It's hard to be picky in today's HBD, but the BSA cares about our world and the owners who join. Our turnover is traditionally very small and rollover very quick. Part of how we do that is in being selective about the owners we allow in. We look for loyalty as well as competence in our owners. This is not a world to come learn the game in. This is not the world to join for a season. This is a world for those looking to build a team there way long term.
With that said, the BSA is in the second round of the playoffs and will have a few openings for season 41. We would like to gain some commitments now to insure a speedy rollover. It is not a world you will regret joining. I will post teams that are for sure available and you will be able to claim them immediately upon rollover. There is one team that is available now for transfer where you will inherit any credits that are due to the team (provided you renew the team ASAP, I will have you removed if a star isn't by your name immediately)
Team immediately available is the Las Vegas 51s
http://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=655
Former Las Vegas 51s (83-79)
Something happened to Vegas’ owner at the end of the year personally or this would’ve been a playoff team. This is a more offensive focused team, led by 24 year old 1B RJ Brogna and 3B Minnie Hamilton. The rotation is solid but does lack a front line starter. Former top 10 pick Christian Nathan looks ready to come up and try and be that starter. There is at least one type A free agent as well as a few ML ready prospects in the system. This is easily a wildcard contender next season.
Rochester Riflemen http://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=649
Former Rochester Riflemen (64-98, 4th pick in the draft)
Rochester is a great rebuild opportunity. Without a ton of ML contracts and only a few that go past next season, there is not a lot of money committed to the ML team and what is consists of solid players. There looks to be at least one type A free agent to either sign or try to get compensation for. And the last 3 drafts has produced 3 future starting rotation pitchers, including former #1 overall pick Prince Charles.
Salt Lake City Salamanders http://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=656
Former Salt Lake City Salamanders (72-90)
This team has the misfortune of being in the league’s toughest division. But they have some hitters coming into their prime and some prospects ready to come up and help the ML squad. This team needs something to take a step forward or has tradeable pieces if you wanted to reload the farm system
1/7/2017 1:45 PM (edited)