Federal Baseball League converting to OOTPX with openings

jdettbarn · 08-12-2009, 02:24 PM

The Federal Baseball League (Federal Baseball League) will be converting to OOTPX immediately after the 1958 playoffs, which are scheduled to be run "live" tomorrow night.

With the conversion, we have at least one opening (Oakland Victory), so if you have OOTPX and would like to join a long-standing league (the FBL is only about 7 months old. I ran JOBL for 6 real years before we re-started as the FBL this year. Many owners remain.)

The FBL is an 18-team fictional league set in the late 1950s, complete with era adjusted financial settings and league output. In addition to the FBL, a fictional MLB runs in the background, so FBL teams can scrape up aging MLB vets to help improve their teams. MLB also has the ability to sign FBL talent, but hasn't to date (the leagues have distinct talent levels, so upward movement to MLB is very rare.) The FBL also has an agreement with a fictional Cuban league that allows FBL teams to showcase talented Cuban ballplayers.

As mentioned above, we also run "live" playoff sims where I share my screen and we watch the play-by-play unfold. We have also done live ammy drafts, but will most likely rely on the StatsLab utilities going forward.

Overall, we're a very fun, easy going bunch that loves baseball.

League rules can be found here: League Rules Federal Baseball League

Any questions, let me know!

Otherwise, send your name, primary email address, and a little bit about yourself/OOTP experience to jason.dettbarn AT gmail.com

Hope to hear from you!

satchel · 08-12-2009, 09:00 PM

This is a fun league, and Jason is an innovative, attentive Commish. This league has the extras, yet is streamlined and smooth.

Check us out!

FensterPSU · 08-13-2009, 12:03 AM

To emphasize Satchel's point, the FBL has an EXTREMELY attentive commish that quickly responds to any questions that arise. I am an OOTP vet, but had never paid attention to online leagues until I joined the FBL. You will not be disappointed!

Dark Horse · 08-14-2009, 07:28 PM

Email sent.

Red Bird · 08-15-2009, 09:25 AM

I've enjoyed my time in the league. We've got a few seasons under our belt and are startingt to develop some history. A nice sized fictional league that you can really sink your teeth into.

satchel · 08-16-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Horse

Email sent.

Dark Horse, welcome to the league, it is an honor and a privilege to have you aboard.

jdettbarn · 08-16-2009, 08:13 PM

Update:

Tuesday is the deadline for current owners to let me know if they are continuing our journey into OOTPX.

Two open teams have been accounted for already, but if you are interested in joining, now is a good time as you'll have first chance at any additional openings that come up.

jdettbarn · 08-18-2009, 10:36 AM

All full. If you want on the waiting list, just let me know.

rutri01 · 08-19-2009, 11:15 AM

I joined this past season. Great commish- everthing is run smooth!

jdettbarn · 08-20-2009, 10:59 AM

Birmingham open... we've officially converted too. Off-season starts tonight, so great time to get in!

ifspuds · 08-20-2009, 12:15 PM

Get in on this league. Jason's a great commish, a great guy, and he runs a terrific league.

outkast44 · 08-22-2009, 03:32 PM

I'd like to take on Birmingham if its still available.

karavalvin · 08-22-2009, 11:49 PM

Wow, this looks interesting, especially enjoyed the effort put into the backstory. I would be very interested if any teams become available.

08-12-2009, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
jdettbarn All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 632 Thanked 3x in 2 posts	Federal Baseball League converting to OOTPX with openings The Federal Baseball League (Federal Baseball League) will be converting to OOTPX immediately after the 1958 playoffs, which are scheduled to be run "live" tomorrow night. With the conversion, we have at least one opening (Oakland Victory), so if you have OOTPX and would like to join a long-standing league (the FBL is only about 7 months old. I ran JOBL for 6 real years before we re-started as the FBL this year. Many owners remain.) The FBL is an 18-team fictional league set in the late 1950s, complete with era adjusted financial settings and league output. In addition to the FBL, a fictional MLB runs in the background, so FBL teams can scrape up aging MLB vets to help improve their teams. MLB also has the ability to sign FBL talent, but hasn't to date (the leagues have distinct talent levels, so upward movement to MLB is very rare.) The FBL also has an agreement with a fictional Cuban league that allows FBL teams to showcase talented Cuban ballplayers. As mentioned above, we also run "live" playoff sims where I share my screen and we watch the play-by-play unfold. We have also done live ammy drafts, but will most likely rely on the StatsLab utilities going forward. Overall, we're a very fun, easy going bunch that loves baseball. League rules can be found here: League Rules Federal Baseball League Any questions, let me know! Otherwise, send your name, primary email address, and a little bit about yourself/OOTP experience to jason.dettbarn AT gmail.com Hope to hear from you! __________________ Federal Baseball League San Diego GM and Commish NPBL Idaho Spuds GM

08-12-2009, 09:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith AR Posts: 2,680 Thanked 48x in 26 posts	This is a fun league, and Jason is an innovative, attentive Commish. This league has the extras, yet is streamlined and smooth. Check us out! __________________ JL Commish NPBL Rhode Island Reds ’33 ’34 ’35 TCBA San Francisco Railbornes ’74 ’76 ’77 ’78 FL New Orleans Black Sox ’56 ’57 ’58 ’59 IOLD

08-14-2009, 07:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dark Horse All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas! Posts: 1,896 Thanked 73x in 40 posts	Email sent. __________________ PCBL Miami Knights [2006 - ] FBL Buffalo Bolts [1959 - 1965] Beta Baseball The Pines Verts [2032 - 2038] 2037 Axelite League Champions tMBU Phoenix Redhawks [2051 - 2053] 2051 Ruth Division Champions LBA Geo Bahn Rock Hounds [1900 - 1926] 1901 Laseron Champions 1913 Northern League Champions 1914 Northern League Champions PABF Miami Storm [2016 - 2025] 2022 Ambassador League Champions 2023 Ambassador League Champions

08-16-2009, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
jdettbarn All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 632 Thanked 3x in 2 posts	Update: Tuesday is the deadline for current owners to let me know if they are continuing our journey into OOTPX. Two open teams have been accounted for already, but if you are interested in joining, now is a good time as you'll have first chance at any additional openings that come up. __________________ Federal Baseball League San Diego GM and Commish NPBL Idaho Spuds GM

08-18-2009, 10:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
jdettbarn All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 632 Thanked 3x in 2 posts	All full. If you want on the waiting list, just let me know. __________________ Federal Baseball League San Diego GM and Commish NPBL Idaho Spuds GM

08-13-2009, 12:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
FensterPSU Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 Thanked 1x in 1 post	To emphasize Satchel's point, the FBL has an EXTREMELY attentive commish that quickly responds to any questions that arise. I am an OOTP vet, but had never paid attention to online leagues until I joined the FBL. You will not be disappointed!

08-15-2009, 09:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Red Bird Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 11 Thanked 1x in 1 post	I've enjoyed my time in the league. We've got a few seasons under our belt and are startingt to develop some history. A nice sized fictional league that you can really sink your teeth into.

08-19-2009, 11:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
rutri01 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 291 Thanked 10x in 7 posts	great league I joined this past season. Great commish- everthing is run smooth!

08-20-2009, 10:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
jdettbarn All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 632 Thanked 3x in 2 posts	Birmingham open... we've officially converted too. Off-season starts tonight, so great time to get in! __________________ Federal Baseball League San Diego GM and Commish NPBL Idaho Spuds GM

08-20-2009, 12:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,117 Thanked 4x in 3 posts	Get in on this league. Jason's a great commish, a great guy, and he runs a terrific league. __________________ Jeff Watson Former dynasty writer and online league player, now mostly retired

08-22-2009, 03:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
outkast44 Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8	I'd like to take on Birmingham if its still available.

08-22-2009, 11:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
karavalvin Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	Wow, this looks interesting, especially enjoyed the effort put into the backstory. I would be very interested if any teams become available.

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