MBBA needs two new owners!

Recte44 · 06-11-2006, 10:27 AM

Greetings, fellow OOTP'ers. I'm here today to tell you a little about the MBBA (Montgomery Brewster Baseball Association) and why it is a great place to be. We are currently using OOTP6.12, but have plans to switch over to OOTP 2006 as soon as it becomes more stable.

First, the Premise:
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. Owners must have the leagues current version of OOTP and may only control 1 team. Violations of these or any rules described below may merit league enforced punishment, or in extreme cases, banishment from the MBBA. This is a league "for the owners, by the owners", so the majority of our rules are determined by the owners in a democratic spirit. We are all assumed to be in various degrees of maturity and will be expected to dust it off on occasion. Simply put it’s this easy--------
1. Have fun
2. Try your best
3. Treat others as you would like to be treated (or better!)

Some backstory on our history:
I started the MBBA with the 1973 season. We're currently in our 18th season and have a fairly solid reputation of being one of the more active leagues out there. We are a fictional league, but incorporate Defectors from MLB and another newer feature: The Scout-an-MLB'er Program.
We boast an active forum community that is made active by an outstanding group of owners and our highly sophisticated Participation Point System .

What we're looking for:
Currently I'm looking for an owner for two teams as we begin the offseason events on Monday.

First, the Birmingham Bandits.
What's not to like about the Bandits? They are the defending champions of the MBBA, their owner acquiring a new job and having to leave us. They have three sure fire Hall of Famers in OF Sawyer Silk, OF Steve Collins, and SP Hi Brown. They are an aging club with some financial situations facing them, so it's a challenge to pick up this franchise and try to sustain their success.

Secondly, the Austin Riverbats.
Austin is another historically rich franchise. Even though they have never won a championship, the Riverbats along with the Bandits reside in the Frick League Midwest, long the home of four of the greatest owners in any online league. Austin was previously owned by FIBB Commissioner Joel Odenbach, who also once was Commissioner of the MBBA. These are some big holes to fill, but if you want the challenge of stepping into an MBBA ownership role that is counted on to be an active participant, there are plenty of pieces on this club. For two building blocks, you will not find a better combination than SS Rashardo "Butter" Menne, Jr. and SP John Ross Riles, Jr.. There are several interesting youngsters here and some money to toss around this offseason.
How can you get involved?
Come to the forum , check out our website , take a look around, talk to some people. If you decide this might be something you'd want to be a part of, CHECK OUT THIS THREAD!

joshuaaaaaa · 06-11-2006, 10:54 AM

Although the league is run by a philanderer and a drunkard, or was that 2 drunkards, I never get it right...anyway, I digress....The MBBA is the best OOTP league with which I have been associated, which either says a lot for the MBBA or not much for me. I prefer to think the former and I think owners past and present would agree. Come, join us, experience the surreality!

joshuaaaaaa · 06-11-2006, 10:55 AM

One other thing...Hi Brown is not a sure-fire HOF'er...you don't say that about a 27 y.o. who doesn't even have 100 wins yet. He's good, and he still has a lot to do to be a HOF'er.

Recte44 · 06-11-2006, 12:08 PM

Yeah, I might be a bit ahead of myself on that one; but he certainly is on his way.

Cliche · 06-11-2006, 12:13 PM

c'mon, you know you wanna join... this league is great.

mad0die · 06-11-2006, 07:55 PM

Menne and Riles together 4ever!

Recte44 · 06-12-2006, 08:52 AM

Don't miss out on a golden opportunity to join a fantastic league!

Recte44 · 06-12-2006, 04:24 PM

Looks like we might have found one owner, but still looking for one with Free Agency Period starting tonight.

Recte44 · 06-13-2006, 08:11 AM

Friendly bump for the morning crowd.

fifthbetle · 06-13-2006, 11:52 AM

A few months ago, Recte begged me to join this league, even though I said I wouldn't join any more leagues. But after a few tear-stained PMs (still not sure how he transmitted tears digitally, but oh well), I relented.

My team is awful, but the league is good fun. Recte works hard at keeping the MBBA successful, and you should stop reading this thread and join already.

Recte44 · 06-13-2006, 02:21 PM

Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer, but my digital tears got Kirk to join the MBBA. Will it work for you?

Recte44 · 06-14-2006, 09:55 AM

Still looking for an Austin owner. This is taking far too long.

Recte44 · 06-14-2006, 07:43 PM

Come on folks- you know you want to take the plunge.

Cliche · 06-14-2006, 08:37 PM

This is one of the best leagues in the history of organized things. C'mon folks... you can read sim-by-sim updates about how my team sucks!

Recte44 · 06-15-2006, 11:38 AM

My daily bump searching for an Austin owner.

Cliche · 06-16-2006, 02:35 AM

Join! This! League!

Bisbo · 06-16-2006, 04:32 PM

This really is one of the finest leagues in the OOTP universe. Matt is an outstanding Commissioner, the owners are very knowledgeable about baseball and OOTP, the forum is extremely active, and we're in our 21st season, so there is a rich history that you will enjoy. Trust me - if you are interested in a challenging, fun OOTP experience, this is the place for you.

Recte44 · 06-16-2006, 06:58 PM

Austin finally filled! Thanks to all for putting up with my daily bumps, and thanks to all my league members for the kind words!

If you're still interested, there's always something to do for an interested party. We will be converting to OOTP2006 when it becomes more stable (that's the plan, anyways) and plan to have a couple of independent leagues come into the fray.

goldfinger77 · 07-03-2006, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBC Chairman

Austin finally filled!

Or not.

goldfinger77 · 07-03-2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad0die

Menne and Riles together 4ever!

Oh, they will be

06-11-2006, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Recte44 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 40 Thanked 37x in 14 posts	MBBA needs two new owners! Greetings, fellow OOTP'ers. I'm here today to tell you a little about the MBBA (Montgomery Brewster Baseball Association) and why it is a great place to be. We are currently using OOTP6.12, but have plans to switch over to OOTP 2006 as soon as it becomes more stable. First, the Premise: 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. Owners must have the leagues current version of OOTP and may only control 1 team. Violations of these or any rules described below may merit league enforced punishment, or in extreme cases, banishment from the MBBA. This is a league "for the owners, by the owners", so the majority of our rules are determined by the owners in a democratic spirit. We are all assumed to be in various degrees of maturity and will be expected to dust it off on occasion. Simply put it’s this easy-------- 1. Have fun 2. Try your best 3. Treat others as you would like to be treated (or better!) Some backstory on our history: I started the MBBA with the 1973 season. We're currently in our 18th season and have a fairly solid reputation of being one of the more active leagues out there. We are a fictional league, but incorporate Defectors from MLB and another newer feature: The Scout-an-MLB'er Program. We boast an active forum community that is made active by an outstanding group of owners and our highly sophisticated Participation Point System . What we're looking for: Currently I'm looking for an owner for two teams as we begin the offseason events on Monday. First, the Birmingham Bandits. What's not to like about the Bandits? They are the defending champions of the MBBA, their owner acquiring a new job and having to leave us. They have three sure fire Hall of Famers in OF Sawyer Silk, OF Steve Collins, and SP Hi Brown. They are an aging club with some financial situations facing them, so it's a challenge to pick up this franchise and try to sustain their success. Secondly, the Austin Riverbats. Austin is another historically rich franchise. Even though they have never won a championship, the Riverbats along with the Bandits reside in the Frick League Midwest, long the home of four of the greatest owners in any online league. Austin was previously owned by FIBB Commissioner Joel Odenbach, who also once was Commissioner of the MBBA. These are some big holes to fill, but if you want the challenge of stepping into an MBBA ownership role that is counted on to be an active participant, there are plenty of pieces on this club. For two building blocks, you will not find a better combination than SS Rashardo "Butter" Menne, Jr. and SP John Ross Riles, Jr.. There are several interesting youngsters here and some money to toss around this offseason. How can you get involved? Come to the forum , check out our website , take a look around, talk to some people. If you decide this might be something you'd want to be a part of, CHECK OUT THIS THREAD! __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, Monty Brewster World Baseball Association (MBWBA) http://twitter.com/recte44 http://twitter.com/Monty_Brewster http://twitter.com/mbba_hustlers

06-11-2006, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
joshuaaaaaa All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 633 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Although the league is run by a philanderer and a drunkard, or was that 2 drunkards, I never get it right...anyway, I digress....The MBBA is the best OOTP league with which I have been associated, which either says a lot for the MBBA or not much for me. I prefer to think the former and I think owners past and present would agree. Come, join us, experience the surreality! __________________ Baltimore Monarchs-GUBA Baltimore Orioles-ORB2 "One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." ~Henry Ford ~

06-11-2006, 10:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
joshuaaaaaa All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 633 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	One other thing...Hi Brown is not a sure-fire HOF'er...you don't say that about a 27 y.o. who doesn't even have 100 wins yet. He's good, and he still has a lot to do to be a HOF'er. __________________ Baltimore Monarchs-GUBA Baltimore Orioles-ORB2 "One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." ~Henry Ford ~

06-11-2006, 12:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Recte44 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 40 Thanked 37x in 14 posts	Yeah, I might be a bit ahead of myself on that one; but he certainly is on his way. __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, Monty Brewster World Baseball Association (MBWBA) http://twitter.com/recte44 http://twitter.com/Monty_Brewster http://twitter.com/mbba_hustlers

06-11-2006, 12:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cliche Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 195 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16x in 4 posts	c'mon, you know you wanna join... this league is great. __________________ -------------------------------------- GUBA - Bogota Toros. ORB2 - Montreal Expos

06-11-2006, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
mad0die All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: TX Posts: 847 Thanks: 8 Thanked 9x in 7 posts	Menne and Riles together 4ever! __________________ Commish GUBA

06-12-2006, 08:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Recte44 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 40 Thanked 37x in 14 posts	Don't miss out on a golden opportunity to join a fantastic league! __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, Monty Brewster World Baseball Association (MBWBA) http://twitter.com/recte44 http://twitter.com/Monty_Brewster http://twitter.com/mbba_hustlers

06-12-2006, 04:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Recte44 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 40 Thanked 37x in 14 posts	Looks like we might have found one owner, but still looking for one with Free Agency Period starting tonight. __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, Monty Brewster World Baseball Association (MBWBA) http://twitter.com/recte44 http://twitter.com/Monty_Brewster http://twitter.com/mbba_hustlers

06-13-2006, 08:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Recte44 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 40 Thanked 37x in 14 posts	Friendly bump for the morning crowd. __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, Monty Brewster World Baseball Association (MBWBA) http://twitter.com/recte44 http://twitter.com/Monty_Brewster http://twitter.com/mbba_hustlers

06-13-2006, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
fifthbetle Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	A few months ago, Recte begged me to join this league, even though I said I wouldn't join any more leagues. But after a few tear-stained PMs (still not sure how he transmitted tears digitally, but oh well), I relented. My team is awful, but the league is good fun. Recte works hard at keeping the MBBA successful, and you should stop reading this thread and join already. __________________ Live a little. Be a gypsy. Get around. Get your feet up off the ground. Live a little. Get around. -Paul McCartney

06-13-2006, 02:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Recte44 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 40 Thanked 37x in 14 posts	Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer, but my digital tears got Kirk to join the MBBA. Will it work for you? __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, Monty Brewster World Baseball Association (MBWBA) http://twitter.com/recte44 http://twitter.com/Monty_Brewster http://twitter.com/mbba_hustlers

06-14-2006, 09:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
Recte44 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 40 Thanked 37x in 14 posts	Still looking for an Austin owner. This is taking far too long. __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, Monty Brewster World Baseball Association (MBWBA) http://twitter.com/recte44 http://twitter.com/Monty_Brewster http://twitter.com/mbba_hustlers

06-14-2006, 07:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Recte44 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 40 Thanked 37x in 14 posts	Come on folks- you know you want to take the plunge. __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, Monty Brewster World Baseball Association (MBWBA) http://twitter.com/recte44 http://twitter.com/Monty_Brewster http://twitter.com/mbba_hustlers

06-14-2006, 08:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cliche Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 195 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16x in 4 posts	This is one of the best leagues in the history of organized things. C'mon folks... you can read sim-by-sim updates about how my team sucks! __________________ -------------------------------------- GUBA - Bogota Toros. ORB2 - Montreal Expos

06-15-2006, 11:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
Recte44 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 40 Thanked 37x in 14 posts	My daily bump searching for an Austin owner. __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, Monty Brewster World Baseball Association (MBWBA) http://twitter.com/recte44 http://twitter.com/Monty_Brewster http://twitter.com/mbba_hustlers

06-16-2006, 02:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
Cliche Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 195 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16x in 4 posts	Join! This! League! __________________ -------------------------------------- GUBA - Bogota Toros. ORB2 - Montreal Expos

06-16-2006, 04:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
Bisbo Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	This really is one of the finest leagues in the OOTP universe. Matt is an outstanding Commissioner, the owners are very knowledgeable about baseball and OOTP, the forum is extremely active, and we're in our 21st season, so there is a rich history that you will enjoy. Trust me - if you are interested in a challenging, fun OOTP experience, this is the place for you.

06-16-2006, 06:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
Recte44 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 40 Thanked 37x in 14 posts	Austin finally filled! Thanks to all for putting up with my daily bumps, and thanks to all my league members for the kind words! If you're still interested, there's always something to do for an interested party. We will be converting to OOTP2006 when it becomes more stable (that's the plan, anyways) and plan to have a couple of independent leagues come into the fray. __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, Monty Brewster World Baseball Association (MBWBA) http://twitter.com/recte44 http://twitter.com/Monty_Brewster http://twitter.com/mbba_hustlers

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