Elite Baseball League Has Some Openings

Dean Gordon · 01-27-2004, 04:14 PM

The Elite Baseball League - EBL - has a vacancy and is looking for a few solid, dedicated owners.

The teams available are

Orlando Sharks

Reading Railroaders

New York Empires

Midlothian Monsoon

Minnesota Moose

All need a steady hand and an owner with a long-term vision. Its been a while since more than one or two teams were available in the off-season, but I dont anticipate the teams languishing without an owner for long.

The EBL is one of the toughest around, with some of the best and brightest owners going. It is also one of the best leagues in terms of participation, with a participation level, sim in and sim out, of about 90%

While there are some dynasties, in the playoffs anything can happen and usually the best team chokes.

We are starting our 9th season, and the league originally started as an OOTP v3 league under Heath Peters in November, 2001, with 30 teams involved in an initial draft. In May, 2003, prior to the 2007 season, we moved to OOTP v5. The league has 18 games of inter-league play and the American League uses the designated hitter, while the National League does not.

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. As such, for each sim, I require at least an email saying "no changes". This lets me know that at least the owner took a look at his team between sims.

I am an active owner in the league (Vancouver Armageddons) and have been since the beginning. My team is a regular season powerhouse, thanks to one hell of a fine initial draft (one of only a few teams to go exclusively with prospects) and some crafty trading, but "The Curse" always, without fail, cripples me come playoff 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. Please include URLs of the past or present leagues, as I prefer to get recommendations about prospective owners from other Commishes or owners I know in order to avoid constant team turnover.

Cheers,

Dean Gordon
Commish - GMC, EBL, NABL

Jason · 01-27-2004, 04:30 PM

As a former owner in the league, I can say it's a very well done league and any owner that gets aboard can expect a fun ride.

Dean Gordon · 01-27-2004, 11:39 PM

bumpage....

We are currently in the off-season (2 weeks) with the Rookie Draft starting this Thursday and Free Agency on the Monday...

Dean Gordon · 01-28-2004, 05:27 PM

Midlothian are gone...

Dean Gordon · 01-28-2004, 05:35 PM

Empires are gone

Mike D · 01-28-2004, 11:31 PM

Dean, glad to see the league is still going strong.

Dean Gordon · 01-29-2004, 12:47 AM

It will always go strong

Dean Gordon · 01-29-2004, 12:48 AM

Reading is gone...

Dean Gordon · 01-29-2004, 02:24 PM

bumpage

Dean Gordon · 01-30-2004, 11:51 AM

bumpage

Dean Gordon · 01-31-2004, 02:41 PM

Orlando and Minnesota are still available...

Dean Gordon · 01-31-2004, 04:01 PM

Minnesota is gone...

Dean Gordon · 01-31-2004, 08:30 PM

Orlando is gone as well.....

All slots are filled...

01-27-2004, 04:14 PM	#1
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	Elite Baseball League Has Some Openings The Elite Baseball League - EBL - has a vacancy and is looking for a few solid, dedicated owners. The teams available are Orlando Sharks Reading Railroaders New York Empires Midlothian Monsoon Minnesota Moose All need a steady hand and an owner with a long-term vision. Its been a while since more than one or two teams were available in the off-season, but I dont anticipate the teams languishing without an owner for long. The EBL is one of the toughest around, with some of the best and brightest owners going. It is also one of the best leagues in terms of participation, with a participation level, sim in and sim out, of about 90% While there are some dynasties, in the playoffs anything can happen and usually the best team chokes. We are starting our 9th season, and the league originally started as an OOTP v3 league under Heath Peters in November, 2001, with 30 teams involved in an initial draft. In May, 2003, prior to the 2007 season, we moved to OOTP v5. The league has 18 games of inter-league play and the American League uses the designated hitter, while the National League does not. 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. As such, for each sim, I require at least an email saying "no changes". This lets me know that at least the owner took a look at his team between sims. I am an active owner in the league (Vancouver Armageddons) and have been since the beginning. My team is a regular season powerhouse, thanks to one hell of a fine initial draft (one of only a few teams to go exclusively with prospects) and some crafty trading, but "The Curse" always, without fail, cripples me come playoff 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. Please include URLs of the past or present leagues, as I prefer to get recommendations about prospective owners from other Commishes or owners I know in order to avoid constant team turnover. Cheers, Dean Gordon Commish - GMC, EBL, NABL

01-28-2004, 11:31 PM	#6
Mike D Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In a van, down by the river Posts: 2,802	Dean, glad to see the league is still going strong. __________________ Sometimes the best laid plans will never get you laid the way you plan.

01-27-2004, 04:30 PM	#2
Jason Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,855	As a former owner in the league, I can say it's a very well done league and any owner that gets aboard can expect a fun ride.

01-27-2004, 11:39 PM	#3
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	bumpage.... We are currently in the off-season (2 weeks) with the Rookie Draft starting this Thursday and Free Agency on the Monday...

01-28-2004, 05:27 PM	#4
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	Midlothian are gone...

01-28-2004, 05:35 PM	#5
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	Empires are gone

01-29-2004, 12:47 AM	#7
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	It will always go strong

01-29-2004, 12:48 AM	#8
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	Reading is gone...

01-29-2004, 02:24 PM	#9
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	bumpage

01-30-2004, 11:51 AM	#10
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	bumpage

01-31-2004, 02:41 PM	#11
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	Orlando and Minnesota are still available...

01-31-2004, 04:01 PM	#12
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	Minnesota is gone...

01-31-2004, 08:30 PM	#13
Dean Gordon Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: vancouver, canada Posts: 354	Orlando is gone as well..... All slots are filled...