Bull League -- Playoff contender teams just opened
 

** Just opened a team that was in the Bull League's world series last season, GM went MIA. Other great teams available as well (see 1st reply) **

Full League Name (Initials): Bull Baseball League (BBL)
Website URL: bullleague.org
Commissioner(s) OOTP Forum Username: BullLeague
Email Address: commish (at) bullleague.org
OOTP Version: OOTP 17
Game Needed?: Yes
Players: Fictional
# Of Teams: 20 (6 Canadian, 14 US) - can be relocated
Season schedule: Starting in 2017 -- 100 games
Exports Days & Deadlines: Regular season: TBA
League Time Per Sim: TBA
First Season: 1995
Current Season: 2016 (off-season)
Rules & Settings:
No salary cap.Financials set to 2016, top paid players making in the ~$30-40million range. Average team salary $90 million, average team revenue $91.4-$157 million. About 4 or 5 teams are in large markets. Baseline media and merchandising gets about $80million per team. PRE-2012 CBA rules in effect.
Coaches: ON
Scouting: ON
Ratings: 20-80
Rule 5 draft: YES (2016 was first year)
10/5 Rule: OFF
Draft Pick Trading: ON
2012 CBA Rules: OFF
AI Trading: Low
Injuries: ON
Suspensions: ON
Minor League System: 5 levels (AAA-S A and Rookie) + 2 feeder leagues (College & HS) + Independent Intl League
Extra: Even though we are a small league of just 20 teams, we use a wildcard system so 8 teams will make the playoffs every year, 4 in each of the two subleagues, expanding playoffs chances and maintaining interest a bit more, and increase revenue. We also have: A Wiki, a FB page, a Twitter feed, and a YouTube channel. And now using SLACK for chat/trade talk etc. STATSLAB now live for in-depth game, sim and stat reporting.

Currently these teams are available:

KINGSTON CANNONS
HAMILTON (Ont.) CRUSADERS
BATTLE CREEK ATTACK
JACKSONVILLE RAVENS
NORFOLK SHARKS
SEATTLE SALTS
CALIFORNIA TIDALS

17 out of 20 teams are open? you might want to consider a restart

Thanks for the helpful advice.

This IS a restarted league, we've only been running since August on OOTP. But it's also also league that has also history going back to 1989 on another platform. You can find out more on our blog.

Interested in Arizona.

One question though, no overall ratings or potential?

We use the 20-80 ratings/potential system. We are fairly democratic however, and anything that can be changed can be suggested to the GMs for a vote.

Alright, responded via email.

Thanks.

I meant for overall and potential. I see you use 20-80 for current/potential in each category. I meant for OVR rating. I didn't know 20-80 was an option there, but it absolutely is, so I was misreading. Thanks.

I am interested ... do you have a link to look at the teams

Try this one: Home

PM sent for a team

Just to chime in here as a GM for anyone reading and considering, the Bull League is lots of fun and growing quickly, with a bunch of great features that boost the immersion nicely. Creative and original teams and players, weekly podcasts, frequent real-time sim broadcasts, off-season international leagues for prospect development, 20+ years of history with long-standing rivalries and records, etc.

Only down-side is that anyone joining will have to endure continuous losses at the hands of the legendary Ohio Oxen, who laugh and scoff at all attempts by other teams to obtain a championship. Just ask Ohio catcher Tyrone O'Saurus who says: "Any chumps who say they can take the Cup away from the Oxen, are talkin' Bull!!"

Other than that, as long as you're good with coming up short in your quest for the title, you really can't lose (except to the Oxen.. which you will) !

looks like an interesting league, pm me if you still need GMs

(Edited ... See list of available teams above)

The HATMAN is a great guy and a valuable member of the ABL and from what I have seen of him in our league joining one of his leagues would be a good move if you have the time to commit.

Bump. Still plenty of teams available, and although we are a "real time sim" league, we have a Winter rookie minor level starting Jan 16th which will mean constant baseball, real time sims and things to do right through to the end of the year.

I'm definitely interested in this league, can you PM me if you are looking for another member?

Updated the available team list. 12 of 20 teams are available, and our Winter Rookie ball just started.

Also, STATSLAB was added this week, adding loads more depth.

PM sent
 

Would like Chicoutimi

BUMP.

About half of our teams are still open, and we're starting to see the fermentation of a really good group of active GMs. With our league well into the winter rookie level season, and about to start college/HS, things will get busier and more baseball-y.

Already we're seeing some great talent forming for future seasons!

Using Slack, StatsLab, StatsPlus and much more... podcasts, YouTube channel, great "bg league" style website, etc.

I might be interested in joining, can you tell me what teams are left