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scuffleball · 05-17-2006, 10:28 AM

***edited 7/25/06 to reflect changes to be made to league structures***

Backstory and Setting

Setting
Present Day, Modern Era

The Baseball Universe
MLB has never existed. Baseball is still very popular, but the 'pro' game has never gone national. It's regional with many regional leagues considered the real 'big' leagues (The Southern States League, for example, playing in the largest markets is one of them). As a result, many states now have their own professional leagues, collectively known as the "State Leagues". California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida, and New York are the 'Big Six" State leagues.

Most state leagues will only allow players from their own state to play. For this dynasty, I will only be creating the West Virginia league and farm system. My idea is that any other players here who create their own state leagues will just be considered as part of my universe (I know there is going to be a Michigan State League dynasty as well, so I will just consider that part of my universe and may even mention it from time to time. But it will have no bearing on my own dynasty in any real sense).

League Structure
The Mountaineer League will begin play in April, 2006. The league is comprised of 10 teams aligned in a two five-team divisions (Blue and Gold). Each team will play in a city within the state of West Virginia. Teams will play a 126-game regular season schedule. The two division winners plus two wildcards teams will advance to the playoffs (all series Best-of-Seven games). The championship series is known as The Mountain State Series. All players will be native to West Virginia or any county in another state bordering the state.

A rival league will also appear, called the West Virginia Independent League, or WVIL for short (pronounced wee-vuhl). The two leagues will not like each other and that will play out over the course of my dynasty. WVIL is comprised of eight teams in a single table, playing a 114-game schedule, with the two finishing teams advancing to the playoffs (Best-of-Seven games final). Championship Series is known as The Coal Series.

The farm system is comprised of a single tier, collectively known as the Mountain State Baseball Development Association (MSBDA). The MSBDA consists of three leagues:
1. North Counties League (NCL) - 6 teams, 116-game schedule (associated with the ML)
2. Appalachian League - 10 teams/2 divisions, 120-game schedule (associated with the ML)
3. Central Baseball League (CBL) - 8 teams/2 divisions, 104-game schedule (associated with the WVIL)

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The first few posts will be setting the backstory, general setting and developing the rivalry between the two WV pro leagues. In all instances, I will try to use real places, buildings, streets, and other locations in the state of West Virginia. My knowledge of the entire state is not complete, so I may mess something up a little in places like Wheeling (I have never been there), but I will strive for accuracy.

Hope you enjoy reading it and thanks for taking the time to even read this far

This is my first dynasty on here and I am really looking forward to continuing the rich tradition of previous dynasties. I don't for one minute think that mine will be better than anyone else's dynasty, and I hope everyone will enjoy my effort.

Thanks!

***edited 7/25/06 to reflect changes to be made to league structures***

05-17-2006, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
scuffleball Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 222	The Mountaineer League *edited 7/25/06 to reflect changes to be made to league structures* Backstory and Setting Setting Present Day, Modern Era The Baseball Universe MLB has never existed. Baseball is still very popular, but the 'pro' game has never gone national. It's regional with many regional leagues considered the real 'big' leagues (The Southern States League, for example, playing in the largest markets is one of them). As a result, many states now have their own professional leagues, collectively known as the "State Leagues". California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida, and New York are the 'Big Six" State leagues. Most state leagues will only allow players from their own state to play. For this dynasty, I will only be creating the West Virginia league and farm system. My idea is that any other players here who create their own state leagues will just be considered as part of my universe (I know there is going to be a Michigan State League dynasty as well, so I will just consider that part of my universe and may even mention it from time to time. But it will have no bearing on my own dynasty in any real sense). League Structure The Mountaineer League will begin play in April, 2006. The league is comprised of 10 teams aligned in a two five-team divisions (Blue and Gold). Each team will play in a city within the state of West Virginia. Teams will play a 126-game regular season schedule. The two division winners plus two wildcards teams will advance to the playoffs (all series Best-of-Seven games). The championship series is known as The Mountain State Series. All players will be native to West Virginia or any county in another state bordering the state. A rival league will also appear, called the West Virginia Independent League, or WVIL for short (pronounced wee-vuhl). The two leagues will not like each other and that will play out over the course of my dynasty. WVIL is comprised of eight teams in a single table, playing a 114-game schedule, with the two finishing teams advancing to the playoffs (Best-of-Seven games final). Championship Series is known as The Coal Series. The farm system is comprised of a single tier, collectively known as the Mountain State Baseball Development Association (MSBDA). The MSBDA consists of three leagues: 1. North Counties League (NCL) - 6 teams, 116-game schedule (associated with the ML) 2. Appalachian League - 10 teams/2 divisions, 120-game schedule (associated with the ML) 3. Central Baseball League (CBL) - 8 teams/2 divisions, 104-game schedule (associated with the WVIL) --------------------------------------- The first few posts will be setting the backstory, general setting and developing the rivalry between the two WV pro leagues. In all instances, I will try to use real places, buildings, streets, and other locations in the state of West Virginia. My knowledge of the entire state is not complete, so I may mess something up a little in places like Wheeling (I have never been there), but I will strive for accuracy. Hope you enjoy reading it and thanks for taking the time to even read this far This is my first dynasty on here and I am really looking forward to continuing the rich tradition of previous dynasties. I don't for one minute think that mine will be better than anyone else's dynasty, and I hope everyone will enjoy my effort. Thanks! *edited 7/25/06 to reflect changes to be made to league structures* __________________ The West Virginia Baseball Leagues (#38 - Top 75 Dynasties of 2006!) The Mountaineer League (ML): Baseball . . . Wild and Wonderful! The West Virginia Independent League (WVIL): Baseball Mountain State Style! Last edited by scuffleball; 07-25-2006 at 04:32 PM.