**Update, our draft has started of the clock, but the two open teams are still available if interested**
We have 2 available teams in the No Whining Progressive. This is one of the hallmark progressives on WhatifSports, formerly run by site Hall of Famer contrarian23. Contrarian has taken a sabbatical from WIS, and I have agreed to take the league over. Unfortunately, some of our other owners have decided to leave as well, but we still have a VERY strong group of remaining owners and this is a great league.
The most unique thing about the No Whining Progressive is that we use a completely random draft order each season. As it is a 24 team league, our 16 non-playoff teams are randomized for the top 16 picks of Round 1, and then the playoff teams are randomized for picks 17-24. Then, for the 2nd Round, if a team secures the 1st overall pick in Round 1, the team picks 16th in round 2 and all subsequent rounds (and the team that picks 16th in Round 1 picks 1st in Round 2 and all subsequent rounds). Likewise, if a team picks 17th in Round 1, this team will pick 24th in Round 2 and all subsequent rounds.
What this draft style really does it not penalize a team that wants to go for it. It is still possible to rebuild, mostly through trades and long-term draft picks, but you don't usually see teams that completely gut their roster for 5 seasons to get high draft picks. There's nothing wrong with the other way of rebuilding (I've done it myself), but in this league, that is not necessary. Yes, luck plays a role in this league, but astute drafters are able to find value at almost any draft position in the first few rounds.
This is a 24 team league, DH in AL only, with a 10 player (5 round) AAA draft after every regular draft. NL teams must play in real NL parks, and AL teams must play in real AL parks. There is no salary cap, no waiver wire, no live play permitted, and no injuries.
I will list below the teams that are available. Please post here or sitemail if you have interest.
8/17/2016 2:20 PM (edited)