Planning on starting a new league.

hellfrozeover · 04-18-2002, 02:17 PM

Yeah, I've been thinking this over for a while, and I think I'd like to start an online league. First though, I'd like to gauge the interest, and second, I need suggestions for a name for the league. It will be a league with MLB players, and many of the MLB teams (possibly replace or move a few). I would start it with a draft.

Anyone interested or have a suggestion for the name of the league?

If you are interested reply to the post.

Thanks,
-Ed

MetsIn2002 · 04-18-2002, 03:00 PM

I am interested in joining the league, especially if the league would be using the new Rolen/GForce roster set. I have been waiting for a new OOTP4 league to begin with a draft and this roster set (should be quite amazing). As for names for the league, I have no idea. Suggestions: I prefer teams to start on equal grounds (fan base/loyalty/stadium size) but that is just my opinion, if a majority of people prefer the variations in revenues that a variety of stadiums produce that is fine as well. If you were to accept me as a GM, I would love to take control of the Mets. If you need to contact me: borgesos@clarkson.edu Thanks

SoxWin · 04-18-2002, 03:15 PM

If it didn't start with a draft I'd take the BoSox. I'd probably take them anyway but I prefer to start with the real teams

Cheers

Rich

danred81 · 04-18-2002, 04:07 PM

I'd be interested in the Detroit Tigers. A man can dream can't he.

DaCubFan · 04-18-2002, 04:14 PM

I'm interested in joining. I prefer original rosters too, but a draft is OK. The problem with drafting is finding the time to actually draft all of your players. I also prefer that each sim only covers one week so more control of the rosters or lineups can be given. Maybe the Internet Legacy Baseball League?

Storky · 04-18-2002, 04:33 PM

I would love a team. Don't mind which if we are drafting from scratch. Don't really know about a league name though. As long as the league is well run and had active owners.. who cares...HEY how about the AOBL. Actives Owners Baseball League. hehe.

hellfrozeover · 04-18-2002, 05:50 PM

Internet Legacy Baseball League it is.

Well, if the Rolen/GForce set comes out by the time the league gets filled, then I will use it. Until then, send me an e-mail with the team you guys want to take. I think there is enough interest to create the league. I suppose that once we get enough owners we could put it up to a league vote whether or not to start with a draft, I prefer to start with drafts because it is more of a blank slate, however, if 75% of the owners want to start with real rosters, we will do it that way (I want to do it your way, but still I'd rather start clean, it will help teams like Florida, Montreal, etc. start even with the Yankees, Braves, etc). Markets will probably start out uneven, but fan interest may change somewhat based on the payroll...don't need teams going deep into debt after one season, although this may go up to a league vote. Sim lengths, etc., will also likely be determined by a league vote. I want all the owners in my league to have a good time, so I want to try to do as much as I can to accomodate your wishes.

Oh and one more thing, it is highly preferred that you have AIM or ICQ, since it allows owners to contact each other easily.

Send me an e-mail if anyone else is interested. For those who requested teams here already, I will give them to you, except SoxWin, since he was unsure at this point. Sox, you will need to e-mail me with a decision. Everyone else, please send me an e-mail.

The e-mail address: ilblcommish@hotmail.com

I will work on making a website for the ILBL this weekend. It should be up by Sunday afternoon, very possibly sooner than that.

Teams that are taken:
Mets, Tigers, Cubs.

One team will be changed. Montreal will move to Las Vegas, transferred to the NL West, and be renamed. The name of the team will be put up to a league vote once the teams are filled. I will take suggestions for it starting now. E-mail suggestions to me at the above listed address.

Hopefully the Rolen/Force roster set will be out soon enough, I figure it will still take a few weeks to fill up the league, although you never know. If it is not available, the old Rolen rosters will be used, but I will allow every owner to send me an e-mail to suggest a change in the ratings of 5 players (before the draft begins) that they feel are rated improperly. Details on that will be given out on the site once I put it up. I figure this will help to make the rosters more accurate.

All I ask in an owner is to participate, and use a little bit of baseball sense.

Thanks,
-Ed

hellfrozeover · 04-18-2002, 06:17 PM

Arizona Diamondbacks are taken.

Edit - Update:

Following teams are now taken:

Chicago White Sox
NY Yankees
Texas Rangers

[ 04-19-2002, 01:02 AM: Message edited by: hellfrozeover ]

Acclaim · 04-18-2002, 08:18 PM

i'll be in... I want the phillies

email is mcnabb_05@hotmail.com

either way is fine as long as its with 2002 rosters

NYJuggalo45 · 04-19-2002, 02:33 AM

I'll sign up, give me the Royals if they're still available.

Islesdontsuck@aol.com

TheoR · 04-19-2002, 03:23 AM

I just sent you an email, but I'll post here too. Sounds cool count me in.

If I could take a new team and call them the Memphis Blues, that would be cool, otherwise, My choices would be Atlanta, KC, StLouis in that order.

Also, if you need some help with the league web site let me know. Take a look at my personal league: <a href="http://www.e9.com/my/mlb" target="_blank">http://www.e9.com/my/mlb</a>

I also have the web space avaiable if you need.

ScottZ · 04-19-2002, 06:22 AM

I'd be interested in joining. This would be my first OOTP league although I have a great deal of experience with Baseball Pro leagues as an owner and commissioner.

Scott

skzawadzki@yahoo.com

[ 04-19-2002, 12:30 PM: Message edited by: ScottZ ]

ScottZ · 04-19-2002, 06:29 AM

Sorry...should have mentioned that I'd prefer the Red Sox, Cubs, or any available team.

Scott
skzawadzki@yahoo.com

wertzy · 04-19-2002, 06:46 AM

I'm interested in this MLB draft league too. I sent you an email just a little bit ago (wertz44@mindspring.com).

Baseballr77 · 04-19-2002, 02:04 PM

I am also interested, it sound like a good league. I sent an e-mail also. baseballr77@earthlink.net

[ 04-19-2002, 08:05 PM: Message edited by: Baseballr77 ]

jor31 · 04-19-2002, 02:38 PM

I wanted the Mets...oh well i take the Expos or D Rays!

I love playing small market baseball!!!

hellfrozeover · 04-19-2002, 03:19 PM

I lost track of what teams I listed as taken above but here is the complete list:

Arizona Diamondbacks
Chicago Cubs
Texas Ranger
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Memphis Blues (formerly Montreal Expos)
Boston Red Sox
New York Mets
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Kansas City Royals
Philadelphia Phillies.

On a side note: Atlanta Braves are available again.

If I forgot to mention someone just post a reply and/or send me an e-mail. I don't think I missed anything though.

woody5254 · 04-19-2002, 04:29 PM

I'd like to join on too. I e-mailed you requesting the Pirates or the Braves but any team will do really. Looks like a great league.

Baseballr77 · 04-19-2002, 10:54 PM

I'll change my earlier post to include Houston or Oakland or San Fran.....

[ 04-20-2002, 04:56 AM: Message edited by: Baseballr77 ]

sharpk · 04-20-2002, 08:33 AM

I would like to join. I would like the Braves, A's, Cardinals (in that order). Please let me know if I am in and who I got. Thanks. You can email me at sharpk@udel.edu if you want.

Kevin

04-18-2002, 02:17 PM	#1
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	Planning on starting a new league. Yeah, I've been thinking this over for a while, and I think I'd like to start an online league. First though, I'd like to gauge the interest, and second, I need suggestions for a name for the league. It will be a league with MLB players, and many of the MLB teams (possibly replace or move a few). I would start it with a draft. Anyone interested or have a suggestion for the name of the league? If you are interested reply to the post. Thanks, -Ed __________________ FBA Chicago Syndicate Former Owner: WBL Minnesota Twins 2004 - 2007 AL Central Division Champs OOL Chicago Whales 2006, 2009 UL East Champs; 2006, 2009 United League Champs IBA Lehigh Valley Diamonds 2006 Governor's Cup Champions VSLB New York Yankees 2001, 2002 AL East Division Champs ILBL Commissioner/Chicago Cubs 2002 NL Central Division Champs; 2002 National League Champs ASBL New York Yankees 2006 AL East Division Champs

04-18-2002, 03:00 PM	#2
MetsIn2002 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 8	I am interested in joining the league, especially if the league would be using the new Rolen/GForce roster set. I have been waiting for a new OOTP4 league to begin with a draft and this roster set (should be quite amazing). As for names for the league, I have no idea. Suggestions: I prefer teams to start on equal grounds (fan base/loyalty/stadium size) but that is just my opinion, if a majority of people prefer the variations in revenues that a variety of stadiums produce that is fine as well. If you were to accept me as a GM, I would love to take control of the Mets. If you need to contact me: borgesos@clarkson.edu Thanks __________________ Maelstrom Mets - 2001 Maelstrom Tmt Champs; 2002, 2004 - League Champions TLB Mets - 2005 NL East Champs

04-18-2002, 03:15 PM	#3
SoxWin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Blissful ignorance Posts: 3,315	If it didn't start with a draft I'd take the BoSox. I'd probably take them anyway but I prefer to start with the real teams Cheers Rich __________________ It's called partying. When you do a lot of it, you're bound to be places where the police show up. I smoke a lot of pot and drink a lot of beer. I also graduated Suma Cum Laude. ****ing sue me. - Luis Rivera

04-18-2002, 04:14 PM	#5
DaCubFan Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 232	I'm interested in joining. I prefer original rosters too, but a draft is OK. The problem with drafting is finding the time to actually draft all of your players. I also prefer that each sim only covers one week so more control of the rosters or lineups can be given. Maybe the Internet Legacy Baseball League? __________________ Baseball... It's the only game!!

04-18-2002, 05:50 PM	#7
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	Internet Legacy Baseball League it is. Well, if the Rolen/GForce set comes out by the time the league gets filled, then I will use it. Until then, send me an e-mail with the team you guys want to take. I think there is enough interest to create the league. I suppose that once we get enough owners we could put it up to a league vote whether or not to start with a draft, I prefer to start with drafts because it is more of a blank slate, however, if 75% of the owners want to start with real rosters, we will do it that way (I want to do it your way, but still I'd rather start clean, it will help teams like Florida, Montreal, etc. start even with the Yankees, Braves, etc). Markets will probably start out uneven, but fan interest may change somewhat based on the payroll...don't need teams going deep into debt after one season, although this may go up to a league vote. Sim lengths, etc., will also likely be determined by a league vote. I want all the owners in my league to have a good time, so I want to try to do as much as I can to accomodate your wishes. Oh and one more thing, it is highly preferred that you have AIM or ICQ, since it allows owners to contact each other easily. Send me an e-mail if anyone else is interested. For those who requested teams here already, I will give them to you, except SoxWin, since he was unsure at this point. Sox, you will need to e-mail me with a decision. Everyone else, please send me an e-mail. The e-mail address: ilblcommish@hotmail.com I will work on making a website for the ILBL this weekend. It should be up by Sunday afternoon, very possibly sooner than that. Teams that are taken: Mets, Tigers, Cubs. One team will be changed. Montreal will move to Las Vegas, transferred to the NL West, and be renamed. The name of the team will be put up to a league vote once the teams are filled. I will take suggestions for it starting now. E-mail suggestions to me at the above listed address. Hopefully the Rolen/Force roster set will be out soon enough, I figure it will still take a few weeks to fill up the league, although you never know. If it is not available, the old Rolen rosters will be used, but I will allow every owner to send me an e-mail to suggest a change in the ratings of 5 players (before the draft begins) that they feel are rated improperly. Details on that will be given out on the site once I put it up. I figure this will help to make the rosters more accurate. All I ask in an owner is to participate, and use a little bit of baseball sense. Thanks, -Ed __________________ FBA Chicago Syndicate Former Owner: WBL Minnesota Twins 2004 - 2007 AL Central Division Champs OOL Chicago Whales 2006, 2009 UL East Champs; 2006, 2009 United League Champs IBA Lehigh Valley Diamonds 2006 Governor's Cup Champions VSLB New York Yankees 2001, 2002 AL East Division Champs ILBL Commissioner/Chicago Cubs 2002 NL Central Division Champs; 2002 National League Champs ASBL New York Yankees 2006 AL East Division Champs

04-18-2002, 04:07 PM	#4
danred81 Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1	I'd be interested in the Detroit Tigers. A man can dream can't he.

04-18-2002, 04:33 PM	#6
Storky Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 27	I would love a team. Don't mind which if we are drafting from scratch. Don't really know about a league name though. As long as the league is well run and had active owners.. who cares...HEY how about the AOBL. Actives Owners Baseball League. hehe.

04-18-2002, 06:17 PM	#8
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	Arizona Diamondbacks are taken. Edit - Update: Following teams are now taken: Chicago White Sox NY Yankees Texas Rangers <small>[ 04-19-2002, 01:02 AM: Message edited by: hellfrozeover ]</small> __________________ FBA Chicago Syndicate Former Owner: WBL Minnesota Twins 2004 - 2007 AL Central Division Champs OOL Chicago Whales 2006, 2009 UL East Champs; 2006, 2009 United League Champs IBA Lehigh Valley Diamonds 2006 Governor's Cup Champions VSLB New York Yankees 2001, 2002 AL East Division Champs ILBL Commissioner/Chicago Cubs 2002 NL Central Division Champs; 2002 National League Champs ASBL New York Yankees 2006 AL East Division Champs

04-18-2002, 08:18 PM	#9
Acclaim Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 4	i'll be in... I want the phillies email is mcnabb_05@hotmail.com either way is fine as long as its with 2002 rosters

04-19-2002, 02:33 AM	#10
NYJuggalo45 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,045	I'll sign up, give me the Royals if they're still available. Islesdontsuck@aol.com __________________ This space for rent

04-19-2002, 03:23 AM	#11
TheoR Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hernando, MS Posts: 149	I just sent you an email, but I'll post here too. Sounds cool count me in. If I could take a new team and call them the Memphis Blues, that would be cool, otherwise, My choices would be Atlanta, KC, StLouis in that order. Also, if you need some help with the league web site let me know. Take a look at my personal league: <a href="http://www.e9.com/my/mlb" target="_blank">http://www.e9.com/my/mlb</a> I also have the web space avaiable if you need. __________________ Baseball.....What else is there?

04-19-2002, 06:22 AM	#12
ScottZ Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 221	I'd be interested in joining. This would be my first OOTP league although I have a great deal of experience with Baseball Pro leagues as an owner and commissioner. Scott skzawadzki@yahoo.com <small>[ 04-19-2002, 12:30 PM: Message edited by: ScottZ ]</small> __________________ Scott Z - No longer a long suffering Red Sox fan

04-19-2002, 06:29 AM	#13
ScottZ Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 221	Sorry...should have mentioned that I'd prefer the Red Sox, Cubs, or any available team. Scott skzawadzki@yahoo.com __________________ Scott Z - No longer a long suffering Red Sox fan

04-19-2002, 06:46 AM	#14
wertzy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 23	I'm interested in this MLB draft league too. I sent you an email just a little bit ago (wertz44@mindspring.com). __________________ <a href="http://asbl.simleagues.com">ASBL</a> - ASBL Commissioner and Arizona Diamondbacks

04-19-2002, 02:04 PM	#15
Baseballr77 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 94	I am also interested, it sound like a good league. I sent an e-mail also. baseballr77@earthlink.net <small>[ 04-19-2002, 08:05 PM: Message edited by: Baseballr77 ]</small> __________________ MLB Pro - Boston RedSox 2013 WS Champs Sooner born, Sooner bred, When I die, I'll be Sooner dead.

04-19-2002, 02:38 PM	#16
jor31 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 204	I wanted the Mets...oh well i take the Expos or D Rays! I love playing small market baseball!!! __________________ Not affiliated but these sites are good- <a href="http://www.ootpworld.com" target="_blank">http://www.ootpworld.com</a> <a href="http://www.ootplinks.com" target="_blank">http://www.ootplinks.com</a> <a href="http://www.bigcitybaseball.com/bigcitybaseball/" target="_blank">http://www.bigcitybaseball.com/bigcitybaseball/</a>

04-19-2002, 03:19 PM	#17
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	I lost track of what teams I listed as taken above but here is the complete list: Arizona Diamondbacks Chicago Cubs Texas Ranger New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Memphis Blues (formerly Montreal Expos) Boston Red Sox New York Mets Tampa Bay Devil Rays Kansas City Royals Philadelphia Phillies. On a side note: Atlanta Braves are available again. If I forgot to mention someone just post a reply and/or send me an e-mail. I don't think I missed anything though. __________________ FBA Chicago Syndicate Former Owner: WBL Minnesota Twins 2004 - 2007 AL Central Division Champs OOL Chicago Whales 2006, 2009 UL East Champs; 2006, 2009 United League Champs IBA Lehigh Valley Diamonds 2006 Governor's Cup Champions VSLB New York Yankees 2001, 2002 AL East Division Champs ILBL Commissioner/Chicago Cubs 2002 NL Central Division Champs; 2002 National League Champs ASBL New York Yankees 2006 AL East Division Champs

04-19-2002, 04:29 PM	#18
woody5254 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hector, NY Posts: 6,130	I'd like to join on too. I e-mailed you requesting the Pirates or the Braves but any team will do really. Looks like a great league. __________________ Check out: You Pick Tourney Version 2.0 Standings Thread You Pick The Teams Tourney: Main Thread The Colossal 20th Century Tourney:Main Thread Chicago White Sox(Original Owner:2001-) Baseball Maelstrom -2001,2011,2013 World Series Champions -2002,2010 Maelstrom Tourney Champs Arizona Diamondbacks(2003-) NAHHBL Indianapolis Racers(Expansion Team:1993-)ABC

04-19-2002, 10:54 PM	#19
Baseballr77 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 94	I'll change my earlier post to include Houston or Oakland or San Fran..... <small>[ 04-20-2002, 04:56 AM: Message edited by: Baseballr77 ]</small> __________________ MLB Pro - Boston RedSox 2013 WS Champs Sooner born, Sooner bred, When I die, I'll be Sooner dead.

04-20-2002, 08:33 AM	#20
sharpk Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 31	I would like to join. I would like the Braves, A's, Cardinals (in that order). Please let me know if I am in and who I got. Thanks. You can email me at sharpk@udel.edu if you want. Kevin