Mordecai has just rolled over into our 42nd season, and we're looking for 3 new owners.
This is an opportunity to join the oldest, always-private league in HBD. We have traditionally had quick rollovers, but struggled a bit last season with more openings than normal. This season we only have 3, and we're hoping to fill quick.
Available teams:
Fresno Fireflies (AL West) - I gave this team to an owner who didn't meet my normal high standards, and I should've trusted my intuition. He disappeared with about a month left in last season. This team has only been over .500 twice in the last 8 seasons, so there should be some prospects stashed within its farm system.
St Louis Pathfinders (NL North) - This team has been under a single owner for the past 36 seasons. We hated to lose him, but he decided to move on from the game. The team has always been competitive and won its division last season.
Boise Ball Goats (NL North) - The owner of this team logged in right thru the World Series and never declared he was leaving, but I haven't anything from him. If someone is interested in this team, I will consider granting it unless I hear back from the last owner. This is another team with a history of struggles, and needs someone who can make it a top team again.
As for the world itself:
Mordecai is a great, low-key, competitive, yet friendly private league. No infighting, no drama, no traderaping... just a bunch of guys interested in competitive play. Most seasons, we have no available openings at rollover. Many of our owners have been here 30+ seasons and have this as their only team. I really couldn't ask for a better group of guys in this world.
While we don't have any hardcore membership rules, this is what I would like to see in a new owner:
- I prefer an owner who doesn't have several other teams. You're a member of Mordecai, I want you to pay attention to this team. I find that owners of large numbers of teams are not as attentive. They aren't necessarily bad owners... they just aren't as attentive. In general, I tend to shy away from anyone who has 5 or more teams already.
- A proven track record. I will look at your history. If you have a bunch of one-and-dones, or have a history of your teams getting worse rather than better, we're probably not a good fit. I pride myself on finding owners who will commit to long-term, competitive teams.
- I want someone who can show they know how to play the game without tanking to get there. I understand the need to rebuild, but don't plan on winning 40 games per year on your way to "rebuilding".
It IS possible to rebuild and be competitive at the same time. If your winning percentage stays under .400 for any length of time, expect a message from me.
- I like owners who are active in world chat. Contribute something to the world.
- Owners should be willing to maintain their minor league system. I dont expect you to sign overpriced free agents to try and win in the minors... but I dont think its asking too much to sign your draft picks, maintain a rested pitching staff, promote appropriately to prevent tons of retirements, etc.
- I have been known to consider HBD n00bs in the past, but you'll really need to impress me. A sitemail with just "I'm interested" probably isn't going to get it done.
Anyone who can meet (or exceed) these criteria will likely be a good fit for Mordecai.
I know I sound like a hardass above, but this is only in the "find a new owner" phase. Once we get rolling, I chill out. :)
If you are interested in joining our world, please sitemail me ASAP. Thanks.
BTW... you will
never see this world offer paid incentives to join (as long as I am commissioner). I believe those types of worlds result in a lot of short-term owners, and they'll be back in the same boat again in a season or two. I'm more interested in stable, long-term owners.
10/23/2016 10:07 AM (edited)