The idea in this theme, as always, is to win - but we're going to force you to do it via the long-ball this time.
BONUS PRIZE: I will be awarding the theme creator's credit to the team with the most home runs that finishes .500 or better (so HR are important, but you still need a decent team too).
There are some restrictions to (hopefully) ensure the ball is leaving the park but without breaking the SIM either with 100 run games.
First - the basics:
Cap: $120m
DH - Yes
Clones - No
WW, AAA - No
Live - current series only
Pitchers:
I tested this out, these restrictions leave plenty to choose from, you won't be forced to use a specific set of bad pitchers; in fact, you will find lots of good talent, with one flaw - they give up bombs:
All pitchers must have:
HR/9 >= .75
HR/9+ <= 80
BB9 <= 3.00
K/9 <= 5.00
The HR/9 and HR/9+ limits speak for themselves - I added the BB/9 and K/9 limits to basically ensure more contact. These pitchers shouldn't be walking the bases loaded, nor will they be putting up double-digit strikeout games. Balls should be in play. No WHIP, ERA/ERC+# etc restrictions at all. Like I said, good pitchers who happen to give up home runs.
Batters:
No individual restrictions other than no clones allowed. BUT - your entire roster must combine for a minimum 350 HR (or more)
Ballparks:
You can choose any park that has at least +2/+2 HR to each field - the available parks are shown below:
COORS - ATLANTA FULTON COUNTY - BENNETT PARK - WRIGLEY (LA & CHI) - YANKEE III - BRIGGS - CUBS PARK - GREAT AMERICAN BP - JARRY PARK - KINGDOME - MEMORIAL COLLISEUM (LA) - NAVIN - SICKS - TIGER - WEEGHAM
That's everything - sign ups are below. I'll get a league # once we get to about 10 interested parties.
10/22/2014 4:52 PM (edited)