Negro League Season 30: WAITLIST Topic

HBD's tribute to the Negro Leagues continues for its 30th season.  Founded by schedule1, this world continues to be one of the best you'll find in all of HBD.  We've got a great group of owners, and are looking for more quality owners to add to the fold.  

We have one main rule (besides the obvious "no tanking"), and that is that each team must be in a city and have a nickname used by an actual Negro League team.  That's not as limiting as you might think, as here are a couple of good resources to find Negro League teams:

http://www.nlbpa.com/the_teams.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Negro_league_baseball_teams


Now, for our open franchises:

https://wisjournal.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseProfile.aspx?fid=2962  We start with an NL North franchise that has fallen back a bit after recently having a stretch of four division titles in six seasons.  If you're looking for a quick rebuild, this could be your team.  There are no big contracts limiting your payroll flexibility.  Plus, you'll have a chance to stick it to the commish, as his mediocre Philadelphia team resides in the same division. TAKEN

https://wisjournal.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseProfile.aspx?fid=2968  We next head to the NL South, where this team won a WS as recently as season 26, and is just one season removed from a playoff appearance, before falling one game short this past season.  Rebuild or reload, your choice here, as there are several mid-dollar contracts on this roster, but no max deals or anything close to it. TAKEN

https://wisjournal.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseProfile.aspx?fid=2969  Staying in the NL South, this team made the playoffs two seasons ago before falling back a bit last season.  There are a lot of arbitration-eligible players here, so there will be some decisions to make about payroll, etc. TAKEN

https://wisjournal.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseProfile.aspx?fid=2975  Playoffs?  You want playoffs?  You'd be taking over for one of the best HBD owners around in jptrainwreck.  Our loss could be your gain, as you'd be taking over an NL West team that notched 91 wins and a trip to the NLCS last season. (TAKEN)

https://wisjournal.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseProfile.aspx?fid=2946  Under its previous owner, this AL North team has always been competitive, but has only three division titles to its credit in 29 seasons.  You'll have a blank canvas to work with, with several pending free agents and not much returning payroll. TAKEN

https://wisjournal.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseProfile.aspx?fid=2961
  Finally, we head to the AL West, where we have a team with quite a bit of high priced talent that fell a bit short of expectations from last season.  To my eye, they look a pitcher or two short of being a playoff team.  You could be the owner to rectify that. TAKEN

Please let me know if you have any questions.  We'd love to have some more quality owners join our great group for season 30!
12/19/2014 10:19 AM (edited)


Buck O'Neil's Kansas City Monarchs are waiting for you to join.
11/21/2014 10:26 AM
Hi, I am interested because I am fascinated by NeL baseball.  My good friend played catch with Buck in KC once.  My favorite historical player is Martin Dihigo.

However, I am still playing my very first season of HBD and I don't think I have enough experience (or patience?)  to try to rebuild a struggling franchise but I don't know that I am worthy to take over a squad such as jptrainwreck's.  I would prefer the latter if it is ok that I am still learning the ropes.  If not, that is perfectly understandable.
11/21/2014 7:50 PM
you should jump in marat...loving the theme of the world is most important...if you love theme you'll run team accordingly 
11/23/2014 8:15 PM
Posted by marat on 11/21/2014 7:50:00 PM (view original):
Hi, I am interested because I am fascinated by NeL baseball.  My good friend played catch with Buck in KC once.  My favorite historical player is Martin Dihigo.

However, I am still playing my very first season of HBD and I don't think I have enough experience (or patience?)  to try to rebuild a struggling franchise but I don't know that I am worthy to take over a squad such as jptrainwreck's.  I would prefer the latter if it is ok that I am still learning the ropes.  If not, that is perfectly understandable.
Hi,

I'll sitemail you today with some info and a few questions.

Thanks for your interest!
11/24/2014 8:54 AM


Josh Gibson's Homestead Greys are also here.  Join us!
11/25/2014 4:27 PM
Homestead Grays is cool.
11/25/2014 9:53 PM
Did you know that Hank Aaron played for the Indianapolis Clowns before going to the Milwaukee Braves?  The Clowns aren't currently being used, so why don't you jump in and make sure this classic team is represented?



11/26/2014 11:36 AM
The White Elephants want competition. 
11/26/2014 4:45 PM
this world brings history back to life
11/26/2014 6:52 PM
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS , BUY YOURSELF A BASEBALL TEAM
11/27/2014 10:27 AM
3:51 a.m. bump
11/28/2014 3:51 AM
Seriously, who doesn't want to compete against a team called the White Elephants? 
11/28/2014 2:04 PM
IVE PLAYED A LONG TIME...THEME WORLDS ARE THE BEST....AND THIS IS GREAT THEME
11/29/2014 9:43 PM
Step right up!
12/1/2014 10:38 AM
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