Kinsella S36, MLB Theme 1 Open Topic

World Kinsella Season #35 is complete and we are in need of one new GM for Season #36. We have a bit of a different approach to combat tanking at all levels of the franchise with financial penalties for minor league infractions and loss of 1st round draft pick for ML.

This is a top quality world that was originally formed by me (for more info, see my WIFS.com User Interview) through a specific screening process with the following stipulations:
· Veteran owners only (min. of 4 completed seasons)
· Active participation and attention to all levels of the franchise (no 0(0) pitching staffs, no studs getting drafted away in Rule 5)
· Respected by fellow owners The 2nd and 3rd bullet were confirmed by looking at the worlds they were in with transactions, draft records, and reading the world chat. I also sent anonymous surveys to peers in their worlds to ensure that they were a good fit (which I have also done and continue to do with all subsequent applicants).

Typically, our turnover is very low (5 openings was highest ever, typically 1-2) and we have 16 league members that have been around for at least 10 seasons. Other features of this world include:
· A previously active blog World Kinsella Blog (We welcome volunteers with interest.)
· A strict MLB theme as all franchises will remain constant for the history of the world. (The extreme hitting ballpark in Colorado has been excluded. We have added the Montreal Expos and minor league teams from Portland and Charlotte, the two largest markets without an MLB team.)
· Great parity as all 32 franchises have at least two playoff appearances and no team has won more than 4 world series.

Our World Rules are as follows:
1. All team cities and names shall remain constant for the life of the world.
2. Minor League Win Percentage: Minor league teams (AAA-Low A) are required to win at a .250 win pct. or higher. For each individual team that falls below this mark at season's end, their GM will forfeit $4M from the following season's $185M budget. Each team falling below .250 is considered a separate offense and will be fined $4M for each. Fines will be assessed the following season in this manner: - Upon deciding on the coaching* budget for the season, the GM will add an additional $2M to that amount for each penalty offense when setting their budget.
- As soon as budget transfers are permitted, the GM will transfer $4M per penalty offense from payroll to the coaching* budget. ($2M per offense will be lost in transfer fees.)
- Next, the GM will transfer $4M per penalty offense back from the coaching* budget to the payroll budget. (Another $2M per offense will be lost in transfer fees, totally $4M lost per offense.) (* prospect budget may be substituted for the coaching budget if desired as this will not allow a GM to have $20M remain in that budget area without additional transfer fees)
Each GM is given grace for one sub-.250 team for their entire career in the world. $4M penalties will be assessed beginning with the second sub-.250 team and for each thereafter. Failure to comply with penalties for these violations in the following pre-season will result in immediate dismissal. New owners are not held responsible for the previous owner's penalties. The purpose of this rule is to promote owner responsibility to field a competitive team at every level.
3. Major League Win Minimums: If any franchise wins less than 54 ML games in a season or less than 120 games in any two consecutive seasons (only seasons with the same GM are applicable), then they will forfeit their 1st Round pick in the following season's Amateur Draft. The forfeiture will be accomplished by placing a worthless minor league prospect (current core ratings should be in the teens or worse) as the #1 ranked player in their Amateur Draft prospect ranking and leaving the player unsigned. Failure to comply with any penalties issued for these violations will result in immediate dismissal from the league.

1 opening:
AL West
Franchise Profile: Portland Beavers - Hardball Dynasty Baseball | WhatIfSports
Portland Beavers are a perennial playoff team and just made the #2 Wild Card slot. The team is ready to continue competing.

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11/3/2016 7:40 PM (edited)
Season 35 is over as the Houston Astros have triumphed in the World Series for their first ever title.
10/24/2016 4:37 PM
The world has just rolled and is ready to get underway.
10/28/2016 1:21 AM
This is a great world with a solid commish that keeps things running smoothly as evidenced by the fact there are only two teams open. Here's a little preview of the teams available:

Portland Franchise - This team's availability comes as a surprise. The previous owner had a solid 13 yr run with a string of 10 consecutive playoff appearances & 6 seasons of 100 or more wins. Dan Vernon (31, 84, .259) & Alfredo Johnson (38, 101, .243) swing some powerful bats but a team batting average .255 is indicative of the need for some more offensive firepower. Cooper Osbourne is a superstar, with 43 saves, only 1 blown opportunity, and a 0.97 ERA he is as good as they get. Six pitchers tallied 10 or more wins and the staff ERA of 3.37 makes this the backbone of the team. A vet should be able to boost the offense enough to make the pitching staff even more effective to extend this teams annual playoff streak.

Los Angeles Franchise - After 15 yrs ownership has decided to relinquish control after a sub .500 season and 3rd place finish. The new owner will need to address the anemic offense. 619 runs scored and a .246 average is not the makings of a playoff team. While Slash Daneker (26, 91, .246) & Rock Nelson (19, 86, .241) proved to be capable run producers but without some major additions this team will be hard pressed to repeat last years win total. On the bump Tony Hayashi (15-6, 3.30, 207 IP) & Jesus Valenzuela (6-12, 3.52, 184 IP) are innings eaters. DJ Bergeron (38/44, 4.70) is a solid closer making the pitching staff the stronger half of this team. A major overhaul is needed to fix this teams fortunes. This team could be a good project for a vet and it would be a good starter team for a newbie.

10/30/2016 1:42 AM
Rock solid world that has a good group of owners, come join the fun. We'll start soon with only two teams available. Hit up overeasy with your selection.
10/30/2016 12:13 PM
Good world, well run and no drama
10/30/2016 8:35 PM
I've been in this world since the beginning, and it keeps me coming back.
10/31/2016 11:43 AM
Only one spot left and the season can begin.
11/1/2016 2:34 PM
Start immediately when you grab the last available team. Solid world run well by overeasy. We have built it, you shall come.
11/5/2016 2:43 AM
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