Taking this over for Doc as he has computer or online issues:


This league makes any franchise a contender, and a better group of owners can't be found on the site. There is much good-natured banter in the draft thread and the league chat, so bring your sense of humor. The rules are simple:

1. Each owner chooses a franchise. Franchise draft order is in inverse order of win percentage from the previous season. New owners will be assigned the draft position of any previous owners who are not returning, with the first to sign up receiving the highest slot, and so on.

2. Each owner chooses five players he/she wishes to protect from that franchise (1969-2009) and submits that list via sitemail to me. Those players are the exclusive property of their respective owners.

3. After all lists are submitted, they will be posted and a three round modified Rule V draft will be held, with draft order being inverse order of franchise win percentage from 1969 through the end of 2009 (the worst teams pick first). Each owner selects one unprotected player from any active franchise but their own (player seasons for franchises that were not chosen are not eligible). That player is also theirs exclusively. No more than two players may be taken from any one franchise in any one round.

4. At the end of the first and second rounds, each owner will choose an additional player they wish to protect. You will end up protecting seven in all, while drafting three. These ten players must appear on your roster. The rest of the roster is filled by players from your franchise during the given time period (1969-present day).

$120 Million Cap
No trades
No WW
No DH
6/2 Avg. AAA
No clones (same player, same franchise - if a player played for more than one franchise, he is available once for each franchise)
If a player split time between multiple teams in a season (as listed at WIS) his full season is available once for each team
SLL limited to current series
Stadium must have been used by your franchise for at least one full season between 1969 and 2009
Tiebreaker for draft positions will be runs scored from the previous season, higher number picks first

For those new to the Rule V fold:

There is much good-natured ribbing during the draft (we try not to be too player-specific, so as not to influence the draft, but sometimes the temptation is too much). Do not take it personally. Pick a draft strategy and stay the course, regardless.

Glossary

He Who Must Not Be Named (HWMNBN) - A former player/manager/dirtbag for the Cincinnati Reds (and later, Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos) who defiled the grand game of baseball. No Rule V team has ever won a title with him, so heed jose's warnings about karma. I would imagine Lady Karma grows weary from teaching the same lesson over and over, as the ruler with which she raps offending knuckles seems to grow with each passing season.

The Single Most Overrated Pitcher of All Time (TSMOPOAT) - Nolan Ryan

Vegas - jose can u c - Our Rule V Prediction King

FRANCHISE SELECTION PHASE

Winning pct. from 1969-2009

Tampa Bay Rays .426
San Diego Padres .462 deathdealer*
Seattle Mariners .471 tridentric*
Milwaukee Brewers .475 Jose Can u c
Colorado Rockies .476
Montreal Expos/Washington Nat's .476 jstewart281*
Florida Marlins .478 Robin4*
Texas Rangers .482 specsman*
Kansas City Royals .483 dilligafdbp
Detroit Tigers .484 marlowe
Cleveland Indians .485 spikeboots*
Chicago Cubs .486 ff09*
Pittsburgh Pirates .491
Minnesota Twins .495 moneymen
Toronto BlueJays .496 llcoach
Philadelphia Phillies .498 mllama54*
Arizona Diamondbacks .499
Chicago White Sox .500
New York Mets .501 fletchkd
California/Anaheim Angels .502
San Francisco Giants .507 mussopini23*
Houston Astros .512 pad13*
Baltimore Orioles .515 moneybonn*
Atlanta Braves .515 nin311ff*
St. Louis Cardinals .520 Disco Dogs
Cincinnati Reds .520 newarkwilder
Oakland A's .521 sinfonian11*
Los Angeles Dodgers .534 schwarze
Boston Red Sox .543 pugs
New York Yankees .560 holleybard

* = Protects are in

Franchise draft order

1. DiscoDogs St. Louis Cardinals
2. tridentric Seattle Mariners
3. mussopini23 San Francisco Giants
4. jstewart281 Expos / Nats
5. deathdealer San Diego Padres
6. fletchkd NY Mets
7. schwarze LA Dodgers
8. sinfonian11 Oaktown A's
9. nin311ff Atlanta Braves
10. spikeboots Cleveland Indians
11. josecanuc Milwaukee Brewers
12. mllama54 Philly Phillies
13. Robin4 Florida Marlins
14. moneymen Minnesota Twins
15. pad13 Houston Astros
16. specsman Texas Rangers
17. ff09 Chicago Cubs
18. newarkwilder Cincinnati Reds
19. dilligafdbp K.C. Royals
20. pugs Boston Red Sox
21. moneybonn Baltimore Orioles
22. marlowe Detroit Tigers
23. holleybard NY Yankees
24. llcoach Toronto Blue Jays

email list: Disco Dogs;tridentric;mussopini23;jstewart281;deathdealer;fletchkd;shaybee;sinfonian11;nin311ff;spikeboots;jose can u c;mllama54;Robin4;moneymen;Blue911;specsman;ff09;newarkwilder;dilligafdbp;pugs;pad13moneybonn;marlowe;holleybard;llcoach

Divisional Alignment(commissioner's discretion, but I do keep it as real as possible) This could change depending on franchises taken:


NL West - Atlanta Braves, LA Dodgers, SD Padres, SF Giants

NL Central - Chicago Cubs, Cinncy Reds, Houston Astros, Stl Cardinals

NL East - Florida Marlins, Expos/Nats, NY Mets, Philly Phillies

AL West - KC Royals, Oakland A's, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers

AL Central - Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Mil Brewers, Minnesota Twins

AL East - Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, NY Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays





Exclusive Players (Protected)



deathdealer(Padres)- Jake Peavy, Kevin Brown, Tony Gwynn, Ken Caminiti, Gene Tenance, Nomar Garciaparra(Bos), Randy Jones, Carl Yastrzemski(Bos), Dave Winfield, Joey Devine(A's)

tridentric(Mariners)- Randy Johnson, A Rodriguez, Ichiro, Brett Boone, Ken Griffey Jr., Roger Clemens(Hou), Edgar Martinez, Jose DeLeon(Cards), Freddy Garcia, Ted Simmons(Cardinals)

jose can u c(Brewers)- Paul Molitor, Robin Yount, Mike Cadwell, Ben Sheets, Teddy Higuera, Felix Hernandez(Sea), Rollie Fingers, Javy Lopez(Braves), Ben Oglivie, Frank Robinson(Orioles)

jstewart281(Expos)- Pedro Martinez, Tim Raines, Andre Dawson, Ryan Zimmerman, Gary Carter, Eric Davis(Reds), John Wetteland, Fernando Valenzuela(Dodgers), Dennis Martinez, C.C. Sabathia(Brewers)

Robin4(Marlins)- Hanley Ramirez, Kevin Brown, Dontrelle Willis, Gary Sheffield, Miguel Cabrera, Fergie Jenkins(Cubs), Armando Benitez, Jim Edmonds(Cards), Dan Uggla, Prince Fielder(Brewers)

specsman(Rangers)- Rafael Palmeiro, A Rodriguez, Ivan Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez, Nolan Ryan, Chris Carpenter(Cards), Josh Hamilton, Roger Nelson(Royals), Julio Franco, Cla Meredith(Padres)

dilligafdbp(Royals)- George Brett, Bret Saberhagen, Kevin Appier, Zack Greinke, Carlos Beltran, Rico Petrocelli(Bos), David Cone, Mark McGwire(A's), Willie Wilson, Doyle Alexander(Tigers)


Marlowe(Tigers) – Magglio Ordonez, Curtis Granderson, Alan Trammell, Miguel Cabrera, Tony Phillips, Catfish Hunter(NYY), Willie Hernandez, Andy Messersmith(Dodgers), Mickey Tettleton, Phil Niekro(Braves)

spikeboots(Indians)- Gaylord Perry, Albert Belle, Kenny Lofton, Manny Ramirez, Roberto Alomar, Kevin Millwood(Atl), Victor Martinez, Darrell Evans(Braves), Omar Vizquel, Goose Gossage(Yankees)

ff09(Cubs)- Derek Lee, Rick Wilkins, Sammy Sosa, Greg Maddux, Bruce Sutter, Ricky Henderson(NYY), Billy Williams, Don Wilson(Astros), Lee Smith, Pascal Perez(Expos)

moneymen(Twins)- Rod Carew, Joe Mauer, Kirby Puckett, Johan Santana, Joe Nathan, Edgardo Alfonzo(Mets), Bert Blyleven, Don Sutton(Astros), Francisco Liriano, Jerry Reuss(Dodgers)


llcoach(Blue Jays)- Roger Clemens, Jimmy Key, Roy Halladay, Mark Eichhorn, John Olerud, Mike Schmidt(Phi), BJ Ryan, Carlton Fisk(Red Sox), Tony Fernandez, Gary Sheffield(Braves)

mllama54(Phillies)- Steve Carlton, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Curt Schilling, Joe Torre(Cards), Lenny Dykstra, Vladimir Guerrero(Expos), Billy Wagner, Gary Sheffield(Dodgers)

fletchkd(Mets)- Dwight Gooden, Tom Seaver, Pedro Martinez, Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes, Bobby Abreu(Phillies), Gary Carter, Ryan Sandberg(Cubs), Jerry Koosman, Tim McGraw(Phillies)

mussopini23(Giants)- Juan Marichal, Barry Bonds, Willie McCovey, Jason Schmidt, Tim Lincecum, Nolan Ryan(Hou), Jeff Kent, Darrell Porter(Royals), Rod Beck, Dustin Pedroia(Red Sox)

pad13(Astros)- Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, Mike Scott, Larry Dierker, J.R. Richard, Mike Piazza(Marlins), Lance Berkman, Derek Jeter(Yankees), Billy Wagner, Robin Ventura(Mets)

moneybonn(Orioles)- Jim Plamer, Mike Cuellar, Chris Hoiles, Roberto Alomar, Cal Ripken, Bill Singer(Dodgers), Todd Frohwirth, Bobby Murcer(Yankees), Melvin Mora, Randy Winn(Giants)

nin311ff(Braves)- Chipper Jones, Dale Murphy, Greg Maddux, John Smoltz, Tom Glavine, Fergie Jenkins(Rangers), Mark Teixeira, Dan Haren(A's), Brian McCann

Disco Dogs(Cardinals)- John Tudor, Albert Pujols, Mark McGwire, Willie Mcgee, Bob Gibson, Dennis Eckersley(A's), Joaquin Andujar, Kal Daniels(Reds), Greg Jefferies, Trevor Hoffman(Padres)

newarkwilder(Reds)- Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench, Barry Larkin, Tom Seaver, Jose Rijo, Adrian Beltre(Dodgers), George Foster, Jim Thome(Indians), Rob Dibble, Tim Burke(Expos)

sinfonian11(A’s)- Vida Blue, Catfish Hunter, Jason Giambi, Rickey Henderson, Mike Norris, Chuck Knoblauch(Twins), Andrew Bailey, Rich Aurilia(Giants), Tim Hudson, Darren Daulton(Phillies)

schwarze (Dodgers)- Don Sutton, Orel Hershiser, Kevin Brown, Eric Gagne, Mike Piazza, Hank Aaron(Braves), Hideo Nomo, David Wright(Mets), Shawn Green, Jose Oquendo(Cardinals)

pugs(Red Sox)- Derek Lowe, Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Fred Lynn, Wade Boggs, Brady Anderson(Orioles), Jon Valentin, Jon Matlock(Mets), Jonathan Papelbon, Jorge Posada(Yankees)


holleybard(Yankees) – Ron Guidry, Fritz Peterson, Mariano Rivera, Bernie Williams, Paul O’Neil, Carlos Delgado(Blue Jays), Alex Rodriguez, Pete Rose(Reds), Robinson Cano, Miguel Tejada(Orioles)

Rule V Draft - 1st Round Off The Board

1. deathdealer (Padres) - Nomar Garciaparra (bos)
2. tridentric (Mariners) - Roger Clemens (Hou)
3. jose can u c (Brewers - Felix Hernandez (Sea)
4. jstewart281(Expos/Nats) - Eric Davis (Reds)
5. Robin4 (Marlins) - Fergie Jenkins (Cubs)
6. specsman (Rangers) - Chris Carpenter (Cards)
7. dilligafdbp (Royals) - Rico Petrocelli (Bos) Boston
8. Marlowe (Tigers) - Catfish Hunter (NYY)
9. spikeboots (Indians) - Kevin Millwood (Atl)
10. ff09 (Cubs) - Ricky Henderson (NYY) Yankees
11. moneymen (Twins) - Edgardo Alfonzo (Mets)
12. llcoach (Blue Jays) - Mike Schmidt (Phillies)
13. mllama54 (Phillies) - Joe Torre (Cards) Cardinals
14. fletchkd (Mets) - Bobby Abreu (Phillies) Phillies
15. mussopini23 (Giants) - Nolan Ryan (Hou) Astros
16. pad13 (Astros) - Mike Piazza (Fla)
17. moneybonn (Orioles) - Bill Singer (Dodgers)
18. nin311ff (Braves) - Fergie Jenkins (Rangers)
19. Disco Dogs (Cardinals) - Dennis Eckersley (A's)
20. newarkwilder (Reds) - Adrian Beltre (Dodgers) Dodgers
21. sinfonian11 (A's) - Chuck Knoblauch (Twins)
22. schwarze (Dodgers) - Hank Aaron (Braves)
23. pugs (Red Sox) - Brady Anderson (Orioles)
24. holleybard (Yankees) - Carlos Delgado (Blue Jays)


2nd Round

1. deathdealer (Padres) - Carl Yastrzemski (Red Sox)
2. tridentric (Mariners) - Jose DeLeon (Cards)
3. jose can u c (Brewers) - Javy Lopez (Braves)
4. jstewart281 (Expos/Nats) - Fernando Valenzuela (Dodgers)
5. Robin4 (Marlins) - Jim Edmonds (Cards) Cardinals
6. specsman (Rangers) - Roger Nelson (Royals)
7. dilligafdbp (Royals) - Mark McGwire (A's)
8. Marlowe (Tigers) - Andy Messersmith (Dodgers) Dodgers
9. spikeboots (Indians) - Darrell Evans (Braves) Braves
10. ff09 (Cubs) - Don Wilson (Astros)
11. moneymen (Twins) - Don Sutton (Astros) Astros
12. llcoach (Blue Jays) - Carlton Fisk (Red Sox) Red Sox
13. mllama54 (Phillies) - Vladimir Guerrero (Expos)
14. fletchkd (Mets) - Ryan Sandberg (Cubs)
15. mussopini23 (Giants) - Darrell Porter (Royals) Royals
16. pad13 (Astros) - Derek Jeter (Yankees)
17. moneybonn (Orioles) - Bobby Murcer (Yankees) Yankees
18. nin311ff (Braves) - Dan Haren (A's) A's
19. Disco Dogs (Cardinals) - Cal Daniels (Reds)
20. newarkwilder (Reds) - Jim Thome (Indians)
21. sinfonian11 (A's) - Rich Aurilia (Giants)
22. schwarze (Dodgers) - David Wright (Mets)
23. pugs (Red Sox) - Jon Matlock (Mets) Mets
24. holleybard (Yankees) - Pete Rose (Reds) Reds

3rd Round


1. deathdealer (Padres) - Joey Devine (A's)
2. tridentric (Mariners) - Ted Simmons (Cardinals)
3. jose can u c (Brewers) - Frank Robinson (Orioles)
4. jstewart281 (Expos/Nats) - C.C. Sabathia (Brewers)
5. Robin4 (Marlins) - Prince Fielder (Brewers Brewers
6. specsman (Rangers) - Cla Meredith (Padres)
7. dilligafdbp (Royals) - Doyle Alexander (Tigers)
8. Marlowe (Tigers) - Phil Niekro (Braves)
9. spikeboots (Indians) - Goose Gossage (Yankees)
10. ff09 (Cubs) - Pascal Perez (Expos)
11. moneymen (Twins) - Jerry Reuss (Dodgers) Dodgers
12. llcoach (Blue Jays) - Gary Sheffield (Braves) Braves
13. mllama54 (Phillies) - Gary Sheffiled (Dodgers)
14. fletchkd (Mets) - Tim McGraw (Phillies)
15. mussopini23 (Giants) - Dustin Pedroia (Red Sox)
16. pad13 (Astros) - Robin Ventura (Mets)
17. moneybonn (Orioles) - Randy Winn (Giants)
18. nin311ff (Braves) - Roberto Alomar (Blue Jays)
19. Disco Dogs (Cardinals) - Trevor Hoffman (Padres) Padres
20. newarkwilder (Reds) - Tim Burke (Expos/Nats) Expos
21. sinfonian11 (A's) - Darren Daulton (Phillies) Phillies
22. schwarze (Dodgers) - Jose Oquendo (Cardinals) Cardinals
23. pugs (Red Sox) - Jorge Posada (Yankees) Yankees
24. holleybard (Yankees) - Miguel Tejada (Orioles) Orioles

Heck with it, site unseen, i'll take the Cards, don't think Ive ever gotten to use them in this format.

well I've never had a chance to finish last with these guys so why not:
Seattle Mariners

I will go away from my favorite team (Braves) and go with the hometown team and the intrigue that is the freak..........SF Giants

Padres

I don't think I've ever used the Dodgers, so I'll try them.

why are there only 24 franchises listed?

Quote: Originally Posted By pugs on 2/15/2010why are there only 24 franchises listed

Good question. No White Sox, Reds, Orioles, Rays, Angels, or Tigers listed

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