North American Baseball Association (NABA) needs one owner

A.J. Holz · 01-30-2006, 07:52 PM

The NABA, a well-established online league, needs one owner to run a team. The league just started its 12th season of play and has more than two real-time years of existence. We are running OOTP 6.5.

Check us out:

http://www.nababaseball.org

The NABA is a 20-team league with the following settings:

- Coaches/scouts disabled
- Financials enabled
- Traditional ratings
- no DH
- draft pick trading allowed

The NABA also has a fairly rare feature among online OOTP leagues; the presence of a dedicated Player Agent. The Player Agent is responsible for negotiating contract extensions on behalf of the league's players. This makes for a more realistic financial system, with plenty of room for negotiations, and allows the NABA to be a more immersive experience.

OOTP 6.5 is required to join the league. Teams in the league occupy various cities in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Cuba.

League perks include BOSI and comprehensive CATO history pages.

Interested? Please email the following info to me at bhawk1@mindspring.com:

Name:
OOTP Forums ID:
Have you read the NABA rules?:
What interests you about the NABA?:

Thanks for your interest!

darkhorse · 01-30-2006, 10:48 PM

Hah! 'Bout time Monterrey pwned this league!

andjbock · 01-31-2006, 09:45 AM

This ain't some nancy-fairy-boy league either! You need a set and a sac to compete here!

The team available is a good team with a strong minor league system. If you spend 29 seconds in the forum you can figure out who it is. If you want the team please don't friggin go awol 2 days later.

Were also in mid draft, so if you hurry you might be able to select your own late round picks.

The player agent is a pretty good idea. It allows for a more realistic FA market and offers a unique playing environment. He is a former owner and knows the league well.

Remember if you to join welcome & stay out of my way.

fhomess · 01-31-2006, 10:25 AM

As Player Agent, the open team is actually the one I used to own prior to the most recent owner, so don't go screwing it up, either.

It's got a superb offense and an average pitching staff, but the minor league system is 3rd in the league and very heavy on promising young arms.

TheRockCT · 01-31-2006, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkhorse

Hah! 'Bout time Monterrey pwned this league!

Agreed!

Well, actually, I would imagine winning one title compared to the Ottawa Bulldogs 4-peat pales in comparison, but at least for the rest of the upcoming season, I will accept pwnage privileges!

Philadelphia's a good young team though, and the player agent worked out well it its inaugural season - I'd advise anyone remotely interested to take a look and bring Philadelphia to prominence, because the last thing we need is to have Ottawa winning 5 out of 6!

fifthbetle · 01-31-2006, 01:06 PM

I'll bump this as well. A.J. is a great and patient wee little commissioner, and Frank (fhomess) has really added another level of interest to the league with his work as the Player Agent. It'll certainly be interesting to see how the Agent changes the financial landscape of the league over the next few years. Join us, and see how it all turns out.

A.J. Holz · 02-01-2006, 06:25 PM

Philadelphia has been filled - for anyone else interested in the future, please let me know, I'll keep you on the waiting list.

A.J. Holz · 02-13-2006, 08:30 PM

Boink

Bumping this up as one of the best teams in the league has now become available. Email me if interested!

darkhorse · 02-14-2006, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.J. Holz

Boink

Bumping this up as one of the best teams in the league has now become available. Email me if interested!

I was an original member of this league, and it is one of the best. A.J. Holz is an excellent commish and has been running this league ably for years (real time). You'd be remiss to pass up this opportunity to play in a topnotch online league.

A.J. Holz · 02-14-2006, 07:54 AM

Thanks for the kind words, darkhorse!

darkhorse · 02-15-2006, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.J. Holz

Thanks for the kind words, darkhorse!

Ehh, no problem. The best leagues need to be championed.

I'd apply for the job, but it just wouldn't be right dashing Monterrey's playoff hopes every year.

andjbock · 02-15-2006, 12:33 PM

I will temporarily waive the "must give all your draft picks to Andrew" rule for anyone who takes over Havana.

A.J. Holz · 02-15-2006, 10:30 PM

Still need a Havana owner!

thegreggor · 02-17-2006, 12:26 PM

I sent you an email but never heard back.

A.J. Holz · 02-17-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegreggor

I sent you an email but never heard back.

Thegreggor, I apologize, I just now found it in my spam folder for some weird reason. I'll get back to you ASAP!

andjbock · 02-17-2006, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.J. Holz

Thegreggor, I apologize, I just now found it in my spam folder for some weird reason. I'll get back to you ASAP!

Holz, get your head in the game!

andjbock · 05-03-2006, 10:15 AM

Toronto is now open. If anyone is interested please email AJ for a spot. We are in the midst of completeing free agency and finsihing up our draft before 2015 starts.

This is the real NABA don't be fooled by imitations.

http://www.nababaseball.org

A.J. Holz · 05-03-2006, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andjbock

Toronto is now open. If anyone is interested please email AJ for a spot. We are in the midst of completeing free agency and finsihing up our draft before 2015 starts.

This is the real NABA don't be fooled by imitations.

http://www.nababaseball.org

Why thanks, Andrew!

Folks, the man is correct. We have a team opening, and that's rare in this league. Stop by, check us out, and email me if you're interested.

A.J. Holz · 05-04-2006, 04:54 PM

Bumping this one, Toronto is still open. Also, Chicago.

fifthbetle · 05-04-2006, 05:46 PM

If you think you don't have enough time for a league, think again. The NABA has a leisurely pace, but things are run on schedule, and A.J. is still great. We're also still trying to beat Ottawa. Come help us out with that.

01-30-2006, 07:52 PM	#1
A.J. Holz All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 650	North American Baseball Association (NABA) needs one owner The NABA, a well-established online league, needs one owner to run a team. The league just started its 12th season of play and has more than two real-time years of existence. We are running OOTP 6.5. Check us out: http://www.nababaseball.org The NABA is a 20-team league with the following settings: - Coaches/scouts disabled - Financials enabled - Traditional ratings - no DH - draft pick trading allowed The NABA also has a fairly rare feature among online OOTP leagues; the presence of a dedicated Player Agent. The Player Agent is responsible for negotiating contract extensions on behalf of the league's players. This makes for a more realistic financial system, with plenty of room for negotiations, and allows the NABA to be a more immersive experience. OOTP 6.5 is required to join the league. Teams in the league occupy various cities in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Cuba. League perks include BOSI and comprehensive CATO history pages. Interested? Please email the following info to me at bhawk1@mindspring.com: Name: OOTP Forums ID: Have you read the NABA rules?: What interests you about the NABA?: Thanks for your interest! __________________ NABA - Tijuana Toros / Commish ORB - Oakland Athletics (former owner) MBBA - Seattle Storm JOBL - Grand Forks Varmints (former owner) FIBB - Chicago Fire TMBU - Tulsa Tomcats (former owner) ACL - Oakland A's (former owner) ACB - Rockville Superbas

01-30-2006, 10:48 PM	#2
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	Hah! 'Bout time Monterrey pwned this league! __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan."

01-31-2006, 10:25 AM	#4
fhomess Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,625	As Player Agent, the open team is actually the one I used to own prior to the most recent owner, so don't go screwing it up, either. It's got a superb offense and an average pitching staff, but the minor league system is 3rd in the league and very heavy on promising young arms. __________________ StatsLab- PHP/MySQL based utilities for Online Leagues Baseball Cards - Full list of known templates and documentation on card development.

01-31-2006, 01:06 PM	#6
fifthbetle Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 31	I'll bump this as well. A.J. is a great and patient wee little commissioner, and Frank (fhomess) has really added another level of interest to the league with his work as the Player Agent. It'll certainly be interesting to see how the Agent changes the financial landscape of the league over the next few years. Join us, and see how it all turns out. __________________ Live a little. Be a gypsy. Get around. Get your feet up off the ground. Live a little. Get around. -Paul McCartney

02-01-2006, 06:25 PM	#7
A.J. Holz All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 650	Philadelphia has been filled - for anyone else interested in the future, please let me know, I'll keep you on the waiting list. __________________ NABA - Tijuana Toros / Commish ORB - Oakland Athletics (former owner) MBBA - Seattle Storm JOBL - Grand Forks Varmints (former owner) FIBB - Chicago Fire TMBU - Tulsa Tomcats (former owner) ACL - Oakland A's (former owner) ACB - Rockville Superbas

01-31-2006, 09:45 AM	#3
andjbock Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somerville, MA, USA Bats: Right Throws: Left Posts: 3,630	This ain't some nancy-fairy-boy league either! You need a set and a sac to compete here! The team available is a good team with a strong minor league system. If you spend 29 seconds in the forum you can figure out who it is. If you want the team please don't friggin go awol 2 days later. Were also in mid draft, so if you hurry you might be able to select your own late round picks. The player agent is a pretty good idea. It allows for a more realistic FA market and offers a unique playing environment. He is a former owner and knows the league well. Remember if you to join welcome & stay out of my way.

02-13-2006, 08:30 PM	#8
A.J. Holz All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 650	Boink Bumping this up as one of the best teams in the league has now become available. Email me if interested! __________________ NABA - Tijuana Toros / Commish ORB - Oakland Athletics (former owner) MBBA - Seattle Storm JOBL - Grand Forks Varmints (former owner) FIBB - Chicago Fire TMBU - Tulsa Tomcats (former owner) ACL - Oakland A's (former owner) ACB - Rockville Superbas

02-14-2006, 07:54 AM	#10
A.J. Holz All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 650	Thanks for the kind words, darkhorse! __________________ NABA - Tijuana Toros / Commish ORB - Oakland Athletics (former owner) MBBA - Seattle Storm JOBL - Grand Forks Varmints (former owner) FIBB - Chicago Fire TMBU - Tulsa Tomcats (former owner) ACL - Oakland A's (former owner) ACB - Rockville Superbas

02-15-2006, 12:33 PM	#12
andjbock Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somerville, MA, USA Bats: Right Throws: Left Posts: 3,630	I will temporarily waive the "must give all your draft picks to Andrew" rule for anyone who takes over Havana.

02-15-2006, 10:30 PM	#13
A.J. Holz All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 650	Still need a Havana owner! __________________ NABA - Tijuana Toros / Commish ORB - Oakland Athletics (former owner) MBBA - Seattle Storm JOBL - Grand Forks Varmints (former owner) FIBB - Chicago Fire TMBU - Tulsa Tomcats (former owner) ACL - Oakland A's (former owner) ACB - Rockville Superbas

02-17-2006, 12:26 PM	#14
thegreggor Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 14	I sent you an email but never heard back.

05-03-2006, 10:15 AM	#17
andjbock Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somerville, MA, USA Bats: Right Throws: Left Posts: 3,630	Toronto Is Open Toronto is now open. If anyone is interested please email AJ for a spot. We are in the midst of completeing free agency and finsihing up our draft before 2015 starts. This is the real NABA don't be fooled by imitations. http://www.nababaseball.org

05-04-2006, 04:54 PM	#19
A.J. Holz All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 650	Bumping this one, Toronto is still open. Also, Chicago. __________________ NABA - Tijuana Toros / Commish ORB - Oakland Athletics (former owner) MBBA - Seattle Storm JOBL - Grand Forks Varmints (former owner) FIBB - Chicago Fire TMBU - Tulsa Tomcats (former owner) ACL - Oakland A's (former owner) ACB - Rockville Superbas

05-04-2006, 05:46 PM	#20
fifthbetle Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 31	If you think you don't have enough time for a league, think again. The NABA has a leisurely pace, but things are run on schedule, and A.J. is still great. We're also still trying to beat Ottawa. Come help us out with that. __________________ Live a little. Be a gypsy. Get around. Get your feet up off the ground. Live a little. Get around. -Paul McCartney