Retro League Baseball - New league starting now

TDO · 10-31-2020, 06:30 AM

Information
Retro League Baseball is a historical fiction MLB league, starting 1871 with a spin.
8 teams and a 30 round draft. Choose one of the original teams that played in 1871 and re-write history!

This is your chance to see if the Rockford Forest Citys don't fade into obscurity, or maybe the Boston team can't take hold and relocates. If your fanbase doesn't get behind you you'll have to move on to greener pastures. No teams will fold, but you may be required to move. Teams available to you will be based on MLB history, but what you make of history is up to you.

Rosters will consist mostly of historical players making their appropriate debut with some fictional players mixed in to fill the league out when needed.

To add a early competition the 8 teams will be split into NL and AL to have a World Series from inception. Due to the smaller team base to start, "interleague play" will occur.

How the league unfolds will be largely decided by the league as well. Each offseason items will be placed up for a vote to determine the evolution of the league.

About the Commissioner - Boston
I've been playing in OOTP privately and in online leagues since version 12. This is my first time running an online league, but I am experienced in running retro sports leagues (10+ years experience).

Who should join
Those looking for a fun experience with a little storytelling and comradery are going to enjoy the league. I am looking for dedicated players who are comfortable with our sim schedule (found below) and patience if any hiccups occur. I don't anticipate any issues, but this is my first time running a league.

About the League
Website: https://rlb.neonclear.us/ (work in progress)
Forum: https://https://www.tecmoworld.com/viewforum.php?f=1573
OOTP Version: OOTP 21
Players: MLB Historical/Fiction
Export Deadline/SIM Schedule: Exports 10am ET – Monday - Thursday (sim 1 in game month per 1 real life week)
League Time Per Sim: 7 Days
First Season: 1871
GMs: Can't get Fired (team may be forced to move though)
Contracts/Free Agency - At start
Reserve Roster instead of Minor Leagues to start
Ratings: 20-80 scale
DH: Off to start
Scouts: Off
Coaches: On

To Join PM me on the OOTP forum, respond below or message on the official league message board (referenced above)

If there is anything I have forgotten to mention please ask. Constructive criticism is always welcome as well.

-2 spots open-
-Available starting location/teams-
Fort Wayne Kekiongas
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington Olympics

CleRocks · 10-31-2020, 11:52 AM

I would be interested in the Cleveland Forest Citys

TDO · 10-31-2020, 01:57 PM

We have 4 signed up and 1 on the wait list due to other commitments!

Benji33 · 10-31-2020, 04:08 PM

Are you planning on expanding the league as we go? In terms of teams, games played, and league rules?

TDO · 10-31-2020, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benji33

Are you planning on expanding the league as we go? In terms of teams, games played, and league rules?

Absolutely. It will follow a similar path to the how baseball actually unfolded but it may take the long route at times or the shorter route other times but in general it will stay close to actuals. Think more like the Chicago White Stockings got to play in 1872 because there wasn't a fire or maybe the Cleveland Forest Citys were so good they stuck around and evolved into the Indians we know today. Who knows!

Benji33 · 10-31-2020, 06:50 PM

Cool! If Rockford is available I'd love to take them! If not I'm still interested.

hoyodad · 10-31-2020, 07:09 PM

PM sent!
Thanks.

TDO · 10-31-2020, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benji33

Are you planning on expanding the league as we go? In terms of teams, games played, and league rules?

Rockford is available. You are owner number 6. Please pm me the name and birth day and month you'd like to use and I'll get you set up!

TDO · 11-02-2020, 06:16 AM

1 spot left!

Choose either
Fort Wayne Kekiongas
Washington Olympics

mbaliya · 11-02-2020, 07:59 AM

ill take Fort Wayne my email is baliyam@yahoo.com i will pm you alaso

reflections · 11-03-2020, 02:24 PM

If there are no teams available, can I be put on a waitlist?

TDO · 11-03-2020, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reflections

If there are no teams available, can I be put on a waitlist?

Absolutely!

reflections · 11-04-2020, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDO

Absolutely!

my email is speakinginreflections@gmail.com

TDO · 01-12-2021, 10:39 AM

We have just wrapped up our first season. It was a success and we are needing to replace a new owner for the Troy Haymakers. The draft is around the corner as well. A great time to jump into the league. PM me if you are interested. Website is below.

http://statsplus.net/retro/

andyctree · 01-13-2021, 12:35 PM

sent a pm

TDO · 01-13-2021, 07:04 PM

spot has been filled. Thank you all for the interest.

HumanRainDelay · 01-14-2021, 04:50 PM

Fun concept for a league--well done.

Also, resulted in me learning something as I had no idea what the term "Kekiongas" meant.

TDO · 03-13-2021, 07:56 PM

We just wrapped season 2. We are looking for a new owner. The new owner would also happen to have the first pick in the upcoming draft!

Please PM if interested.

https://www.statsplus.net/retro
We are on slack as well.
Roster size: 20
Reserve Roster: 12
Trades: Please post & confirm trades in #trade-confirmations and they will be added to next sim
Sims Schedule: Sims occur Monday - Thursday and are 7 in game days per sim, except playoffs, offseason, and spring training.
playoff sims are in sets of game 1-3, then games 4-7 each round
offseason is simmed up to the draft (at which time awards are also voted on, and then simmed to spring training (until free agency is added)
Spring Training is simmed in 2 parts

Original16 · 03-21-2021, 07:01 AM

Played some league play a couple of years ago. I would be interested in getting back into it. Fan of old time baseball. Check-out my website: www.theoriginal16.com.

Let me know if you still have an opening.

Bill Humphrey - bill@theoriginal16.com

10-31-2020, 06:30 AM	#1
TDO Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 163	Retro League Baseball - New league starting now Information Retro League Baseball is a historical fiction MLB league, starting 1871 with a spin. 8 teams and a 30 round draft. Choose one of the original teams that played in 1871 and re-write history! This is your chance to see if the Rockford Forest Citys don't fade into obscurity, or maybe the Boston team can't take hold and relocates. If your fanbase doesn't get behind you you'll have to move on to greener pastures. No teams will fold, but you may be required to move. Teams available to you will be based on MLB history, but what you make of history is up to you. Rosters will consist mostly of historical players making their appropriate debut with some fictional players mixed in to fill the league out when needed. To add a early competition the 8 teams will be split into NL and AL to have a World Series from inception. Due to the smaller team base to start, "interleague play" will occur. How the league unfolds will be largely decided by the league as well. Each offseason items will be placed up for a vote to determine the evolution of the league. About the Commissioner - Boston I've been playing in OOTP privately and in online leagues since version 12. This is my first time running an online league, but I am experienced in running retro sports leagues (10+ years experience). Who should join Those looking for a fun experience with a little storytelling and comradery are going to enjoy the league. I am looking for dedicated players who are comfortable with our sim schedule (found below) and patience if any hiccups occur. I don't anticipate any issues, but this is my first time running a league. About the League Website: https://rlb.neonclear.us/ (work in progress) Forum: https://https://www.tecmoworld.com/viewforum.php?f=1573 OOTP Version: OOTP 21 Players: MLB Historical/Fiction Export Deadline/SIM Schedule: Exports 10am ET – Monday - Thursday (sim 1 in game month per 1 real life week) League Time Per Sim: 7 Days First Season: 1871 GMs: Can't get Fired (team may be forced to move though) Contracts/Free Agency - At start Reserve Roster instead of Minor Leagues to start Ratings: 20-80 scale DH: Off to start Scouts: Off Coaches: On To Join PM me on the OOTP forum, respond below or message on the official league message board (referenced above) If there is anything I have forgotten to mention please ask. Constructive criticism is always welcome as well. -2 spots open- -Available starting location/teams- Fort Wayne Kekiongas Philadelphia Athletics Washington Olympics Last edited by TDO; 10-31-2020 at 10:16 PM.

10-31-2020, 04:08 PM	#4
Benji33 Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 15	Are you planning on expanding the league as we go? In terms of teams, games played, and league rules? __________________ No Money Spent:

10-31-2020, 06:50 PM	#6
Benji33 Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 15	Cool! If Rockford is available I'd love to take them! If not I'm still interested. __________________ No Money Spent:

10-31-2020, 07:09 PM	#7
hoyodad Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 19	PM sent! PM sent! Thanks.

01-14-2021, 04:50 PM	#17
HumanRainDelay Minors (Single A) Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 91	Historical League Fun concept for a league--well done. Also, resulted in me learning something as I had no idea what the term "Kekiongas" meant.

10-31-2020, 11:52 AM	#2
CleRocks Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 22	I would be interested in the Cleveland Forest Citys

10-31-2020, 01:57 PM	#3
TDO Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 163	We have 4 signed up and 1 on the wait list due to other commitments!

11-02-2020, 06:16 AM	#9
TDO Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 163	1 spot left! Choose either Fort Wayne Kekiongas Washington Olympics

11-02-2020, 07:59 AM	#10
mbaliya Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 131	ill take Fort Wayne my email is baliyam@yahoo.com i will pm you alaso

11-03-2020, 02:24 PM	#11
reflections Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tumwater, Washington Posts: 174	If there are no teams available, can I be put on a waitlist?

01-12-2021, 10:39 AM	#14
TDO Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 163	We have just wrapped up our first season. It was a success and we are needing to replace a new owner for the Troy Haymakers. The draft is around the corner as well. A great time to jump into the league. PM me if you are interested. Website is below. http://statsplus.net/retro/

01-13-2021, 12:35 PM	#15
andyctree Bat Boy Join Date: May 2004 Location: NC Posts: 15	sent a pm

01-13-2021, 07:04 PM	#16
TDO Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 163	spot has been filled. Thank you all for the interest.

03-13-2021, 07:56 PM	#18
TDO Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 163	We just wrapped season 2. We are looking for a new owner. The new owner would also happen to have the first pick in the upcoming draft! Please PM if interested. https://www.statsplus.net/retro We are on slack as well. Roster size: 20 Reserve Roster: 12 Trades: Please post & confirm trades in #trade-confirmations and they will be added to next sim Sims Schedule: Sims occur Monday - Thursday and are 7 in game days per sim, except playoffs, offseason, and spring training. playoff sims are in sets of game 1-3, then games 4-7 each round offseason is simmed up to the draft (at which time awards are also voted on, and then simmed to spring training (until free agency is added) Spring Training is simmed in 2 parts

03-21-2021, 07:01 AM	#19
Original16 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hopkinsville, KY Posts: 7	Played some league play a couple of years ago. I would be interested in getting back into it. Fan of old time baseball. Check-out my website: www.theoriginal16.com. Let me know if you still have an opening. Bill Humphrey - bill@theoriginal16.com