Sportsman Baseball League

buk22 · 11-15-2023, 01:59 PM

League name: Sportsman Baseball League
Version: OOTP 24
League Type: Modern MLB - coming up on the trade deadline for the 2034 season
Sim Schedule: Live Sims are Monday, Wednesday, Saturday Evenings, more frequently in offseason
RULES: http://bit.ly/sbl-rules
SETTINGS: http://bit.ly/sbl-settings
STATSPLUS: https://atl-01.statsplus.net/spbl/
**Low Scouting Accuracy**
Normal Injury Setting
20-80 Relative Ratings
Utilizes **Slack** for communication.
Competitive balance mechanisms, including draft picks, draft lottery, and a more relevant luxury tax
Very competitive league, with lots of great GMs in here. It won't be easy!
First-time online league friendly, we have "mentor" GMs to set you up with so if you have questions or issues, you can get a quick and thorough answer.

Current openings for:

Tampa Bay Rays - Although in last place in the AL East, still only 2 games back of a wild card berth (the AL only has 3 teams over .500 currently). The team needs some TLC and is in a tighter spot financially, but a surprise playoff push may help things there.

Farm System: #12 per OSA
Budget: #19

Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers just reached the end of their competitive cycle riding Betts, Seager, et. al. to the end of their careers and have rebounded after a rough 2033 season (currently 1.5 games off the NL West lead and just .5 games back in the Wild Card). A rebuild (or re-tool due to budget) is probably needed long term. Although the farm system is not strong, so you might need to spend that $$$ to improve the roster.

Farm System: #29
Budget: #3

San Diego Padres The Padres are a large budget behemoth in the league with a $280m payroll and are currently leading the NL West. While the farm system is at the bottom of the league (headlined by the league's #13 prospect, Josh Allison), nearly $160m is coming off the books at season's end, allowing a new GM to make this team their own.

Farm System: #20
Budget: #2

Visit https://forms.gle/j1zB2Ew8y6iTcXUc6 to apply!

cyrusb · 11-15-2023, 02:06 PM

It's a really great league with many long term committed members. Person who was running sims for a while (me) just got very busy in real life and had difficulty keeping up the same pace of every other day sims.

Took a while to find someone to help take over sims and some other duties, but we're back going at full steam now.

ryk · 11-15-2023, 03:19 PM

This is an awesome league - I have been a GM for a long time now, always well run and great core group of GMs.

The_Niddler · 11-15-2023, 07:15 PM

Great league with a great commish in Cyrus.
Dustin is doing a great job helping Cyrus with the sims and we are at a high level of activity.
I suggest you join.

cyrusb · 11-18-2023, 11:44 AM

Rangers taken!

buk22 · 11-22-2023, 11:36 AM

Bump with current openings.

buk22 · 02-12-2024, 06:10 PM

Updated with current openings (details on open teams can be found here, with info on league settings/rules found in the first post). We are just starting the amateur draft, so it's a great time to come on board!

Current openings for:

Tampa Bay Rays - The Rays are currently playing .500 ball, and have been attempted to remain relevant after dealing Wander Franco, but have a couple of nice pieces you could build around (or deal to kickstart a full rebuild). Currently $8m in the hole for the current season, and will need some TLC in the short term.

Farm System: #11 per OSA
Budget: #19

Washington Nationals Juan Soto is still here and is fresh off a 9 WAR season at age 34. There are holes on the big league roster, but the farm is strong and the team is flush with cash ($95m under budget this season), so there is room to put your stamp on this team.

Farm System: #4
Budget: #13

Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers just reached the end of their competitive cycle riding Betts, Seager, et. al. to the end of their careers and are coming off a rough 2033. A rebuild (or re-tool due to budget) is needed. Although the farm system is last in the league, they do have 2 top 100 prospects (#94 and #98 per OSA).

Farm System: #30
Budget: #3

San Diego Padres The Padres are a large budget behemoth in the league with a $280m payroll and are off to a strong 14-5 start. While the farm system is at the bottom of the league, nearly $160m is coming off the books at season's end, giving a new GM the opportunity to make this team their own.

Farm System: #29
Budget: #2

This is a solid league, but has experienced some scheduling issues with sims recently, leading to a high turnover of GMs. Newly appointed sim coordinator/assistant commish is able to dedicate the time necessary to ensure a strict sim schedule and team participation.

Visit https://forms.gle/j1zB2Ew8y6iTcXUc6 to apply!

buk22 · 02-12-2024, 10:52 PM

Angels and Rockies filled. Join today and help set the new direction for your in the draft.

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buk22 · 02-13-2024, 09:28 PM

Spiders taken as well. Hoping to be full soon. Join us today!

buk22 · 03-05-2024, 03:36 PM

Bump. Rays, Nats, Dodgers and Padres still available. See first post for details.

buk22 · 03-14-2024, 01:26 PM

Nationals taken. Bump for the 3 remaining openings in Tampa, LA and San Diego.

11-22-2023, 11:36 AM	#6
buk22 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	Bump with current openings. Last edited by buk22; 02-12-2024 at 04:07 PM.

02-12-2024, 06:10 PM	#7
buk22 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	Updated with current openings (details on open teams can be found here, with info on league settings/rules found in the first post). We are just starting the amateur draft, so it's a great time to come on board! Current openings for: Tampa Bay Rays - The Rays are currently playing .500 ball, and have been attempted to remain relevant after dealing Wander Franco, but have a couple of nice pieces you could build around (or deal to kickstart a full rebuild). Currently $8m in the hole for the current season, and will need some TLC in the short term. Farm System: #11 per OSA Budget: #19 Washington Nationals Juan Soto is still here and is fresh off a 9 WAR season at age 34. There are holes on the big league roster, but the farm is strong and the team is flush with cash ($95m under budget this season), so there is room to put your stamp on this team. Farm System: #4 Budget: #13 Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers just reached the end of their competitive cycle riding Betts, Seager, et. al. to the end of their careers and are coming off a rough 2033. A rebuild (or re-tool due to budget) is needed. Although the farm system is last in the league, they do have 2 top 100 prospects (#94 and #98 per OSA). Farm System: #30 Budget: #3 San Diego Padres The Padres are a large budget behemoth in the league with a $280m payroll and are off to a strong 14-5 start. While the farm system is at the bottom of the league, nearly $160m is coming off the books at season's end, giving a new GM the opportunity to make this team their own. Farm System: #29 Budget: #2 This is a solid league, but has experienced some scheduling issues with sims recently, leading to a high turnover of GMs. Newly appointed sim coordinator/assistant commish is able to dedicate the time necessary to ensure a strict sim schedule and team participation. Visit https://forms.gle/j1zB2Ew8y6iTcXUc6 to apply! Last edited by buk22; 02-13-2024 at 09:30 PM.

11-15-2023, 01:59 PM	#1
buk22 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	Sportsman Baseball League League name: Sportsman Baseball League Version: OOTP 24 League Type: Modern MLB - coming up on the trade deadline for the 2034 season Sim Schedule: Live Sims are Monday, Wednesday, Saturday Evenings, more frequently in offseason RULES: http://bit.ly/sbl-rules SETTINGS: http://bit.ly/sbl-settings STATSPLUS: https://atl-01.statsplus.net/spbl/ Low Scouting Accuracy Normal Injury Setting 20-80 Relative Ratings Utilizes Slack for communication. Competitive balance mechanisms, including draft picks, draft lottery, and a more relevant luxury tax Very competitive league, with lots of great GMs in here. It won't be easy! First-time online league friendly, we have "mentor" GMs to set you up with so if you have questions or issues, you can get a quick and thorough answer. Current openings for: Tampa Bay Rays - Although in last place in the AL East, still only 2 games back of a wild card berth (the AL only has 3 teams over .500 currently). The team needs some TLC and is in a tighter spot financially, but a surprise playoff push may help things there. Farm System: #12 per OSA Budget: #19 Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers just reached the end of their competitive cycle riding Betts, Seager, et. al. to the end of their careers and have rebounded after a rough 2033 season (currently 1.5 games off the NL West lead and just .5 games back in the Wild Card). A rebuild (or re-tool due to budget) is probably needed long term. Although the farm system is not strong, so you might need to spend that $$$ to improve the roster. Farm System: #29 Budget: #3 San Diego Padres The Padres are a large budget behemoth in the league with a $280m payroll and are currently leading the NL West. While the farm system is at the bottom of the league (headlined by the league's #13 prospect, Josh Allison), nearly $160m is coming off the books at season's end, allowing a new GM to make this team their own. Farm System: #20 Budget: #2 Visit https://forms.gle/j1zB2Ew8y6iTcXUc6 to apply! Last edited by buk22; 03-14-2024 at 01:25 PM.

11-15-2023, 02:06 PM	#2
cyrusb Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 110	It's a really great league with many long term committed members. Person who was running sims for a while (me) just got very busy in real life and had difficulty keeping up the same pace of every other day sims. Took a while to find someone to help take over sims and some other duties, but we're back going at full steam now.

11-15-2023, 03:19 PM	#3
ryk Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 7	This is an awesome league - I have been a GM for a long time now, always well run and great core group of GMs.

11-15-2023, 07:15 PM	#4
The_Niddler Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 306	Great league with a great commish in Cyrus. Dustin is doing a great job helping Cyrus with the sims and we are at a high level of activity. I suggest you join.

11-18-2023, 11:44 AM	#5
cyrusb Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 110	Rangers taken!

02-12-2024, 10:52 PM	#8
buk22 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	Angels and Rockies filled. Join today and help set the new direction for your in the draft. Sent from my SM-A516U1 using Tapatalk

02-13-2024, 09:28 PM	#9
buk22 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	Spiders taken as well. Hoping to be full soon. Join us today!

03-05-2024, 03:36 PM	#10
buk22 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	Bump. Rays, Nats, Dodgers and Padres still available. See first post for details.

03-14-2024, 01:26 PM	#11
buk22 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	Nationals taken. Bump for the 3 remaining openings in Tampa, LA and San Diego.