1960 (Alternate) Historical League Starting

whizkid1950 · 08-10-2008, 04:48 PM

Update on Teams Remaining: Angels, Mets, Twins, White Sox, and Athletics!

The Forever Baseball Association II is simming the 60's like they've never been simmed before! What's different?? We're taking the original 16 MLB teams from 1960 and expanding a few years early to add the Mets, Angels, Astros, and Twins. The Senators roster is staying in Washington, Milwaukee is not moving to Atlanta this decade, and KC is not moving to Oakland.

The four expansion teams will be stocked initially with fictional players. These guys will be allowed to play out their careers, but no new fictional players will be created. (If you're up for a real challenge, take one of those four fictional teams and see if you can trade and draft them into a powerhouse!)

And... the FBA II will be introducing divisional play nine years earlier than real baseball did, as we will begin with 4 divisions of 5 teams. The divisions will be slightly different than those created in 1969, i.e. purely geographical. Cincinnati will be in the NL East, St. Louis will be in the West, Detroit will be in the AL West.

Teams are going fast; we're already half-filled. Play begins next weekend, sooner if we fill up earlier. Sims will be Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday - one week at a time when the regular season hits. Visit our webpage (still under construction) to see what teams are left.

FBA home

JoeRockHead · 08-10-2008, 07:32 PM

E-mail sent. Accidently called league other reality 2. I meant FBL. Looking to run the Tigers.

whizkid1950 · 08-13-2008, 07:01 PM

We've got a great bunch of GM's so far but still have some teams open. Come check us out:

FBA home

My apologies to any of you who may have emailed and not gotten a response from me. Have had a little trouble with google mail this past week. Please resend your team preferences. (Washington and Kansas City are still available, who pick $1 and #2 in the amateur draft.)

Schills · 08-16-2008, 12:09 PM

I'd be interested in joining...

the_rock101@hotmail.com

whizkid1950 · 08-20-2008, 09:48 PM

Athletics have been taken, four teams left: Mets, Angels, White Sox, and Twins

whizkid1950 · 09-01-2008, 06:42 AM

We're approaching our first spring training with one franchise left to fill, the New York Mets. This team will be making it's debut two years earlier than the real Mets expansion franchise did, and with some talented fictional players on the roster there's no way this team will lose 120. Like a challenge? It doesn't get any more challenging than this! Check us out:

FBA home

whizkid1950 · 09-06-2008, 01:21 PM

The Mets have been filled, but we need a new owner for the 1960 Los Angeles Dodgers before the inaugural season. Come check us out: FBA home

statman · 09-07-2008, 12:26 PM

Intersted in the Dodgers, long time player. Sent email to Gary

whizkid1950 · 09-16-2008, 07:09 AM

The San Francisco Giants are available in the Semi-Fictional, Semi-Historical Forever Baseball Association!

FBA home

bigfatcat · 09-16-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whizkid1950

The San Francisco Giants are available in the Semi-Fictional, Semi-Historical Forever Baseball Association!

FBA home

e-mail sent

whizkid1950 · 09-17-2008, 08:59 PM

We've had a few vacancies in the FBA, as we separate the men from the boys early in this league. The following teams are now available:

Kansas City Athletics - somehow this team has gotten off to a 3-3 start, but there's going to be some rough sledding for some brave GM to turn these guys into contenders. Your task will at least be lightened by the number one pick in this year's ammy draft.

Cincinnati Reds - Frank Robinson is on hand, along with Vada Pinson and some other interesting hitters. This team was just a year away from an NL pennant in real baseball, so the foundation is there.

Houston Colt 45's - forget about this team being an expansion club. Aggressive free agent signings have turned this team into a certifiable contender.

Come check us out: FBA home

phillosopherp · 09-25-2008, 06:33 PM

hey whiz I posted in the forums at your site about a post with the Reds, but have no received anything back either there or by email. I am hoping that the spot is still open if so give me an e-mail, or PM here. Thanks

golander40 · 09-25-2008, 08:41 PM

Great work--Difference our ages---My favorite player was SS before Aparacio ("Caracas Cat" in between) Luke Appling
1949 was one of my 1st favorite teams Eddie Robinson 1B and Gus Zernial in LF--the power duo was unique for that W.Sox era

golander40 · 09-25-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golander40

Great work--Difference our ages---My favorite player was SS before Aparacio ("Caracas Cat" in between) Luke Appling
1949 was one of my 1st favorite teams Eddie Robinson 1B and Gus Zernial in LF--the power duo was unique for that W.Sox era

Argghhhh meant 1950--this reply meant for the Gent. that started the White Sox site
I'm a "Newbie" not used to the Forum usages yet

phillosopherp · 09-26-2008, 02:54 AM

so are we dead in the water here or what?

whizkid1950 · 09-26-2008, 05:47 AM

You guys caught me napping! Email sent to philosopherp.

I'm opening up the Red Sox and Mets, due to lack of activity from those GM's. Also KC is available still, and they have the pick of the litter in the 1960 ammy draft which has some great names in it.

Check us out: FBA home

phillosopherp · 09-26-2008, 03:41 PM

OOOOWWW OWWWW I want the Mets. They are my team.... pretty please.

whizkid1950 · 09-26-2008, 08:33 PM

PM sent

08-10-2008, 04:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
whizkid1950 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 154 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	FBA Has Just Started 1960, Need An Owner For SF Update on Teams Remaining: Angels, Mets, Twins, White Sox, and Athletics! The Forever Baseball Association II is simming the 60's like they've never been simmed before! What's different?? We're taking the original 16 MLB teams from 1960 and expanding a few years early to add the Mets, Angels, Astros, and Twins. The Senators roster is staying in Washington, Milwaukee is not moving to Atlanta this decade, and KC is not moving to Oakland. The four expansion teams will be stocked initially with fictional players. These guys will be allowed to play out their careers, but no new fictional players will be created. (If you're up for a real challenge, take one of those four fictional teams and see if you can trade and draft them into a powerhouse!) And... the FBA II will be introducing divisional play nine years earlier than real baseball did, as we will begin with 4 divisions of 5 teams. The divisions will be slightly different than those created in 1969, i.e. purely geographical. Cincinnati will be in the NL East, St. Louis will be in the West, Detroit will be in the AL West. Teams are going fast; we're already half-filled. Play begins next weekend, sooner if we fill up earlier. Sims will be Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday - one week at a time when the regular season hits. Visit our webpage (still under construction) to see what teams are left. FBA home Last edited by whizkid1950; 09-16-2008 at 07:08 AM. Reason: Update

08-10-2008, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
JoeRockHead Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NorthCarolina Posts: 330 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5x in 5 posts	E-mail sent. Accidently called league other reality 2. I meant FBL. Looking to run the Tigers. __________________ Regards:John Nellis Last edited by JoeRockHead; 08-10-2008 at 07:39 PM.

08-13-2008, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
whizkid1950 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 154 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	1960 league We've got a great bunch of GM's so far but still have some teams open. Come check us out: FBA home My apologies to any of you who may have emailed and not gotten a response from me. Have had a little trouble with google mail this past week. Please resend your team preferences. (Washington and Kansas City are still available, who pick $1 and #2 in the amateur draft.) Last edited by whizkid1950; 08-13-2008 at 07:23 PM.

08-16-2008, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Schills Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I'm interested I'd be interested in joining... the_rock101@hotmail.com

08-20-2008, 09:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
whizkid1950 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 154 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Fba Athletics have been taken, four teams left: Mets, Angels, White Sox, and Twins

09-01-2008, 06:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
whizkid1950 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 154 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	FBA Inaugural Season - One Opening We're approaching our first spring training with one franchise left to fill, the New York Mets. This team will be making it's debut two years earlier than the real Mets expansion franchise did, and with some talented fictional players on the roster there's no way this team will lose 120. Like a challenge? It doesn't get any more challenging than this! Check us out: FBA home

09-06-2008, 01:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
whizkid1950 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 154 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	FBA Opening The Mets have been filled, but we need a new owner for the 1960 Los Angeles Dodgers before the inaugural season. Come check us out: FBA home

09-07-2008, 12:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
statman Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 285 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7x in 6 posts	Intersted in the Dodgers, long time player. Sent email to Gary __________________ 7 World Series Championships NGBL Washington Senators (2021) OBL Chicago White Sox (1934, 1938) OTM Chicago Grizzlies (2010, 2013) USBLM New York Yankees (2009) RTBL Baltimore Orioles (2012) My Tribute to the Chicago White Sox >>>> http://gogowhitesox.wetpaint.com/

09-16-2008, 07:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
whizkid1950 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 154 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Franchise Opening The San Francisco Giants are available in the Semi-Fictional, Semi-Historical Forever Baseball Association! FBA home

09-17-2008, 08:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
whizkid1950 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 154 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	More Open Teams We've had a few vacancies in the FBA, as we separate the men from the boys early in this league. The following teams are now available: Kansas City Athletics - somehow this team has gotten off to a 3-3 start, but there's going to be some rough sledding for some brave GM to turn these guys into contenders. Your task will at least be lightened by the number one pick in this year's ammy draft. Cincinnati Reds - Frank Robinson is on hand, along with Vada Pinson and some other interesting hitters. This team was just a year away from an NL pennant in real baseball, so the foundation is there. Houston Colt 45's - forget about this team being an expansion club. Aggressive free agent signings have turned this team into a certifiable contender. Come check us out: FBA home Last edited by whizkid1950; 09-17-2008 at 09:07 PM.

09-25-2008, 06:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
phillosopherp All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 509 Thanks: 69 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	hey whiz I posted in the forums at your site about a post with the Reds, but have no received anything back either there or by email. I am hoping that the spot is still open if so give me an e-mail, or PM here. Thanks

09-25-2008, 08:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
golander40 Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 307 Thanks: 497 Thanked 36x in 28 posts	Great work--Difference our ages---My favorite player was SS before Aparacio ("Caracas Cat" in between) Luke Appling 1949 was one of my 1st favorite teams Eddie Robinson 1B and Gus Zernial in LF--the power duo was unique for that W.Sox era

09-26-2008, 02:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
phillosopherp All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 509 Thanks: 69 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	so are we dead in the water here or what?

09-26-2008, 05:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
whizkid1950 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 154 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	League Openings You guys caught me napping! Email sent to philosopherp. I'm opening up the Red Sox and Mets, due to lack of activity from those GM's. Also KC is available still, and they have the pick of the litter in the 1960 ammy draft which has some great names in it. Check us out: FBA home

09-26-2008, 03:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
phillosopherp All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 509 Thanks: 69 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	OOOOWWW OWWWW I want the Mets. They are my team.... pretty please.

09-26-2008, 08:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
whizkid1950 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 154 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	FBA Mets PM sent

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