Fictional Teams, Real Players (Fantasy Draft) Opens Doors

[buccoblast32]

Full League Name (Initials): CanAm Pro League (CAPL)
Main URL: An OOTP Semi-Fictional League - Index
Reports URL: http://s567218073.onlinehome.us/reports/index.html
Forums URL: An OOTP Semi-Fictional League - Index
OOTP Version: OOTP 16 most current build
Game Needed: Required
Players: Real
Teams: Fictional
# of Teams: 24
Export Days: Mon/Wed/Fri
League Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QHXQ67D (you do not have to join survey monkey)
Team Logos & Unis: Logo and Picture Preview

General Rules & Settings:
I) League Format
-24 Major League Teams
-2 Sub Leagues
-6 Divisions of 4 Teams
-Playoffs are 3 Division Winners +2 Wild Cards

II) Roster Rules
-DH used in both leagues
-25 man active roster
-40 man secondary roster size
-50 man international complex
-8 Day game waiver period
-14 day DFA Period
-14 day DL period
-Option years are enabled
-Minor league ghost players allowed

III) Amateur Draft
-Draft date = June 6
-25 rounds, 30 rounds worth of players created
-Pool released 60 days prior to draft
-Advanced signing enabled
-2012 CBA rule changes enabled

IV) Financials
-20% visiting gate share
-$25 base ticket price
-Teams may change ticket price
-Draft pick compensation is enabled
-3 years for arbitration
-6 years for Minor League FA
-Team budgets $175 million
-Team media revenue $77.5 million
-Fan interest 50/100
-Fan loyalty 5/10
-Market size 5/10
-Entire team revenue is available
-Default luxury tax (120% of average payroll)
-Recently drafted player trades allowed
-10/5 rule disabled
-Max contract length 6 years

V) General Settings
-Default international amateur FA system
-1-10 rating scale
-Star overalls & potentials

Team List:
US East
1. Atlanta Assasins - TAKEN
2. Boston Revolution - TAKEN
3. Miami Sharks - TAKEN
4. Washington Senators - TAKEN

US Central
1. Chicago Bandits - TAKEN
2. Houston Roughnecks - TAKEN
3. Green Bay Bullfrogs - TAKEN
4. San Antonio Vipers - TAKEN

US West
1. Las Vegas Outlaws - TAKEN
2. Los Angeles Stars - TAKEN
3. Oakland Quakes - TAKEN
4. Phoenix Night Hawks - TAKEN

Canada East
1. Halifax Flames - TAKEN
2. Niagara Falls River Cats - TAKEN
3. Montreal Expos - TAKEN
4. Quebec Les Capitales - TAKEN

Canada Central
1. Winnipeg Bison - TAKEN
2. Hamilton Kodiaks - TAKEN
3. Toronto Mud Hens - TAKEN
4. Ottawa Freedom - TAKEN

Canada West
1. Victoria Bears - TAKEN
2. Calgary Wolves - TAKEN
3. Edmonton Broncos - TAKEN
4. Vancouver Canadians - TAKEN

League History:
Sports are a tool used by many to escape the trials and tribulations of the "real worl". Unfortantly there are times in our society that affect the games we come to enjoy.

This is the story of the 2008 economic and housing crisis that hit a majority of the nation. Rising overhead costs mixed with a stagnant economy left many Major League owners wondering how they could make a yearly payroll.

Following the 2014 season, the owners gathered for an emergency pre-winter meeting. This meeting was to discuss the future of the game. The owners were overwhelmingly concerned with the decreasing dollar, less disposible income for fans, and rising player/overhead costs for stadium upkeep. For these reasons, the owners jointly decided to disband and contract the league to 12 teams forming the new United States Baseball League.

When news of this broke then US President George W. Bush, avid baseball fan, called a special session of Congress to assess the economy. Fearful of losing the national pasttime, Bush came up with a plan; establish a join comittee of politicians, former owners, and baseball legends such as Pete Rose, Greg Maddux, and Doug Drabek. This committee was then joined by representatives of the nearly defunt MLBPA to discuss options.

During this time, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper watched as things progressed. He quickly provided support for the crashing dollar by offering owners that were voted out of the USBL by forming the Canadian Baseball League. The newly found CBL selected 12 of the most financially stable cities in Canada and constructed new stadiums for the migrating owners.

Owners of the USBL watched as the CBL was formed. This formation later established the join CanAm Pro League which will begin play in 2015 with 24 teams (12 of the USBL and 12 of the CBL). Teams will be randomly placed in a draft and teams will be formulated by a league-wide draft of all former and current members of the MLBPA. This new format is expected to re-establish the love of baseball in North America.

[buccoblast32]

Our forum is also Tapatalk formatted, we can be found on the app by searching for capl

[Bristolduke]

I responded, but did not join Survey Monkey. I hope it was sent.

[buccoblast32]

Let me check. I was hoping they didn't require a login.

[buccoblast32]

I was able to fill it out without a login. I'll modify this at lunch time.

[da commish]

I have a few questions. On the ratings, stars are used for both overall and potential, or just overall? How many players are in the initial inaugural draft? Do they include minor leaguers, prospects, etc.? How many rounds does the inaugural draft go? What is the sim length, 7 day, 5 day? What minor league levels are used? Forgive me if some of this info is on the website but I couldn't find it. Thanks for the info. Looks like a pretty interesting setup.

[buccoblast32]

Great questions:

I want to use stars only for potential but I am up to have a debate to remove star ratings all together.

The draft will include all players, prospects etc.

The draft will be deep, they usually go 60 rounds. We will likely stop before that and have the cpu finish. I will allow teams to release players after the draft with no expense.

We are keeping the same minor league structure as real mlb. The teams obviously changed when we switched to 24.

We will do 7 day sims. I will make the site a tad bit more detailed as we work towards filling the league.

[da commish]

Thanks for the info. Everything sounds great tho I would prefer using stars for both overall and potential. Just a personal preference, that's all.

[Eck2122]

Sent in survey monkey, hoping it went through. Thanks.

[buccoblast32]

Originally Posted by da commish

Thanks for the info. Everything sounds great tho I would prefer using stars for both overall and potential. Just a personal preference, that's all.

I agree on that. I love the visuals for stars. That is one of those things we will openly discuss before the draft.

[buccoblast32]

Originally Posted by Eck2122

Sent in survey monkey, hoping it went through. Thanks.

First name so I can verify it?

[Eck2122]

Jay

[buccoblast32]

Originally Posted by Eck2122

Jay

Good to go.

[buccoblast32]

I updated the rating scale... 6 apps in already.

[da commish]

oops

[thompsw8]

I just registered on survey monkey.com and my first name is Wayne. I look forward to joining.

[buccoblast32]

Thanks wayne, I will get you all set up tomorrow.

[armchairgm]

Registration on survey monkey complete! First name is Dustin. Look forward to joining CAPL. Thanks

[bigbluecubsfan]

Survey completed - my name is Ben

[buccoblast32]

Awesome fellas, I will do an update at lunchtime today