Fast Paced NABL Looking for 1 Fanatical Owner

Dean Gordon · 08-06-2003, 05:53 PM

The North American Baseball League - NABL - has a vacancy and is looking for a solid, dedicated owner.

The Boston Braves are available. The Braves - Rob Tomlinson's old team (he had to step down because of work), are a team that is in need of a long-term vision. They have, since 1901, been one of the weaker franchises in the National League and need an owner who is patient, will build through the draft, and can put his or her own stamp on the franchise.

The league started with the 1901 season in November 2002 with 16 teams involved with an initial draft. Prior to the 1905 season (March, 2003), the league converted to OOTP v5. We use real players imported via the Lahman Database, and strive to faithfully re-create baseball history.

The NABL is a VERY fast paced league, popping off a season every three weeks. The good news about such a fast-paced league is that if your team has to rebuild, you wont spend the next year or two of your life watching your team suck - four or five months or real-time at most can change a team from the basement to the top (or vice-versa, as your team ages).

Because of the speed of the league, only true fanatics - the type who are competitive and want to compete against the best and work towards climbing the mountain - will really be considered. While during the season most teams are fairly hands-off (once depth charts are filled in, its just injuries to worry about), trades and the draft are THE KEYS to winning in this league. Most teams build via the draft, but when a trade does happen - only a handful a season - they are usually blockbusters.

We are just starting our 11th season, and 7 teams have won titles in the previous ten years, with only the Chicagos (White Sox and Cubs) being multiple winners. Those two dynasties are suffering from advanced aging though, and the 1910s should be bleak in the Windy City, as both teams have little or no minors to replace their ancient rosters.

The NABL is one of the toughest around, with some of the best and brightest owners going (Fulling, Jordan, Mann, Miskowski, Johnson, Allen, Grassi to name just a few). It is also one of the best leagues in terms of participation, usually topping the 80% participation level sim in and sim out, season after season.

As a commish I am a firm believer in participation, as teams that win are invariably those whose owners give a damn and do whats necessary to either get their team to the top or keep it there. I am an active owner in the league (Chicago White Sox) and have been since the beginning. My team is a regular season powerhouse, thanks to some crafty trading (well, one crafty trade in picking up The Hammer - Christy Mathewson), but the Gordon/Connie Mack/Chicago Curse always, without fail, cripples me come September time, almost comically finding ways to lose when it matters most (that damn karma thing).

If anyone is interested in either team please check out the league site, the rules, and then get back to me.

When sending me an email, let me know your OOTP experience, any leagues you have been in or are currently in (URLs included - I prefer to get recommendations from other Commishes or owners I know in leagues an applicant is in, in order to avoid constant team turnover).

Cheers,

Dean Gordon
Commish - GMC, EBL, NABL

scprideandms · 08-07-2003, 08:17 AM

****bump****

This is one of the best historical leagues around even if the Cincy Roses have sucked so far.

scprideandms · 08-07-2003, 05:18 PM

Hey come on now, Boston is still better than Cincy so whoever takes em won't finish last!!!

Randall · 08-07-2003, 07:35 PM

Dean, I emailed you earlier today (gordon231@hotmail.com) about GMC and NABL openings, if you did not get the email, please let me know...

Dean Gordon · 08-07-2003, 11:29 PM

Just an example as to how cool this league is:

New York Giants

1901-1903 - good team, wins 1901 World Series

1904-1907 - crap team, just horrible, 60 wins max

1908-1910 - good team, went to WS in 1910, 96 wins in 1910

Now, this change from good to bad to good again took place in 10 seasons over 9 months...

9 months....

In a normal league, this change would take place over about 3-4 years of real-time, during which an owner might become frustrated with his crap team during the lean years and pack it in. In the NABL, a crap team will be a powerhouse within 4 seasons or so, or about 3 months...

The Braves are a crapish team, but could be dominate within 3 seasons, or 9 weeks of real time....

scprideandms · 08-08-2003, 08:16 AM

Now if only the Roses could turn it around 10 sucky seasons so far and counting

Anyways, come on and join

Dean Gordon · 08-08-2003, 01:04 PM

heh.....

Cinci Roses:

1901-1903 - crap

1904-1907 - crappier

1908-1910 - crappiest

lol

Dean Gordon · 08-08-2003, 10:27 PM

*bumpage*

Dean Gordon · 08-09-2003, 03:56 PM

the Braves vacancy is full... thanks to everyone who showed interest.....

08-06-2003, 05:53 PM	#1
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	Fast Paced NABL Looking for 1 Fanatical Owner The North American Baseball League - NABL - has a vacancy and is looking for a solid, dedicated owner. The Boston Braves are available. The Braves - Rob Tomlinson's old team (he had to step down because of work), are a team that is in need of a long-term vision. They have, since 1901, been one of the weaker franchises in the National League and need an owner who is patient, will build through the draft, and can put his or her own stamp on the franchise. The league started with the 1901 season in November 2002 with 16 teams involved with an initial draft. Prior to the 1905 season (March, 2003), the league converted to OOTP v5. We use real players imported via the Lahman Database, and strive to faithfully re-create baseball history. The NABL is a VERY fast paced league, popping off a season every three weeks. The good news about such a fast-paced league is that if your team has to rebuild, you wont spend the next year or two of your life watching your team suck - four or five months or real-time at most can change a team from the basement to the top (or vice-versa, as your team ages). Because of the speed of the league, only true fanatics - the type who are competitive and want to compete against the best and work towards climbing the mountain - will really be considered. While during the season most teams are fairly hands-off (once depth charts are filled in, its just injuries to worry about), trades and the draft are THE KEYS to winning in this league. Most teams build via the draft, but when a trade does happen - only a handful a season - they are usually blockbusters. We are just starting our 11th season, and 7 teams have won titles in the previous ten years, with only the Chicagos (White Sox and Cubs) being multiple winners. Those two dynasties are suffering from advanced aging though, and the 1910s should be bleak in the Windy City, as both teams have little or no minors to replace their ancient rosters. The NABL is one of the toughest around, with some of the best and brightest owners going (Fulling, Jordan, Mann, Miskowski, Johnson, Allen, Grassi to name just a few). It is also one of the best leagues in terms of participation, usually topping the 80% participation level sim in and sim out, season after season. As a commish I am a firm believer in participation, as teams that win are invariably those whose owners give a damn and do whats necessary to either get their team to the top or keep it there. I am an active owner in the league (Chicago White Sox) and have been since the beginning. My team is a regular season powerhouse, thanks to some crafty trading (well, one crafty trade in picking up The Hammer - Christy Mathewson), but the Gordon/Connie Mack/Chicago Curse always, without fail, cripples me come September time, almost comically finding ways to lose when it matters most (that damn karma thing). If anyone is interested in either team please check out the league site, the rules, and then get back to me. When sending me an email, let me know your OOTP experience, any leagues you have been in or are currently in (URLs included - I prefer to get recommendations from other Commishes or owners I know in leagues an applicant is in, in order to avoid constant team turnover). Cheers, Dean Gordon Commish - GMC, EBL, NABL Last edited by Dean Gordon; 08-06-2003 at 05:59 PM.

08-07-2003, 08:17 AM	#2
scprideandms All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: N KY, 25 miles from Cincy Posts: 1,314	**bump** This is one of the best historical leagues around even if the Cincy Roses have sucked so far. __________________ Change your playground + change your playfriends + change your playtoys + change your playtime = Change your life. If you keep on doing what you've always done you'll keep on gitting what you've always gotten.

08-07-2003, 05:18 PM	#3
scprideandms All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: N KY, 25 miles from Cincy Posts: 1,314	Hey come on now, Boston is still better than Cincy so whoever takes em won't finish last!!! __________________ Change your playground + change your playfriends + change your playtoys + change your playtime = Change your life. If you keep on doing what you've always done you'll keep on gitting what you've always gotten.

08-07-2003, 07:35 PM	#4
Randall Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: VA Posts: 321	Dean, I emailed you earlier today (gordon231@hotmail.com) about GMC and NABL openings, if you did not get the email, please let me know... __________________ Randall FORT - Atlanta Braves CPL - Pittsburg Pirates Formerly NABL - Philadelphia Phillies Formerly GMC - Vasto Rangers Formerly NBA - Atlanta Braves - 1973 Champ Formerly ThePBL - Anaheim Angels - 1975 Champ

08-08-2003, 08:16 AM	#6
scprideandms All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: N KY, 25 miles from Cincy Posts: 1,314	Now if only the Roses could turn it around 10 sucky seasons so far and counting Anyways, come on and join __________________ Change your playground + change your playfriends + change your playtoys + change your playtime = Change your life. If you keep on doing what you've always done you'll keep on gitting what you've always gotten.

08-07-2003, 11:29 PM	#5
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	Just an example as to how cool this league is: New York Giants 1901-1903 - good team, wins 1901 World Series 1904-1907 - crap team, just horrible, 60 wins max 1908-1910 - good team, went to WS in 1910, 96 wins in 1910 Now, this change from good to bad to good again took place in 10 seasons over 9 months... 9 months.... In a normal league, this change would take place over about 3-4 years of real-time, during which an owner might become frustrated with his crap team during the lean years and pack it in. In the NABL, a crap team will be a powerhouse within 4 seasons or so, or about 3 months... The Braves are a crapish team, but could be dominate within 3 seasons, or 9 weeks of real time....

08-08-2003, 01:04 PM	#7
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	heh..... Cinci Roses: 1901-1903 - crap 1904-1907 - crappier 1908-1910 - crappiest lol

08-08-2003, 10:27 PM	#8
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	bumpage

08-09-2003, 03:56 PM	#9
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	the Braves vacancy is full... thanks to everyone who showed interest.....