This is the most openings this world has seen since the rollover from Season 2 to Season 3. We've averaged 5 openings per season for the last 24 seasons before this. I'm not sure why there was such a big jump in openings this time.
Here are the available teams:
AL East #1 - After a 12 season run, this veteran owner decided not to return. This team won 93 games last season, and made the playoffs for the 4th time in 5 seasons. They have $41.5M committed to 9 players for next season.
AL East #2 - This team won 70 games last season. They have $14.5M committed to 11 players for next season. They have the #4 pick in the upcoming draft.
AL West #1 - This team won 71 games last season. They have $20.3M committed to 10 players for next season. They have the #5 pick in the upcoming draft.
AL West #2 - Three consecutive playoff appearances, including a World Series title in the last 3 seasons for this franchise. 94 wins last seaon and a division title. $25.0M committed to 14 players for next season.
Nl North #1 - They have $56.0M committed to 16 players for a team that won its division last season.
NL North #2 - After 24 seasons, this veteran owner decided to let go of their team. $69.0M is committed for 22 players for next season. They finished 3 games behind the open team above, good for 4th place in the "up for grabs" NL North.
NL East #1 - $41.1M is committed to 13 players for next season. This team won 79 games last season.
NL South #1 - $62.6M is committed to 15 players for next season. This team won 74 games last season ,and has the #8 pick in the upcoming draft.
NL West #1 - $98.0M committed to 24 players next season - hey your work is almost done at the ML level. Unfortunately, this team is coming off of a disappointing 80 wins season.
NL West #2 - $52.0M committed to 18 players next season. 85 wins last season earned this team a Wild Card spot.