MBBRL Official Thread

[Philabuster5]

I like it too.
Thanks tlance!

 

[Philabuster5]

Though maybe previous year's winner should be exempt if the situation arises ha!

 

[Yellow Fuzzies]

Now that most everybody is in, we need to start the secondary discussions.

First and foremost, the relegation policy:

I was thinking we should follow the lead of the football league as much as possible on this. One thing that they do (which is awesome) is that the two leagues essentially compete against each other all season long. If the B league outscores A, then more teams move up then they otherwise would. It adds another wrinkle to an already intense season, because you are not just competing against the owners in your league.

I have been thinking about how to do this literally since I started playing MBBRL football 2 years ago. Here is what I have come up with so far:

We either have 2 teams from each league move, or 4 depending on the results of the interleague competition.

We compete by summed category totals within each category. For example, at season's end, I would sum up the season HR total for every team in the A league and compare it to the same total in the Prospect League. The league with more wins that category. Categories like batting average, ERA and WHIP would be calculated using an arithmetic average of the 12 teams in each league rather that actually calculating those stats (sorry, but I am not Wil White and that would be crazy tedious to figure out the actual number).

At the end of the season, if the Prospect League wins more categories than the A league, then 4 teams move up. If the A league wins more, or if they are tied in categories, then only 2 teams move.

Here is how the teams would be determined in both scenarios:

2 up:

Regular season champ
Tournament Champ
Tournament Runner-up comes next if the first two are the same team

4 up:
Regular season champ
Tournament Champ
Regular Season Roto Champ
Tournament Runner-up
If any of these teams overlap, then the next movers would be the next highest ranked teams based on regular season standings

Now, here is where things get a little dicey. In the league set-up, I did not see an option to make a consolation bracket, so I had to select that I would manually input the playoff match-ups. I think that is the only way to make it work on Fantrax, but I will keep looking around. In any event, rest assured that the top 6 teams will make the playoffs and tie breakers will be the same as they were before.

The idea is that the teams moving down would be decided by the consolation bracket to keep things interesting for everybody.

Any way, we will have a consolation bracket, set up as follows:

2 Down:

7 and 8 get 1st round consolation byes (and would therefor be safe from a 2 team relegation)
9 plays 12
and 10 plays 11

The two losers of these first round match-ups would end up being the two teams who move down to the prospect league.

4 Down:

Like in the 2 down scenario, the losers of those first two match-ups are toast. In this scenario, however, the next round will determine the other 2 teams to go down.

winner of 10 vs 11 plays 7
winner of 9 vs. 12 plays 8

The teams who win these semifinal consolation games would be safe and the losers would be moving down to the Prospect League.


Anyhow, I know it seems a little complicated, but the interleague competition is a pretty cool wrinkle that keeps every team engaged until the end.

If anybody thinks I am missing the boat on something or is opposed to anything on here, please speak up. We will begin discussions on possible scoring changes after we finalize relegation.

Nice work Will Junior (Tlance).

I am good with the relegation policy. If this is like football, there won't be much difference in ability between the two leagues. The policy just allows us to mix it up a bit and talk a little smack between leagues.

 

[Philabuster5]

Nah, I'm certain A league will be much better

 

[Trudem]

This is all new to me but I'm game!

Sounds fun

My goals don't change...just win baby.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

I'm with it! Also i'll accept my invitation to join the A-League now

 

[tlance]

Nah, I'm certain A league will be much better

Stop! Hammer time.

 

[tlance]

Arizona Sting and Boredoutofmymind were both pretty active on these boards last season. What do you guys think?

 

[MilkSpiller22]

Arizona Sting and Boredoutofmymind were both pretty active on these boards last season. What do you guys think?

As a B leaguer, I say the more owners the better... Especially since i missed out on Philabusters other league...

 

[BigDDude]

Arizona Sting and Boredoutofmymind were both pretty active on these boards last season. What do you guys think?

I'm fine with Bored, but on the fence with AZ. Read his signature line, and you should see why I am concerned.

 

[Yellow Fuzzies]

Nah, I'm certain A league will be much better
My goals don't change...just win baby.
I'm with it! Also i'll accept my invitation to join the A-League now

And so the smack talk begins.

 

[Chef99]

I'm fine with Bored, but on the fence with AZ. Read his signature line, and you should see why I am concerned.

I'm ok with both; I'll just make sure to always agree with AZ.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

And so the smack talk begins.

A lot of it, expect it from me all year!!

 

[Reverend Jim]

Arizona Sting and Boredoutofmymind were both pretty active on these boards last season. What do you guys think?

I like boredoutofmymind, but since he gets all his advice from us on here I don't know what he's gonna doing during the season.

Don't know Arizona so I'll abstain from any comments here, plus I read his signature; no Mr. Hankey for me.

 

[TREFF]

Don't know Arizona so I'll abstain from any comments here, plus I read his signature; no Mr. Hankey for me.

I worked maintenence in a rendering plant for 3 years, I've had worse on my forehead, bring it on.

 

[tlance]

I worked maintenence in a rendering plant for 3 years, I've had worse on my forehead, bring it on.

I have two small children at home, and I can tell you from experience. Shit on the forehead is no fun.

 

[TREFF]

I have two small children at home, and I can tell you from experience. Shit on the forehead is no fun.

Ahh yes, but neither is a mixture of cow innards, maggots, feces and assorted other "stuff" that was left rotting in a pasture for two weeks in July because the Rancher never got around to calling it in.

 

[Sam Sportboy]

I have two small children at home, and I can tell you from experience. Shit on the forehead is no fun.

 

[boredoutofmymind]

I like boredoutofmymind, but since he gets all his advice from us on here I don't know what he's gonna doing during the season.

Don't know Arizona so I'll abstain from any comments here, plus I read his signature; no Mr. Hankey for me.

Hey I actually won my league last year. Sure some of the advice came from you all but most of it was my gut instinct. My latest trade I made Marte, Carpenter and E Cabrera for my A Jones, Garza and C Santana. Wait till next season ends it'll show favor to my side.

Anyway after that I will say I would like more info on how things work before I commit to it. I have always done espn, yahoo leagues so I am sure this is probably alot different.

 

[The Foot]

Hey guys just checking in. Did we establish a draft date yet?