath.ootp-online.com

After a rocky start which is pretty standard for MLB simulations we have currently reached a stage where we have those type of owners that have are not only concerned with winning and having A-Rod on their team, but in the development of our league as well.

We just switched to v6 and have lost some owners in the process, and are looking to replace them. We are newbie friendly and don't have those owners that instantly want to trade with new owners when they come in

In terms of development, we have certain features and tools that are already implemented and used. These include:

- B.O.S.I. v2 (when upgraded)
- Export Tracker
- CATO History
- Voting on Allstars and End of Season awards
- An informative, intuitive and clean website
- A solid set of rules
- Explicit financial rules that enhance parity and equal chances for all
- Stickware Scheduler
- A Ballpark section
- Different size of league files available for download
- An organized and clean messageboard
- Integrated Coranto
- A steady amount of articles
- 3x weekly live sims via AIM

You can find our website here: http://www.ath.ootp-leagues.com
And our constitution: http://www.ath.ootp-leagues.com/constitution.html

Our future plans for development and new tools include:

- A solid v6 transition including using all financial rules. We just finished editing the Pro Service years of all players to ensure realism. Next up: MLB Service and Option years
- Relocation
- Stadium renovations
- Foreign players import

As you can see we have developed quiet nicely over the last 17 months of our existance, and plan to build on that.

We currently have the New York Mets available, a perennial contender in the strong NL East. The Mets a habit breaking down in August and September, but have the quality to compete again this year.

If you are interested in owning the Mets, please get in touch with the commissioner per email:

matteo@elbb.com

Matt
ATH Commissioner

Jeremy Weimer · 07-22-2004, 03:10 PM

Looks like a solid league. Good luck to whoever gets the team.

rem · 07-22-2004, 03:14 PM

Looks like a solid league. But I'm booked.

Jeremy Weimer · 07-22-2004, 03:24 PM

That's cause you apply for like every league. You're not trying to catch up to Jeff Cobb are you?

rem · 07-22-2004, 03:29 PM

I think Cobb is flirting with 30.

rem · 07-22-2004, 03:34 PM

P.S. How about replying to my MLBR thread on Conversion?

Jeremy Weimer · 07-22-2004, 03:52 PM

Cobb assures me he's down to like 23 leagues now.

HolyCow98 · 07-22-2004, 09:14 PM

As GM of the Braves I can attest that the N.L. East of the ATH is one of the toughest divisions I've been in as far as online leagues. In most cases the last place N.L. East team will still finish at or near the middle of the Power Rankings by seasons end. Most years the the N.L. Wild Card comes out of the East as well.

IMO opinion, there are 4 teams in the East that has a shot at winning 85 games or more...and 3 might win 90+...New York being one of those teams.

If you want to be in a good race....take New York.

Matteo · 07-24-2004, 06:26 PM

Mets are still open...

Matteo · 07-26-2004, 09:27 PM

I now have to say: can you handle the AL West or NL Central, as the Anaheim Angels and Pittsburgh Pirates just became available!

Shoot me a message (matteo@elbb.com) if you are interested!

Matt

Matteo · 07-29-2004, 08:00 PM

Pirates are still available

07-22-2004, 03:01 PM	#1
Matteo Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 473	Can you handle the NL East? Around the Horn is a MLB simulation that started in March 2003, and we are currently starting our sixth season (2008). http://www.ath.ootp-online.com After a rocky start which is pretty standard for MLB simulations we have currently reached a stage where we have those type of owners that have are not only concerned with winning and having A-Rod on their team, but in the development of our league as well. We just switched to v6 and have lost some owners in the process, and are looking to replace them. We are newbie friendly and don't have those owners that instantly want to trade with new owners when they come in In terms of development, we have certain features and tools that are already implemented and used. These include: - B.O.S.I. v2 (when upgraded) - Export Tracker - CATO History - Voting on Allstars and End of Season awards - An informative, intuitive and clean website - A solid set of rules - Explicit financial rules that enhance parity and equal chances for all - Stickware Scheduler - A Ballpark section - Different size of league files available for download - An organized and clean messageboard - Integrated Coranto - A steady amount of articles - 3x weekly live sims via AIM You can find our website here: http://www.ath.ootp-leagues.com And our constitution: http://www.ath.ootp-leagues.com/constitution.html Our future plans for development and new tools include: - A solid v6 transition including using all financial rules. We just finished editing the Pro Service years of all players to ensure realism. Next up: MLB Service and Option years - Relocation - Stadium renovations - Foreign players import As you can see we have developed quiet nicely over the last 17 months of our existance, and plan to build on that. We currently have the New York Mets available, a perennial contender in the strong NL East. The Mets a habit breaking down in August and September, but have the quality to compete again this year. If you are interested in owning the Mets, please get in touch with the commissioner per email: matteo@elbb.com Matt ATH Commissioner __________________ ESPN The Show live chat during 2004 ALCS: Julie (Boston): Do you think Jeter does the fist pump everytime he disappoints a woman in bed? Or does he save it for when he's with A-Rod? Bill Simmons: Whoops - I didn't mean to post that. Really, I didn't.

07-22-2004, 03:14 PM	#3
rem Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, Md. Posts: 5,024	Looks like a solid league. But I'm booked. __________________ OTBA: Washington Filibusters CLBR: Minnesota Twins 2005 Winner of LL's Pick the Loser Contest! - 15-0

07-22-2004, 03:29 PM	#5
rem Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, Md. Posts: 5,024	I think Cobb is flirting with 30. __________________ OTBA: Washington Filibusters CLBR: Minnesota Twins 2005 Winner of LL's Pick the Loser Contest! - 15-0

07-22-2004, 03:34 PM	#6
rem Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, Md. Posts: 5,024	P.S. How about replying to my MLBR thread on Conversion? __________________ OTBA: Washington Filibusters CLBR: Minnesota Twins 2005 Winner of LL's Pick the Loser Contest! - 15-0

07-22-2004, 09:14 PM	#8
HolyCow98 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 2,735	As GM of the Braves I can attest that the N.L. East of the ATH is one of the toughest divisions I've been in as far as online leagues. In most cases the last place N.L. East team will still finish at or near the middle of the Power Rankings by seasons end. Most years the the N.L. Wild Card comes out of the East as well. IMO opinion, there are 4 teams in the East that has a shot at winning 85 games or more...and 3 might win 90+...New York being one of those teams. If you want to be in a good race....take New York. __________________ NPBL Enjoying its 60th season Georgia GM

07-22-2004, 03:10 PM	#2
Jeremy Weimer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,411	Looks like a solid league. Good luck to whoever gets the team.

07-22-2004, 03:24 PM	#4
Jeremy Weimer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,411	That's cause you apply for like every league. You're not trying to catch up to Jeff Cobb are you?

07-22-2004, 03:52 PM	#7
Jeremy Weimer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,411	Cobb assures me he's down to like 23 leagues now.

07-24-2004, 06:26 PM	#9
Matteo Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 473	Mets are still open... __________________ ESPN The Show live chat during 2004 ALCS: Julie (Boston): Do you think Jeter does the fist pump everytime he disappoints a woman in bed? Or does he save it for when he's with A-Rod? Bill Simmons: Whoops - I didn't mean to post that. Really, I didn't.

07-26-2004, 09:27 PM	#10
Matteo Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 473	I now have to say: can you handle the AL West or NL Central, as the Anaheim Angels and Pittsburgh Pirates just became available! Shoot me a message (matteo@elbb.com) if you are interested! Matt __________________ ESPN The Show live chat during 2004 ALCS: Julie (Boston): Do you think Jeter does the fist pump everytime he disappoints a woman in bed? Or does he save it for when he's with A-Rod? Bill Simmons: Whoops - I didn't mean to post that. Really, I didn't.

07-29-2004, 08:00 PM	#11
Matteo Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 473	Pirates are still available __________________ ESPN The Show live chat during 2004 ALCS: Julie (Boston): Do you think Jeter does the fist pump everytime he disappoints a woman in bed? Or does he save it for when he's with A-Rod? Bill Simmons: Whoops - I didn't mean to post that. Really, I didn't.