We had several records fall, change hands, increase, and decrease now that we have completed Season 11. All of the changes have been updated in the records on the right of the blog. Here is a list of what happened...
Michael Shumpert is the new single season strikeout leader with 252 K's last season. Nick Robinson now is the sole holder of the saves record by saving 51 games last season.
Capitalizing on his triple crown, Michael Seay is now the single season batting average (.363) and hits (239) holder.
Otis Damon, Gene Wise, and Hawk Wagner now share the Career Wins record with 169 apiece.
Enrique Sojo is now the sole holder of the career batting average record at .338 as Ned French falls off.
Dante Thompson is now the career record holder for Hits with 2,027.
Check out the full list of records to the right of the blog!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Rule Change
First let me say that a lot of thought was put into this decision. There were many conversations with the committee and then with the rest of the world. I really appreciate everyone who let me know their thoughts. The final result was only 2 people were against teams never being allowed to change cities and I completely understand where they are coming from. There was a groundswell of support for there to be very limited opportunities for an owner to switch a city, but for there to be an increased penalty and limiting it to one move per season. Also there has to be a legitimate reason to wanting to move.
The bottom line is that we DO NOT want people switching cities. In a perfect world, this rule will not have to be used ever except when we need a new owner. When owners stay in their cities it promotes rivalries (I hate Syracuse....it just wouldn't be the same if next season they were in Baltimore and then 3 seasons later in New York, etc) and it is also much better for the "player cards" and history of the world. However, the rule below will provide us with flexibility when needed. Below is the revised rule.
Rule #10 has been changed to this:
"Teams may change their city/stadiums under two circumstances. One, after a current owner (season 11 or prior) has completed 10 seasons as an NCAA member in their current city. Two, a new owner to the world can switch to a new city as long as that city has not changed in the last 5 seasons. Teams wishing to switch must apply for approval and there must be a legitimate reason to switch. Moving forward, a stadium switch is only allowed once per owner whether its a veteran owner moving or a new owner coming in and only one veteran move allowed per season. An owner that petitions the committee to move must wait one full season before the move can be made. The "penalty" which is to be looked at as a "new stadium fee" is 10 million in minor league contracts the first season and 5 million the second season which will mimic the cost involved in building a new stadium. Only owners that have shown great loyalty to NCAA and are willing to fully commit many more seasons will be considered. The competition committee reserves the right to deny a city/stadium switch for any reason."
Example: In the middle of Season 12 I petition the committee to move to Baltimore. The move is approved. At the beginning of season 13, I sign a low level minor league FA to a one season, 10 million dollar deal. I move my team at rollover of season 14 and then sign another low level minor league FA to a one season, 5 million dollar deal. I can never petition the committee to move again and am willing to commit long term to NCAA.
Arte will be staying in Chicago and moving from Wrigley to Cellular Field while keeping the Blue Demons name. Arte will sign a player for this season at 10 mil and next season at 5 mil to make good on the rule change. Arte's reasoning behind the move is that he has spent the last 11 seasons losing in Wrigley and needed a change. It got to the point where Arte was ready to give up the team in which case a new owner quite possibly would have changed the city anyway. This is Arte's one relocation and has committed long term to NCAA.
The bottom line is that we DO NOT want people switching cities. In a perfect world, this rule will not have to be used ever except when we need a new owner. When owners stay in their cities it promotes rivalries (I hate Syracuse....it just wouldn't be the same if next season they were in Baltimore and then 3 seasons later in New York, etc) and it is also much better for the "player cards" and history of the world. However, the rule below will provide us with flexibility when needed. Below is the revised rule.
Rule #10 has been changed to this:
"Teams may change their city/stadiums under two circumstances. One, after a current owner (season 11 or prior) has completed 10 seasons as an NCAA member in their current city. Two, a new owner to the world can switch to a new city as long as that city has not changed in the last 5 seasons. Teams wishing to switch must apply for approval and there must be a legitimate reason to switch. Moving forward, a stadium switch is only allowed once per owner whether its a veteran owner moving or a new owner coming in and only one veteran move allowed per season. An owner that petitions the committee to move must wait one full season before the move can be made. The "penalty" which is to be looked at as a "new stadium fee" is 10 million in minor league contracts the first season and 5 million the second season which will mimic the cost involved in building a new stadium. Only owners that have shown great loyalty to NCAA and are willing to fully commit many more seasons will be considered. The competition committee reserves the right to deny a city/stadium switch for any reason."
Example: In the middle of Season 12 I petition the committee to move to Baltimore. The move is approved. At the beginning of season 13, I sign a low level minor league FA to a one season, 10 million dollar deal. I move my team at rollover of season 14 and then sign another low level minor league FA to a one season, 5 million dollar deal. I can never petition the committee to move again and am willing to commit long term to NCAA.
Arte will be staying in Chicago and moving from Wrigley to Cellular Field while keeping the Blue Demons name. Arte will sign a player for this season at 10 mil and next season at 5 mil to make good on the rule change. Arte's reasoning behind the move is that he has spent the last 11 seasons losing in Wrigley and needed a change. It got to the point where Arte was ready to give up the team in which case a new owner quite possibly would have changed the city anyway. This is Arte's one relocation and has committed long term to NCAA.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Owner Update
NCAA owners, I wanted to provide a quick owner updated. Meteu40 had over 202 losses the last two seasons and on several occasions lets his minors go into disrepair and did not correct immediately. Therefore he came up for review. He was notified several times throughout the season where he was trending and still missed the mark. I notified him 8 days ago to submit a defense and plan on how he will turn around the franchise to the competition committee. He has not submitted anything in 8 days and it is time for us to move on. I informed meteu40 today that it would be in everyone's best interests to part ways.
Also, an update on the Kansas City franchise. I am hoping that llcc recovers and comes back before rollover. If you missed my world chat post, he is ill and is MIA from WIS. I currently have a classified up to have a replacement in place if needed, but hoping that llcc is ok and comes back.
Please send me a trade chat/sitemail if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Chris
Also, an update on the Kansas City franchise. I am hoping that llcc recovers and comes back before rollover. If you missed my world chat post, he is ill and is MIA from WIS. I currently have a classified up to have a replacement in place if needed, but hoping that llcc is ok and comes back.
Please send me a trade chat/sitemail if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Chris
Saturday, January 8, 2011
TRIPLE CROWN!
Congratulations to the Syracuse Orange and Micheal Seay for winning the Triple Crown with a .363 batting average, 65 HR's and 175 RBI's!
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Season 11 International Free-Agents ----- The Year of the C - by tk21775
As of this writeup there were 9 international free agents that inked a deal to play ball in NCAA for over $10M. Three of those players will be crouching behind the plate when they get to the bigs, two of them the top money makers. It was such a good year for C that we even had one owner who admitted to having a man crush and not only signed up for his fan club but was thrilled that he would be receiving a signed picture of the C in his jock strap! Enough about man crushes and jock straps though, on to the recap.
The top signer thus far is 18 year old C Ramon Pong who was snatched up by the Charlotte Tar Heels (and the man crush). Pong was signed for $20.3M, the only player to receive over $20M in a signing bonus this season, and immediately sent to rookie ball. In 27 games so far he’s hitting for a .374 avg. with 13 HR and 35 rbi. Pong projects to have great accuracy when throwing players out at the plate with pitch calling but his bat is absolutely amazing. He can hit for contact, power, against lefties, and has an outstanding eye. He has no weakness with his bat at all and has the stamina to play nearly every game. He will be an absolute force when he makes it to the big leagues.
18 year old Carlos Carrasco comes in 2nd on the top paid list with a signing of $17.6M with the Fargo Bison. Carrasco is calling games for the Bison in Rookie league this season where he’s played 37 games, hitting for .318 avg with 3 HR and 25 rbi. He’s not going to hit for power but he will be hard to keep off the bases with his bat and will have the defense to be behind the plate for the Bison.
Luis Martin becomes the 1st non-catcher to get paid the big money, inking a deal for $13.9M with the Dover Figthin Blue Hens. He’s listed as a SS but Dover has him playing CF in Rookie league for them this season where he’s hitting .325 with 4 HR and 18 RBI in 29 games. It will interesting to see where they play him in the bigs as he looks to be able to play CF, 2B, or 3B. He’s got a great eye and contact with below avg. splits. He’ll be a guy to watch when he gets called up to see how he performs.
18 year old Bernie Flores becomes the top P prospect on the money list, signing a $13.5M contract with the Salem Beavers. The Beavers have him in Low A where he’s pitched 3.0 innings for a 3.00 era allowing 3 hits, 1 ER, 1 BB and 3 SO in his short time on the mound. Flores will be a setup pitcher with outstanding control.
One of the oldest Int’l to sign this year, 22 year old Pedro Guerrero gets a $12.5M contract from the Louisville Cardinals. He immediately started in AAA where he’s started 10 games for 70.2 innings of work with a 4.46 era. He’s got the stamina to be a SP in the majors with nice splits and above avg. control with 3 solid pitches. Guerrero looks to be a nice addition to the rotation for the Cardinals and a nice bargain at what he was signed for.
Louisville wasn’t done with just Guerrero, also signing 19 year old P Victor Diaz to a $12.1M contract. He gets sent to Low A ball where he’s pitched in 23 games, saving 13 out of 14 opportunities with a 1.84 ERA. He’s control is pinpoint and he’ll be a force against righties with no liability against left-handed batters too much. Add 3 solid pitches and the Cardinals look to have their future closer in their farm system this season.
Pedro James rounds out the C’s signed, inking a $10.8M bonus with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. James begins his future with the Gophers in Low A ball where he’s yet to see any action. He’s got the arm and pitch calling ability to be behind the plate and can definitely hit the long ball. His stamina should have him playing all 162 games when he gets to the majors.
19 year old Edgard Polonia becomes the 2nd highest paid SS on the list, agreeing on a $10.5M bonus with the Helena Grizzlies. Polonia gets sent to Rookie league where he looks to develop more into a 3B possibly. He’s got speed along with a decent bat to be a nice pickup for the Grizzlies. In 5 games he’s hitting .400 with 1 HR and 6 RBI.
The last to crack the $10M list in 22 year old SS Vic Cruz with the Cincinnati Bearcats. Cruz signed for exactly $10M and gets to start at the High A level. He’s been in 118 games, hitting .299 with 22 HR and 109 RBI. The Bearcats have him playing the SS position where he’s fielding .948 as he develops although his glove might not get to where it needs to be for that position. He’s bat might be enough to make up for him playing there though where he’ll keep hitting them out of the park no matter what league he plays in.
The top signer thus far is 18 year old C Ramon Pong who was snatched up by the Charlotte Tar Heels (and the man crush). Pong was signed for $20.3M, the only player to receive over $20M in a signing bonus this season, and immediately sent to rookie ball. In 27 games so far he’s hitting for a .374 avg. with 13 HR and 35 rbi. Pong projects to have great accuracy when throwing players out at the plate with pitch calling but his bat is absolutely amazing. He can hit for contact, power, against lefties, and has an outstanding eye. He has no weakness with his bat at all and has the stamina to play nearly every game. He will be an absolute force when he makes it to the big leagues.
18 year old Carlos Carrasco comes in 2nd on the top paid list with a signing of $17.6M with the Fargo Bison. Carrasco is calling games for the Bison in Rookie league this season where he’s played 37 games, hitting for .318 avg with 3 HR and 25 rbi. He’s not going to hit for power but he will be hard to keep off the bases with his bat and will have the defense to be behind the plate for the Bison.
Luis Martin becomes the 1st non-catcher to get paid the big money, inking a deal for $13.9M with the Dover Figthin Blue Hens. He’s listed as a SS but Dover has him playing CF in Rookie league for them this season where he’s hitting .325 with 4 HR and 18 RBI in 29 games. It will interesting to see where they play him in the bigs as he looks to be able to play CF, 2B, or 3B. He’s got a great eye and contact with below avg. splits. He’ll be a guy to watch when he gets called up to see how he performs.
18 year old Bernie Flores becomes the top P prospect on the money list, signing a $13.5M contract with the Salem Beavers. The Beavers have him in Low A where he’s pitched 3.0 innings for a 3.00 era allowing 3 hits, 1 ER, 1 BB and 3 SO in his short time on the mound. Flores will be a setup pitcher with outstanding control.
One of the oldest Int’l to sign this year, 22 year old Pedro Guerrero gets a $12.5M contract from the Louisville Cardinals. He immediately started in AAA where he’s started 10 games for 70.2 innings of work with a 4.46 era. He’s got the stamina to be a SP in the majors with nice splits and above avg. control with 3 solid pitches. Guerrero looks to be a nice addition to the rotation for the Cardinals and a nice bargain at what he was signed for.
Louisville wasn’t done with just Guerrero, also signing 19 year old P Victor Diaz to a $12.1M contract. He gets sent to Low A ball where he’s pitched in 23 games, saving 13 out of 14 opportunities with a 1.84 ERA. He’s control is pinpoint and he’ll be a force against righties with no liability against left-handed batters too much. Add 3 solid pitches and the Cardinals look to have their future closer in their farm system this season.
Pedro James rounds out the C’s signed, inking a $10.8M bonus with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. James begins his future with the Gophers in Low A ball where he’s yet to see any action. He’s got the arm and pitch calling ability to be behind the plate and can definitely hit the long ball. His stamina should have him playing all 162 games when he gets to the majors.
19 year old Edgard Polonia becomes the 2nd highest paid SS on the list, agreeing on a $10.5M bonus with the Helena Grizzlies. Polonia gets sent to Rookie league where he looks to develop more into a 3B possibly. He’s got speed along with a decent bat to be a nice pickup for the Grizzlies. In 5 games he’s hitting .400 with 1 HR and 6 RBI.
The last to crack the $10M list in 22 year old SS Vic Cruz with the Cincinnati Bearcats. Cruz signed for exactly $10M and gets to start at the High A level. He’s been in 118 games, hitting .299 with 22 HR and 109 RBI. The Bearcats have him playing the SS position where he’s fielding .948 as he develops although his glove might not get to where it needs to be for that position. He’s bat might be enough to make up for him playing there though where he’ll keep hitting them out of the park no matter what league he plays in.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Moving Cities/Stadiums
I'm putting this up for a world discussion. One of our rules has been to not allow owners to move cities/stadiums once they are in the world. The reasons for this were they don't do that in the real world, we wanted to avoid owners playing hop a skotch with their teams every couple seasons to tailor to their personnel, and we didn't want the player cards to look ridiculous (ie - players playing for only one or two teams throughout their careers, but it looking like they played for a bunch).
We've had several owners over the last 11 seasons ask to move and its always been declined. The competition committee has discussed this issue and we want to further the debate to the entire world.
What does everyone think about adding this to the moving cities rules...
- Once an owner has completed 10 straight seasons in a city, they are eligible to move cities. This can only be done once every ten seasons.
- Owners wishing to move must apply to the competition committee.
- Max of 2 moves per season
- Penalty fee assessed of 5 million (could be construed as building a new stadium in the new city) This would take affect by the owner signing a career minor leaguer to a one season, 5 million dollar contract.
All of the stipulations are up for discussion. If there is a huge backlash by the world, then we'll shut this idea down.
The reasoning behind having to wait for ten seasons is that at that point, an owner has shown great loyalty to this world and if they are increasingly frustrated by losing in a city then we should at least discuss this idea.
Please send me a trade chat or sitemail or we can discuss on the world chat. I didn't want to wait til after the World Series as there may be an owner or two that wants to take advantage of this rule.
Thanks!
We've had several owners over the last 11 seasons ask to move and its always been declined. The competition committee has discussed this issue and we want to further the debate to the entire world.
What does everyone think about adding this to the moving cities rules...
- Once an owner has completed 10 straight seasons in a city, they are eligible to move cities. This can only be done once every ten seasons.
- Owners wishing to move must apply to the competition committee.
- Max of 2 moves per season
- Penalty fee assessed of 5 million (could be construed as building a new stadium in the new city) This would take affect by the owner signing a career minor leaguer to a one season, 5 million dollar contract.
All of the stipulations are up for discussion. If there is a huge backlash by the world, then we'll shut this idea down.
The reasoning behind having to wait for ten seasons is that at that point, an owner has shown great loyalty to this world and if they are increasingly frustrated by losing in a city then we should at least discuss this idea.
Please send me a trade chat or sitemail or we can discuss on the world chat. I didn't want to wait til after the World Series as there may be an owner or two that wants to take advantage of this rule.
Thanks!
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