Looking to join a good mature league

jerryjr · 01-10-2002, 02:24 AM

I would like to join a league with a solid bunch of mature owners who know the game and are committed to putting time into the league. I do not want to be in a league where there is a naked women or rappers on the homepage. Nor where the term’s ‘dis’ and ‘talking smack’ are encouraged. I would prefer to be in a league that is in the 80’s or earlier but will join any professional league. Although a 50’s league would be ideal for me. If you have such a league and are looking for someone who knows the game and is willing to participate by writing articles, doing stats and maybe most importantly, returns e-mails in a timely fashion please drop me a line.
Thank you

Killebrew · 01-10-2002, 09:17 AM

[quote]Originally posted by jerryjr:
I would like to join a league with a solid bunch of mature owners who know the game and are committed to putting time into the league. I do not want to be in a league where there is a naked women or rappers on the homepage. Nor where the term’s ‘dis’ and ‘talking smack’ are encouraged. I would prefer to be in a league that is in the 80’s or earlier but will join any professional league. Although a 50’s league would be ideal for me. If you have such a league and are looking for someone who knows the game and is willing to participate by writing articles, doing stats and maybe most importantly, returns e-mails in a timely fashion please drop me a line.
Thank you<hr></blockquote>

You sound like you'd make a great GM, & if you'll pardon me for sounding like a know-it-all I would suggest you follow several online leagues to get a good idea of whether they are for you, then email their commish directly to apply. Sometimes obviously ideal/professional GM's can get ahead of the waiting list, and sometimes you can get picked simply because of good timing. To find the leagues I'd suggest checking the lists at Mark's ootplinks.com & statbasedbaseball.com. Also, some of the best leagues do not advertise as ownership changes are infrequent, but you can still find these leagues with a google search for "+league +ootp3". Good luck.

crackpott · 01-10-2002, 09:23 AM

ya, you did sound good... I hate people who talk using internet slang, and try to make a point to get new owners who don't either. The problem with my league is where you said you don't want naked women all over the page... I think you must have looked at my league already. They're not naked, exactly... just maxim-esque pictures.

Killebrew · 01-10-2002, 09:31 AM

[quote]Originally posted by crackpott:
ya, you did sound good... I hate people who talk using internet slang, and try to make a point to get new owners who don't either. The problem with my league is where you said you don't want naked women all over the page... I think you must have looked at my league already. They're not naked, exactly... just maxim-esque pictures.<hr></blockquote>

Crackpott, your league looks really good, and I think the pics are hilarious. Wives and girlfriends might not approve of spending all day with a playmate picture on the monitor though

. "But honey, it's just a baseball league!"

crackpott · 01-10-2002, 10:34 AM

Thanks.

My girlfriend takes it well... I claim it's not my league, I can't control what's on the page.

Maybe I should include some sort of waiver. "Phil is not responsible for any breakups caused by the FBBL's lucious women."

Jestre · 01-10-2002, 11:07 AM

jerryjr, if you like oldtimers leagues I would suggest MLB Century or Boys of Summer. Both are straightforward leagues with a core of solid owners. Both strive for realism and a high degree of historicity. Neither have an opening at this time but openings do occur and putting your name in will guarantee an email when an opening crops up. Both can be found on Cooleys Historically OOTP site. <a href="http://www.sportplanet.com/sbb/hootp" target="_blank">www.sportplanet.com/sbb/hootp</a>

[ January 10, 2002: Message edited by: Jestre ]

Subby · 01-11-2002, 09:04 AM

As Killer should have mentioned, stay away from <a href="http://www.thefobl.com" target="_blank">this league</a>.

They are all twisted and infantile

Cooleyvol · 01-11-2002, 12:13 PM

Jestre,

Why wouldnt you include Glory Days in your list of "good oldtimers league"?

My feelings are hurt!

Jestre · 01-11-2002, 02:22 PM

Cooley, I'm not in Glory Days ergo I'm not qualified to comment on the merits of that league.
Also I wasn't listing the top old-timer leagues just recommending a couple that I am familiar with....

[ January 11, 2002: Message edited by: Jestre ]

Aussie Mark · 01-14-2002, 11:59 PM

Mets and Angels are available in the BBDL ...

<a href="http://www.sportplanet.com/sbb/mmbl/baseball/bbdl.htm" target="_blank">http://www.sportplanet.com/sbb/mmbl/baseball/bbdl.htm</a>

Established league, started in 1984, currently in 1987. Has some interesting rules that add some realism and interest.

Email the Commish (addy on league webpage), not me.

01-10-2002, 02:24 AM	#1
jerryjr Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1	Looking to join a good mature league I would like to join a league with a solid bunch of mature owners who know the game and are committed to putting time into the league. I do not want to be in a league where there is a naked women or rappers on the homepage. Nor where the term’s ‘dis’ and ‘talking smack’ are encouraged. I would prefer to be in a league that is in the 80’s or earlier but will join any professional league. Although a 50’s league would be ideal for me. If you have such a league and are looking for someone who knows the game and is willing to participate by writing articles, doing stats and maybe most importantly, returns e-mails in a timely fashion please drop me a line. Thank you

01-10-2002, 09:17 AM	#2
Killebrew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,326	[quote]Originally posted by jerryjr: <strong>I would like to join a league with a solid bunch of mature owners who know the game and are committed to putting time into the league. I do not want to be in a league where there is a naked women or rappers on the homepage. Nor where the term’s ‘dis’ and ‘talking smack’ are encouraged. I would prefer to be in a league that is in the 80’s or earlier but will join any professional league. Although a 50’s league would be ideal for me. If you have such a league and are looking for someone who knows the game and is willing to participate by writing articles, doing stats and maybe most importantly, returns e-mails in a timely fashion please drop me a line. Thank you</strong><hr></blockquote> You sound like you'd make a great GM, & if you'll pardon me for sounding like a know-it-all I would suggest you follow several online leagues to get a good idea of whether they are for you, then email their commish directly to apply. Sometimes obviously ideal/professional GM's can get ahead of the waiting list, and sometimes you can get picked simply because of good timing. To find the leagues I'd suggest checking the lists at Mark's ootplinks.com & statbasedbaseball.com. Also, some of the best leagues do not advertise as ownership changes are infrequent, but you can still find these leagues with a google search for "+league +ootp3". Good luck. __________________ FOBL Capital City Metropolitans CDL Minnesota Twins

01-10-2002, 09:23 AM	#3
crackpott Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,961	ya, you did sound good... I hate people who talk using internet slang, and try to make a point to get new owners who don't either. The problem with my league is where you said you don't want naked women all over the page... I think you must have looked at my league already. They're not naked, exactly... just maxim-esque pictures. __________________ Abandoned Planet - Check it out. The photos don't suck anymore.

01-10-2002, 09:31 AM	#4
Killebrew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,326	[quote]Originally posted by crackpott: <strong>ya, you did sound good... I hate people who talk using internet slang, and try to make a point to get new owners who don't either. The problem with my league is where you said you don't want naked women all over the page... I think you must have looked at my league already. They're not naked, exactly... just maxim-esque pictures.</strong><hr></blockquote> Crackpott, your league looks really good, and I think the pics are hilarious. Wives and girlfriends might not approve of spending all day with a playmate picture on the monitor though . "But honey, it's just a baseball league!" __________________ FOBL Capital City Metropolitans CDL Minnesota Twins

01-10-2002, 10:34 AM	#5
crackpott Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,961	Thanks. My girlfriend takes it well... I claim it's not my league, I can't control what's on the page. Maybe I should include some sort of waiver. "Phil is not responsible for any breakups caused by the FBBL's lucious women." __________________ Abandoned Planet - Check it out. The photos don't suck anymore.

01-10-2002, 11:07 AM	#6
Jestre All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Smithfield,Ri,USA Posts: 612	jerryjr, if you like oldtimers leagues I would suggest MLB Century or Boys of Summer. Both are straightforward leagues with a core of solid owners. Both strive for realism and a high degree of historicity. Neither have an opening at this time but openings do occur and putting your name in will guarantee an email when an opening crops up. Both can be found on Cooleys Historically OOTP site. <a href="http://www.sportplanet.com/sbb/hootp" target="_blank">www.sportplanet.com/sbb/hootp</a> [ January 10, 2002: Message edited by: Jestre ]</p> __________________ My eyes perceive the present, but my roots are imbedded deeply in the grandeur of the past. "Chief Meyers"

01-11-2002, 09:04 AM	#7
Subby Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 375	As Killer should have mentioned, stay away from <a href="http://www.thefobl.com" target="_blank">this league</a>. They are all twisted and infantile

01-11-2002, 12:13 PM	#8
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	Jestre, Why wouldnt you include Glory Days in your list of "good oldtimers league"? My feelings are hurt!

01-11-2002, 02:22 PM	#9
Jestre All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Smithfield,Ri,USA Posts: 612	Cooley, I'm not in Glory Days ergo I'm not qualified to comment on the merits of that league. Also I wasn't listing the top old-timer leagues just recommending a couple that I am familiar with.... [ January 11, 2002: Message edited by: Jestre ]</p> __________________ My eyes perceive the present, but my roots are imbedded deeply in the grandeur of the past. "Chief Meyers"

01-14-2002, 11:59 PM	#10
Aussie Mark Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Downunder Posts: 489	Mets and Angels are available in the BBDL ... <a href="http://www.sportplanet.com/sbb/mmbl/baseball/bbdl.htm" target="_blank">http://www.sportplanet.com/sbb/mmbl/baseball/bbdl.htm</a> Established league, started in 1984, currently in 1987. Has some interesting rules that add some realism and interest. Email the Commish (addy on league webpage), not me. __________________ Cheers Mark