The Virtual General Manager League

RyzinEnagy · 05-21-2007, 12:23 AM

The Virtual General Manager League, or VGML for short, is going to move into its second season, and moving to OOTP 2007 as it does so. The first season was a success, but many did not have the time or could not move along with us to the new version of OOTP, so we're reaching out for new owners as we get the league up to date. There are empty teams in any situation you would like to adopt, which I will mention below. Some features of the league include:

Scouting turned ON
Posting of Japanese players (we will post the players that we saw this offseason in real life, which include Daisuke Matsuzaka, Kei Igawa, and Akinori Iwamura)
Central American and Caribbean prospects that teams sign and develop, just as in real life, which makes the rebuilding process more interesting
A very good and active core of GM's currently in the league (and we want more)
No salary cap, or suffocating cash max limits that don't allow you to save anything
We just finished the 2006 season, with free agency about to begin for the 2006-2007 offseason, giving you the chance to control the team you put on the field for next season

As you can see, this is definitely the time to get in on the action in the VGML, as we look to grow for our sophomore season and become the best and most desirable real-player league in the OOTP universe. The teams currently open in our league are (with 2006 record in parentheses):

Detroit Tigers (86-76, 2nd place in AL Central)

You can check out the league further by downloading the league file and logging in under the "View Only (no team)" name. Here is the link to the league file.

You can either AIM message me at ThaRyzinEnagy, or my co-commish at VGMLseattle, and we will get you taken care of. You may also PM me on this forum, or e-mail me at elvinglara@gmail.com to sign up or for more information. You can also post a message on the waiting list if you are not able to reach either one of us (unlikely), over on the forum's waiting list, which this link will lead you to.

One word of caution, though. This league has scouts, and so will require more of a time commitment than most leagues, but is certainly more rewarding when you lead the team to success. The question is: Will you be able to handle it?

kckid4u · 05-21-2007, 12:28 AM

Is there a website?

RyzinEnagy · 05-21-2007, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kckid4u

Is there a website?

Woops. Forgot about that.

http://www.nyyankeefans.com/VGML.html

The site is a work in progress currently, as we went through the first season without one, but you can expect a snazzy site in the near future.

I also added contact information as well as the league forum to the first post.

peanburn · 05-21-2007, 12:10 PM

Just to cheerlead the league a bit...

The great feature about this league is that one team is not going to dominate the league due to the rules package and other features of the league like the aging settings and such. We had about 10 teams the first year that could have easily taken the championship. We will have more this year as teams can rebuild quickly and compete.

Prospects are plentiful as mentioned in the first post and move through the minors quickly. Veteran's prime years (especially pitcher's) are somewhat shorter, so trade activity is higher and you will find that we have a lot of good GMs that are active and willing to trade.

This is good league for newbies (as I was one) and experienced GMs (as the majority in the league are). The GMs in the league know what they are doing so the league is competitive, but also helpful for newbies.

As for the "work-in-progress" homepage, just check out the League Forum
You can get a feel about the GMs in the league and the league itself. We have not been able to sim in two weeks due to the patch, but the forum is still very active. We are ready to go now.

This is fun, challenging, and addictive league.

Edit: We also have our own chatroom for trade talk, drafts, and just to shoot the "breeze". This is a good way to get to know the other GMs and get deals done quick.

Heti346 · 05-21-2007, 12:56 PM

PM sent. Looks good!

RyzinEnagy · 05-21-2007, 03:02 PM

Cleveland is taken. Eight teams remain open (listed in the first post).

RyzinEnagy · 05-21-2007, 10:38 PM

Colorado Rockies open up. Nine open teams remain (all listed in the first post).

Get in while it's a great time to do so.

RyzinEnagy · 05-22-2007, 03:12 PM

Milwaukee Brewers taken. Eight open teams remain.

RyzinEnagy · 05-23-2007, 04:57 PM

Los Angeles Dodgers taken. Seven teams remain. Free agency just started, and the bidding for the Japanese players begins on Saturday. Join today!

peanburn · 05-24-2007, 11:37 AM

We're getting some really good GMs so far, so join up for a great league.

Also, to entice you some more, here is a little more about the available teams:

Pittsburgh Pirates: The Pirates strength is their bullpen. With both Mike Gonzalez and Brad Lidge the door is shut. They have a great young C in Dourmit and some real good spects in the minors. They are a little way off, but due to the way the league is structured, they could be lethal in a year or two.

Kansas City Royals: Believe it or not, the Royals are not in that bad of shape. They have a solid young four SP that includes SP Barzilla (who was mentioned in the Cy Young, yes that's right, a Royal!). They also have a good Bullpen in AAA. Overall their pitching is solid. They are in need of some position players, but have some growing down of the farm.

Colorado Rockies: This team is going to be good, no great. The previous GM held all his talent down in AAA last year and this team is ready to explode. With studs in 3B Ian Stewart and C Iannetta, along with an entire ML Staff, this team is packed with good young talent and should be good for many, many years. Edit: Somebody please take this team. I want this team, but I already have one. This is a great team. Also, RyzinEnagy is the Padres so you can beat him! He thinks his is going to make the playoffs...

There are some great teams left for all types of GMs. This is a fantastic and very active and friendly league. We have a great time together and would like more GMs to be apart of the fun. Join today! You will have a blast!

Edit to remove taken teams...(5-26)

Powderguy · 05-25-2007, 10:16 AM

Sent my PM to you peanburn.

RyzinEnagy · 05-25-2007, 12:09 PM

Atlanta and Washington taken. Five teams remain. Spots are going fast!

RyzinEnagy · 05-25-2007, 12:17 PM

We just established high school and college feeder leagues to make drafts more realistic, as you can follow players you're interested in year round. We're always coming up with new ideas to make the league better. Join today!

peanburn · 05-25-2007, 10:01 PM

The Reds are taken.

Four to go....

RyzinEnagy · 05-25-2007, 11:09 PM

The White Sox are gone. Three teams to go! Almost your last chance to join a great league!

RyzinEnagy · 05-26-2007, 06:14 PM

Royals are taken. Two teams left. Almost done here...

RyzinEnagy · 05-27-2007, 12:49 PM

Rockies taken. One team left.

RyzinEnagy · 05-27-2007, 06:35 PM

Pirates taken. League is full for now. Thanks to everybody who responded and joined the league.

RyzinEnagy · 05-27-2007, 07:36 PM

Detroit Tigers open up. Get in quickly.

peanburn · 05-30-2007, 05:29 PM

Just to note. The Tigers are really good. Lost the GM due to not buying 2007, but he built a solid team. If you want to jump into a league and compete right away this is a great team to do so.

05-21-2007, 12:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
RyzinEnagy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	The Virtual General Manager League The Virtual General Manager League, or VGML for short, is going to move into its second season, and moving to OOTP 2007 as it does so. The first season was a success, but many did not have the time or could not move along with us to the new version of OOTP, so we're reaching out for new owners as we get the league up to date. There are empty teams in any situation you would like to adopt, which I will mention below. Some features of the league include: Scouting turned ON Posting of Japanese players (we will post the players that we saw this offseason in real life, which include Daisuke Matsuzaka, Kei Igawa, and Akinori Iwamura) Central American and Caribbean prospects that teams sign and develop, just as in real life, which makes the rebuilding process more interesting A very good and active core of GM's currently in the league (and we want more) No salary cap, or suffocating cash max limits that don't allow you to save anything We just finished the 2006 season, with free agency about to begin for the 2006-2007 offseason, giving you the chance to control the team you put on the field for next season As you can see, this is definitely the time to get in on the action in the VGML, as we look to grow for our sophomore season and become the best and most desirable real-player league in the OOTP universe. The teams currently open in our league are (with 2006 record in parentheses): Detroit Tigers (86-76, 2nd place in AL Central) You can check out the league further by downloading the league file and logging in under the "View Only (no team)" name. Here is the link to the league file. You can either AIM message me at ThaRyzinEnagy, or my co-commish at VGMLseattle, and we will get you taken care of. You may also PM me on this forum, or e-mail me at elvinglara@gmail.com to sign up or for more information. You can also post a message on the waiting list if you are not able to reach either one of us (unlikely), over on the forum's waiting list, which this link will lead you to. One word of caution, though. This league has scouts, and so will require more of a time commitment than most leagues, but is certainly more rewarding when you lead the team to success. The question is: Will you be able to handle it? Last edited by RyzinEnagy : 05-27-2007 at 07:37 PM.

05-21-2007, 12:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
peanburn Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 44	Just to cheerlead the league a bit... The great feature about this league is that one team is not going to dominate the league due to the rules package and other features of the league like the aging settings and such. We had about 10 teams the first year that could have easily taken the championship. We will have more this year as teams can rebuild quickly and compete. Prospects are plentiful as mentioned in the first post and move through the minors quickly. Veteran's prime years (especially pitcher's) are somewhat shorter, so trade activity is higher and you will find that we have a lot of good GMs that are active and willing to trade. This is good league for newbies (as I was one) and experienced GMs (as the majority in the league are). The GMs in the league know what they are doing so the league is competitive, but also helpful for newbies. As for the "work-in-progress" homepage, just check out the League Forum You can get a feel about the GMs in the league and the league itself. We have not been able to sim in two weeks due to the patch, but the forum is still very active. We are ready to go now. This is fun, challenging, and addictive league. Edit: We also have our own chatroom for trade talk, drafts, and just to shoot the "breeze". This is a good way to get to know the other GMs and get deals done quick. Last edited by peanburn : 05-21-2007 at 02:11 PM.

05-23-2007, 04:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
RyzinEnagy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	Los Angeles Dodgers taken. Seven teams remain. Free agency just started, and the bidding for the Japanese players begins on Saturday. Join today! __________________

05-24-2007, 11:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
peanburn Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 44	We're getting some really good GMs so far, so join up for a great league. Also, to entice you some more, here is a little more about the available teams: Pittsburgh Pirates: The Pirates strength is their bullpen. With both Mike Gonzalez and Brad Lidge the door is shut. They have a great young C in Dourmit and some real good spects in the minors. They are a little way off, but due to the way the league is structured, they could be lethal in a year or two. Kansas City Royals: Believe it or not, the Royals are not in that bad of shape. They have a solid young four SP that includes SP Barzilla (who was mentioned in the Cy Young, yes that's right, a Royal!). They also have a good Bullpen in AAA. Overall their pitching is solid. They are in need of some position players, but have some growing down of the farm. Colorado Rockies: This team is going to be good, no great. The previous GM held all his talent down in AAA last year and this team is ready to explode. With studs in 3B Ian Stewart and C Iannetta, along with an entire ML Staff, this team is packed with good young talent and should be good for many, many years. Edit: Somebody please take this team. I want this team, but I already have one. This is a great team. Also, RyzinEnagy is the Padres so you can beat him! He thinks his is going to make the playoffs... There are some great teams left for all types of GMs. This is a fantastic and very active and friendly league. We have a great time together and would like more GMs to be apart of the fun. Join today! You will have a blast! Edit to remove taken teams...(5-26) Last edited by peanburn : 05-26-2007 at 01:56 PM.

05-25-2007, 10:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
Powderguy Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: PA Posts: 462	Sent my PM to you peanburn. __________________ GREEN BAY PACKERS AND FLORIDA GATORS!! Hustling in the World Baseball Federation (1945- Baseball History (1871- Tampa Bay Rays: Destined for Greatness (2007- Baseball from the Earliest Times (1850-1856) Fictional League: EWMBL stopped! (2007-2021)

05-21-2007, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
kckid4u Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pictured Above: Buck Barnett - Best Pitcher in OOTP History! Posts: 453 Warnings: 1	Is there a website?

05-21-2007, 12:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Heti346 Bat Boy Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1	PM sent. Looks good!

05-21-2007, 03:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
RyzinEnagy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	Cleveland is taken. Eight teams remain open (listed in the first post).

05-21-2007, 10:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
RyzinEnagy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	Colorado Rockies open up. Nine open teams remain (all listed in the first post). Get in while it's a great time to do so.

05-22-2007, 03:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
RyzinEnagy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	Milwaukee Brewers taken. Eight open teams remain.

05-25-2007, 12:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
RyzinEnagy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	Atlanta and Washington taken. Five teams remain. Spots are going fast! __________________

05-25-2007, 12:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
RyzinEnagy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	We just established high school and college feeder leagues to make drafts more realistic, as you can follow players you're interested in year round. We're always coming up with new ideas to make the league better. Join today! __________________

05-25-2007, 10:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
peanburn Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 44	The Reds are taken. Four to go....

05-25-2007, 11:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
RyzinEnagy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	The White Sox are gone. Three teams to go! Almost your last chance to join a great league! __________________

05-26-2007, 06:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
RyzinEnagy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	Royals are taken. Two teams left. Almost done here... __________________

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05-27-2007, 12:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
RyzinEnagy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	Rockies taken. One team left. __________________

05-27-2007, 06:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
RyzinEnagy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	Pirates taken. League is full for now. Thanks to everybody who responded and joined the league. __________________

05-27-2007, 07:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
RyzinEnagy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	Detroit Tigers open up. Get in quickly. __________________

05-30-2007, 05:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
peanburn Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 44	Just to note. The Tigers are really good. Lost the GM due to not buying 2007, but he built a solid team. If you want to jump into a league and compete right away this is a great team to do so.