ULB - 1994 Historical Draft League NEW - 26 teams available

O-Man · 03-09-2011, 07:36 AM

Full League Name (Initials):ULB - United League Baseball
Commissioner(s) OOTP Forum Username(s): O-Man
Email Address:ulb@tassko.com
OOTP Version: OOTP 11
Game Needed: Requirement, (only $19.99 for those who don't have it, and we won't be rushing into OOTP12)
Players: Real Players as of '94-'95
# of Teams:24 teams
Export Deadlines Days And Times:Monday by 3PM CT, Wednesday by 3PM CT, Friday by 3PM CT.
League Time Per Sim:7 Days
First Season:1994
Latest Season:NEW

Western Conference
Pacific Division
San Francisco (replacing Giants) TAKEN
Los Angeles (replacing Dodgers) TAKEN
San Diego (replacing Padres) TAKEN
Oakland (replacing A's)

Rocky Division
Denver Avalanche (replacing Rockies, NHL Avalanche didn't exist back in '95) TAKEN
Phoenix Sidewinders (Arizona didn't have a team but needed extra West team) TAKEN
Seattle Pilots (replacing Mariners, some Mariners are called Pilots) TAKEN
Kansas City Monarchs (replacing Royals) TAKEN

Midwest Division
Houston Stars (Replacing Astros) TAKEN
Texas Marshalls (Replacing Rangers) TAKEN
St. Louis Redbirds (Replacing Cardinals) TAKEN
Minnesota Metro (Replacing Twins) TAKEN

Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
New York Pinstripes (Replacing Yankees & Mets, better name?) TAKEN
Boston (Replacing Red Sox, undecided on name)
Atlanta Chiefs (Replacing Indians) TAKEN
Orlando Sharks (Replacing Marlins)

Appalachian Division
Philadelphia Liberty (Replacing Phillies)
Pittsburgh Batsmen or Buccaneers (Replacing Pirates, Batsmen could incorporate the Batman logo which is yellow and black, or they could just be the Bucaneers) TAKEN
Cleveland Tribe (Replacing Indians) TAKEN
Cincinatti Scarlet (Replacing Reds)

Central Division
Chicago Blue Sox (Replacing Cubs & Sox, better name?) TAKEN
Detroit Jaguars (Replacing Tigers) TAKEN
Milwaukee Crew (Replacing Brewers)
Toronto Blues (Replacing Blue Jays)

Historical Draft League with a storyline twist - starting in 1995 taking place as result of the player strike in '94-95. 26 teams primarily in the same markets as the real major league teams that existed at the time. The powers that be decide to go all-in and start a new league to lure the players in the MLBPA facing a 1995 season that could have been played with replacement players. So you'll have the same markets you're used to, as similar to the original teams colors / concept as creatively possible - but instead of American League and National League, you have Western Conference and Eastern Conference, each split into 3 divisions.

Each league will have 3 division winners and a wild card like the rule adopted by MLB in 1994 that still exists to this day. Interleague Play would start immediately. League would draft from the players available in 1995 - first two rounds allows you to pick two players from your market, after that it's a full-out serpentine draft!

For instance, the Chicago owner will have to select two players from the Cubs & White Sox rosters as they stood on August 12, 1994. New York from the Yankees and Mets. Boston from the Red Sox. Montreal is the only team that has been contracted and Phoenix is the only market that doesn't really exist in 1995 so Phoenix, as the odd team out will get to pick from the Montreal rosters.

Those two players would get a "ULB Inaugural Clause" 7-year-contract at their existing salary level with a no-trade clause. So unless that player retires or you release them, they will be a member of your ballclub until the end of the 2001 season so select carefully!

Full details including the site will follow shortly!

O-Man · 03-09-2011, 03:22 PM

Detroit Jaguars and the Chicago franchise have been taken. 24 teams remaining!

mets · 03-10-2011, 12:49 PM

The New York Skyline

pucku33 · 03-10-2011, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O-Man

Full League Name (Initials):ULB - United League Baseball
Commissioner(s) OOTP Forum Username(s): O-Man
Email Address:ulb@tassko.com
OOTP Version: OOTP 11
Game Needed: Requirement, (only $19.99 for those who don't have it, and we won't be rushing into OOTP12)
Players: Real Players as of '94-'95
# of Teams:26 teams
Export Deadlines Days And Times:Monday by 3PM CT, Wednesday by 3PM CT, Friday by 3PM CT.
League Time Per Sim:7 Days
First Season:1994
Latest Season:NEW

Western Conference
Pacific Division
San Francisco (replacing Giants)
Los Angeles (replacing Dodgers)
San Diego (replacing Padres)
Oakland (replacing A's)

Rocky Division
Denver Avalanche (replacing Rockies, NHL Avalanche didn't exist back in '95)
Phoenix Sidewinders (Arizona didn't have a team but needed extra West team)
Seattle Pilots (replacing Mariners, some Mariners are called Pilots)
Kansas City Monarchs (replacing Royals)

Midwest Division
Houston Stars (Replacing Astros)
Texas Marshalls (Replacing Rangers)
St. Louis Redbirds (Replacing Cardinals)
Minnesota Metro (Replacing Twins)

Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
New York Pinstripes (Replacing Yankees & Mets, better name?)
Boston (Replacing Red Sox, undecided on name)
Atlanta Chiefs (Replacing Indians)
Orlando Sharks (Replacing Marlins)

Appalachian Division
Philadelphia Liberty (Replacing Phillies)
Pittsburgh Batsmen or Buccaneers (Replacing Pirates, Batsmen could incorporate the Batman logo which is yellow and black, or they could just be the Bucaneers)
Cleveland Tribe (Replacing Indians)
Cincinatti Scarlet (Replacing Reds)

Central Division
Chicago Blue Sox (Replacing Cubs & Sox, better name?)
Detroit Jaguars (Replacing Tigers)
Milwaukee Crew (Replacing Brewers)
Toronto Blues (Replacing Blue Jays)

Historical Draft League with a storyline twist - starting in 1995 taking place as result of the player strike in '94-95. 26 teams primarily in the same markets as the real major league teams that existed at the time. The powers that be decide to go all-in and start a new league to lure the players in the MLBPA facing a 1995 season that could have been played with replacement players. So you'll have the same markets you're used to, as similar to the original teams colors / concept as creatively possible - but instead of American League and National League, you have Western Conference and Eastern Conference, each split into 3 divisions.

Each league will have 3 division winners and a wild card like the rule adopted by MLB in 1994 that still exists to this day. Interleague Play would start immediately. League would draft from the players available in 1995 - first two rounds allows you to pick two players from your market, after that it's a full-out serpentine draft!

For instance, the Chicago owner will have to select two players from the Cubs & White Sox rosters as they stood on August 12, 1994. New York from the Yankees and Mets. Boston from the Red Sox. Montreal is the only city that has been contracted and Phoenix is the only market that doesn't really exist in 1995 (this was done to give the West an extra team - I had to reluctantly move St. Louis, KC, and Minnesota west because it was too east heavy) so Phoenix, as the odd team out will get to pick from the Montreal roster.

Those two players would get a "ULB Inaugural Clause" 7-year-contract at their existing salary level with a no-trade clause. So unless that player retires or you release them, they will be a member of your ballclub until the end of the 2001 season so select carefully!

Full details including the site will follow shortly!

you have rules set up? what about a site/forum?

griffeyin98 · 03-10-2011, 02:40 PM

I'm interested in Seattle, but need to see a site/forum before committing

baseballislife · 03-10-2011, 04:33 PM

I am interested in the Minnesota Metro if that team is still available. Any idea for a potential start date?

O-Man · 03-10-2011, 08:59 PM

mets: That is a great name. New York Skyline. They're yours if you're interested, you can PM me or e-mail me at ulb@tassko.com with your name, e-mail, IM info (if applicable), and your two Mets or Yankees franchise players when you decide.

griffeyin98/pucku33: The Site, Forums, and League File will be up just shortly (a couple hours at most). griffeyin98, I will hold the Seattle Pilots for you for now so you can check it out.

baseballislife: Minnesota Metro are yours. PM me or e-mail your name, e-mail, IM info (if applicable), and your two Twins franchise players when you decide.

PirateFan17 · 03-10-2011, 09:06 PM

Is the Pittsburgh Franchise still available?

O-Man · 03-10-2011, 09:08 PM

Yes. Pittsburgh is still available!

PirateFan17 · 03-10-2011, 09:13 PM

Id be intersted in your league. If the Atlanta team is still available could I take them?

O-Man · 03-10-2011, 09:16 PM

Atlanta Chiefs are available!

Reply, PM me or e-mail your name, e-mail, IM info (if applicable), and your two Braves "franchise players" when you decide.

O-Man · 03-10-2011, 09:22 PM

6 teams taken
Chicago
Detroit
Minnesota
New York (tentatively held for mets til I confirm he's interested)
Seattle (tentatively held for griffeyin98 to see the site)
Atlanta (piratesfan17)

18 teams available

Milwaukee Crew (Replacing Brewers)
Toronto Blues (Replacing Blue Jays)
Philadelphia Liberty (Replacing Phillies)
Pittsburgh Batsmen or Buccaneers (Replacing Pirates, Batsmen could incorporate the Batman logo which is yellow and black, or they could just be the Bucaneers)
Cleveland Tribe (Replacing Indians)
Cincinatti Scarlet (Replacing Reds)
Boston (Replacing Red Sox, undecided on name)
Orlando Sharks (Replacing Marlins)
Houston Stars (Replacing Astros)
Texas Marshalls (Replacing Rangers)
St. Louis Redbirds (Replacing Cardinals)
Denver Avalanche (replacing Rockies, NHL Avalanche didn't exist back in '95)
Phoenix Sidewinders (Arizona didn't have a team but needed extra West team)
Kansas City Monarchs (replacing Royals)
San Francisco (replacing Giants)
Los Angeles (replacing Dodgers)
San Diego (replacing Padres)
Oakland (replacing A's)

O-Man · 03-11-2011, 07:34 AM

ULB (United League Baseball) - Home will be the league forums, the league constitution is being finished up as we speak.

Kansas City is now no longer available.

17 teams remain.

O-Man · 03-11-2011, 07:51 AM

Quick clarification: Rosters are as of August 12, 1994 - new league is started in 1995. So if they didn't play in your city in '94 but did in '95, they are not eligible. If they played for your city in '94 but not in '95, they are still eligible - think from the perspective that MLB history stopped on the day of the strike and we're continuing from April 1995 with the new league.

claphamsa · 03-11-2011, 12:16 PM

some of these teams will struggle to get 2 worthy players for the franchise tag....

looking forward to seeing the rules come out.

blade von bartle · 03-13-2011, 09:59 AM

i will move to the desert and claim Phoenix if they are still available.
My (2) Tags will go to Pedro Martinez SP and RF Larry Walker

R0ad13Rac3rX · 03-14-2011, 12:13 PM

is there a team replacing the angels??

diamondking9 · 03-14-2011, 02:30 PM

I might be interested in Boston or Colorado.

What are your plans for the DH? Will we have minor league teams, and would we be drafting them as well? Scouts, financials, etc.?

Thanks for the info. Looks like a cool league idea.

griffeyin98 · 03-15-2011, 03:04 PM

are we going to get to see reports before we have to pick? I've got a big decision on A-Rod or Randy Johnson and they depend on potential ratings

griffeyin98 · 03-15-2011, 03:42 PM

count me in solid.

and I've got a friend who wants the St. Louis Redbirds

03-09-2011, 07:36 AM	#1
O-Man Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 231	ULB - 1994 Historical Draft League NEW - 26 teams available Full League Name (Initials):ULB - United League Baseball Commissioner(s) OOTP Forum Username(s): O-Man Email Address:ulb@tassko.com OOTP Version: OOTP 11 Game Needed: Requirement, (only $19.99 for those who don't have it, and we won't be rushing into OOTP12) Players: Real Players as of '94-'95 # of Teams:24 teams Export Deadlines Days And Times:Monday by 3PM CT, Wednesday by 3PM CT, Friday by 3PM CT. League Time Per Sim:7 Days First Season:1994 Latest Season:NEW Western Conference Pacific Division San Francisco (replacing Giants) TAKEN Los Angeles (replacing Dodgers) TAKEN San Diego (replacing Padres) TAKEN Oakland (replacing A's) Rocky Division Denver Avalanche (replacing Rockies, NHL Avalanche didn't exist back in '95) TAKEN Phoenix Sidewinders (Arizona didn't have a team but needed extra West team) TAKEN Seattle Pilots (replacing Mariners, some Mariners are called Pilots) TAKEN Kansas City Monarchs (replacing Royals) TAKEN Midwest Division Houston Stars (Replacing Astros) TAKEN Texas Marshalls (Replacing Rangers) TAKEN St. Louis Redbirds (Replacing Cardinals) TAKEN Minnesota Metro (Replacing Twins) TAKEN Eastern Conference Atlantic Division New York Pinstripes (Replacing Yankees & Mets, better name?) TAKEN Boston (Replacing Red Sox, undecided on name) Atlanta Chiefs (Replacing Indians) TAKEN Orlando Sharks (Replacing Marlins) Appalachian Division Philadelphia Liberty (Replacing Phillies) Pittsburgh Batsmen or Buccaneers (Replacing Pirates, Batsmen could incorporate the Batman logo which is yellow and black, or they could just be the Bucaneers) TAKEN Cleveland Tribe (Replacing Indians) TAKEN Cincinatti Scarlet (Replacing Reds) Central Division Chicago Blue Sox (Replacing Cubs & Sox, better name?) TAKEN Detroit Jaguars (Replacing Tigers) TAKEN Milwaukee Crew (Replacing Brewers) Toronto Blues (Replacing Blue Jays) Historical Draft League with a storyline twist - starting in 1995 taking place as result of the player strike in '94-95. 26 teams primarily in the same markets as the real major league teams that existed at the time. The powers that be decide to go all-in and start a new league to lure the players in the MLBPA facing a 1995 season that could have been played with replacement players. So you'll have the same markets you're used to, as similar to the original teams colors / concept as creatively possible - but instead of American League and National League, you have Western Conference and Eastern Conference, each split into 3 divisions. Each league will have 3 division winners and a wild card like the rule adopted by MLB in 1994 that still exists to this day. Interleague Play would start immediately. League would draft from the players available in 1995 - first two rounds allows you to pick two players from your market, after that it's a full-out serpentine draft! For instance, the Chicago owner will have to select two players from the Cubs & White Sox rosters as they stood on August 12, 1994. New York from the Yankees and Mets. Boston from the Red Sox. Montreal is the only team that has been contracted and Phoenix is the only market that doesn't really exist in 1995 so Phoenix, as the odd team out will get to pick from the Montreal rosters. Those two players would get a "ULB Inaugural Clause" 7-year-contract at their existing salary level with a no-trade clause. So unless that player retires or you release them, they will be a member of your ballclub until the end of the 2001 season so select carefully! Full details including the site will follow shortly! Last edited by O-Man; 03-17-2011 at 01:26 AM.

03-10-2011, 12:49 PM	#3
mets Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 28	Name for New york Franchise The New York Skyline

03-10-2011, 09:22 PM	#12
O-Man Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 231	6 teams taken Chicago Detroit Minnesota New York (tentatively held for mets til I confirm he's interested) Seattle (tentatively held for griffeyin98 to see the site) Atlanta (piratesfan17) 18 teams available Milwaukee Crew (Replacing Brewers) Toronto Blues (Replacing Blue Jays) Philadelphia Liberty (Replacing Phillies) Pittsburgh Batsmen or Buccaneers (Replacing Pirates, Batsmen could incorporate the Batman logo which is yellow and black, or they could just be the Bucaneers) Cleveland Tribe (Replacing Indians) Cincinatti Scarlet (Replacing Reds) Boston (Replacing Red Sox, undecided on name) Orlando Sharks (Replacing Marlins) Houston Stars (Replacing Astros) Texas Marshalls (Replacing Rangers) St. Louis Redbirds (Replacing Cardinals) Denver Avalanche (replacing Rockies, NHL Avalanche didn't exist back in '95) Phoenix Sidewinders (Arizona didn't have a team but needed extra West team) Kansas City Monarchs (replacing Royals) San Francisco (replacing Giants) Los Angeles (replacing Dodgers) San Diego (replacing Padres) Oakland (replacing A's) Last edited by O-Man; 03-10-2011 at 09:31 PM.

03-11-2011, 12:16 PM	#15
claphamsa Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 75	some of these teams will struggle to get 2 worthy players for the franchise tag.... looking forward to seeing the rules come out. __________________ RANZBA South Sydny Rabbotohs NPBL New Jersey Shore AFBL West Virginia Hollers

03-13-2011, 09:59 AM	#16
blade von bartle Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta ,Canada Posts: 46	Available Teams i will move to the desert and claim Phoenix if they are still available. My (2) Tags will go to Pedro Martinez SP and RF Larry Walker __________________ 1970,72,74 ,American League East Champions ORB2 1970,72 ,American League Champions ORB2 1973 Americian League Wild Card 1972 Manager of the Year ORB2 1986 New York Mets Champions USBL Last edited by blade von bartle; 03-13-2011 at 10:06 AM.

03-09-2011, 03:22 PM	#2
O-Man Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 231	Detroit Jaguars and the Chicago franchise have been taken. 24 teams remaining!

03-10-2011, 02:40 PM	#5
griffeyin98 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 311	I'm interested in Seattle, but need to see a site/forum before committing

03-10-2011, 04:33 PM	#6
baseballislife Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4	I am interested in the Minnesota Metro if that team is still available. Any idea for a potential start date?

03-10-2011, 08:59 PM	#7
O-Man Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 231	mets: That is a great name. New York Skyline. They're yours if you're interested, you can PM me or e-mail me at ulb@tassko.com with your name, e-mail, IM info (if applicable), and your two Mets or Yankees franchise players when you decide. griffeyin98/pucku33: The Site, Forums, and League File will be up just shortly (a couple hours at most). griffeyin98, I will hold the Seattle Pilots for you for now so you can check it out. baseballislife: Minnesota Metro are yours. PM me or e-mail your name, e-mail, IM info (if applicable), and your two Twins franchise players when you decide.

03-10-2011, 09:06 PM	#8
PirateFan17 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 162	Is the Pittsburgh Franchise still available?

03-10-2011, 09:08 PM	#9
O-Man Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 231	Yes. Pittsburgh is still available!

03-10-2011, 09:13 PM	#10
PirateFan17 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 162	Id be intersted in your league. If the Atlanta team is still available could I take them?

03-10-2011, 09:16 PM	#11
O-Man Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 231	Atlanta Chiefs are available! Reply, PM me or e-mail your name, e-mail, IM info (if applicable), and your two Braves "franchise players" when you decide.

03-11-2011, 07:34 AM	#13
O-Man Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 231	ULB (United League Baseball) - Home will be the league forums, the league constitution is being finished up as we speak. Kansas City is now no longer available. 17 teams remain.

03-11-2011, 07:51 AM	#14
O-Man Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 231	Quick clarification: Rosters are as of August 12, 1994 - new league is started in 1995. So if they didn't play in your city in '94 but did in '95, they are not eligible. If they played for your city in '94 but not in '95, they are still eligible - think from the perspective that MLB history stopped on the day of the strike and we're continuing from April 1995 with the new league.

03-14-2011, 12:13 PM	#17
R0ad13Rac3rX Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2	is there a team replacing the angels??

03-14-2011, 02:30 PM	#18
diamondking9 Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 13	I might be interested in Boston or Colorado. What are your plans for the DH? Will we have minor league teams, and would we be drafting them as well? Scouts, financials, etc.? Thanks for the info. Looks like a cool league idea.

03-15-2011, 03:04 PM	#19
griffeyin98 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 311	are we going to get to see reports before we have to pick? I've got a big decision on A-Rod or Randy Johnson and they depend on potential ratings

03-15-2011, 03:42 PM	#20
griffeyin98 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 311	count me in solid. and I've got a friend who wants the St. Louis Redbirds