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mikev · 11-11-2006, 08:48 PM

I love reading the dynasties here, and I'm in a writing league. I figured I'd try and add to the fray. I joined the MBBA several seasons ago, a fictional league started in 1973 and currently in the 1995 season.

League details:

No DH!
Coaches/Scouts Disabled
Traditional Ratings System (Talents 1-10, All other ratings 1-20,)
Financials On; Salary Cap $90M; Cash Max $25M
Initial settings: Team Market (Good); Loyalty (Good); Fan Interest (65), Filled Minor Leagues
Amateur Draft- 7 rounds
24 teams; 2 leagues; 3 divisions each (4/4/4)
3 Round Playoff Format (Best of 5, Best of 7, Best of 7)
ERA: Baseball Boom (initially), Modern Baseball (currently)

Some (very) quick backstory on the MBBA, straight from the league constitution:

JANUARY 1973:
Major League Baseball passes the Designated Hitter rule for use in the American League on a trial basis. Oakland owner Charlie Finley lobbied hard for the rule and his counterparts obliged. The National League did not approve the rule, and were far from alone in opposing it. Many Americans were against the latest thing to disrupt the National Pastime. In 1969, Curt Flood successfully challenged the reserve clause in baseball, beginning arbitration. Challenges to bring about true free agency for players are lurking on the horizon. Along the way, a society for preservation of the National Pastime was formed. The society decided to launch their own baseball league that would abolish the Designated Hitter and fix financial and player association problems before they arose.

"Businessman" Montgomery "Monty" Brewster, who has come into millions of dollars from a deceased uncle, donated the money to the league and is the society's chairman.

The MBBA will consist of 2 leagues of 12 teams divided into 3 divisions each. Expansion will be considered as league continues.

Our story will begin in the 1994/1995 Offseason, specifically at the Amatuer Player Draft. The Crawdads are coming off of a 75-82 season in which they finished third in the Midwest Division of the Ford Frick League (FLM).

11-11-2006, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,188	Chronicles of The Monty Brewster Baseball Association I love reading the dynasties here, and I'm in a writing league. I figured I'd try and add to the fray. I joined the MBBA several seasons ago, a fictional league started in 1973 and currently in the 1995 season. League details: No DH! Coaches/Scouts Disabled Traditional Ratings System (Talents 1-10, All other ratings 1-20,) Financials On; Salary Cap $90M; Cash Max $25M Initial settings: Team Market (Good); Loyalty (Good); Fan Interest (65), Filled Minor Leagues Amateur Draft- 7 rounds 24 teams; 2 leagues; 3 divisions each (4/4/4) 3 Round Playoff Format (Best of 5, Best of 7, Best of 7) ERA: Baseball Boom (initially), Modern Baseball (currently) Some (very) quick backstory on the MBBA, straight from the league constitution: JANUARY 1973: Major League Baseball passes the Designated Hitter rule for use in the American League on a trial basis. Oakland owner Charlie Finley lobbied hard for the rule and his counterparts obliged. The National League did not approve the rule, and were far from alone in opposing it. Many Americans were against the latest thing to disrupt the National Pastime. In 1969, Curt Flood successfully challenged the reserve clause in baseball, beginning arbitration. Challenges to bring about true free agency for players are lurking on the horizon. Along the way, a society for preservation of the National Pastime was formed. The society decided to launch their own baseball league that would abolish the Designated Hitter and fix financial and player association problems before they arose. "Businessman" Montgomery "Monty" Brewster, who has come into millions of dollars from a deceased uncle, donated the money to the league and is the society's chairman. The MBBA will consist of 2 leagues of 12 teams divided into 3 divisions each. Expansion will be considered as league continues. Our story will begin in the 1994/1995 Offseason, specifically at the Amatuer Player Draft. The Crawdads are coming off of a 75-82 season in which they finished third in the Midwest Division of the Ford Frick League (FLM). __________________ 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water. The other 30% is taken care of by Patrick Willis. Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and California Crusaders GM Last edited by mikev : 12-02-2006 at 01:06 PM.