Rule V Leg #56 - waitlist Topic

sinfonian11
Posts: 3709 (0)
Hall of Famer
253 2 8 201
Rookie
Originally created many moons ago by examinerebb, this league makes any franchise a contender (the Twins made the World Series last season), 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 for non-playoff teams, then inverse order of win percentage of non-World Series playoff teams, with the WS runner-up picking 23rd, and the WS champ choosing last. 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. Division alignment will be determined by the commissioner after team selection is complete. We will attempt to keep divisions as close to real life as possible. Geography will be the first factor, but we will also attempt to maintain traditional rivalries if possible.

2. Each owner chooses five players he/she wishes to protect from that franchise (1969-2015) 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 each franchise's Rule V win percentage through all legs from which we have data (the worst teams pick first). Many thanks to schwarze for compiling this data. 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
No 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 2015.
Tiebreaker for draft positions will be run differential from the previous season, worse differential 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 scumbag finally won a couple of championships. Lady Karma has stunned us all with this development

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

The Single Most Overrated Position Player of All Time (TSMOPPOAT) - Cal Ripken, Jr.

(Both of those players designated by Vegas...see below)

Vegas - jose can u c - Our Rule V Prediction King (emeritus)

Newest Entry: Alleyviper's Favorite Third Baseman of All Time (AFTBOAT) - Scott Rolen (has picked him at least five drafts)
5/16/2017 5:16 AM
sinfonian11
Posts: 3709 (0)
Hall of Famer
253 2 8 201
Rookie
Returning Owners
  1. sinfonian11
  2. mussopini23
  3. Chisock
  4. shaybee
  5. ff09
  6. ChitownBluz
  7. alice
  8. alleyviper
  9. specsman
  10. tridentric
  11. buddhagamer
  12. spoonfed
  13. rbow923
  14. newarkwilder
  15. llcoach
  16. dilligafdbp
  17. nordawg
  18. tjefferson
  19. Robin4
  20. pumpkinmcp
  21. spikeboots
  22. mosesk
  23. laramiebob
  24. schwarze

Waitlist
5/20/2017 12:25 PM (edited)
sinfonian11
Posts: 3709 (0)
Hall of Famer
253 2 8 201
Rookie
Deathdealer is overseas with limited time/access, so he's sitting this one out. schwarze is also sitting out this time. I haven't heard back yet from spikeboots and strubros. Will follow up with them today. Long time Rule V veterans will notice a familiar name, as bullet6464 has asked to return to the fold. Hope to get the last couple of spots filled today. Thanks.
5/16/2017 5:28 AM
sinfonian11
Posts: 3709 (0)
Hall of Famer
253 2 8 201
Rookie
Holding strubros and spikeboots' spots through today. Sent them a reminder. At least one opening, possibly as many as three.
5/16/2017 5:32 AM
mussopini23
Posts: 1196 (1)
Hall of Famer
163 4 4 1
Prospect
Man, last leg went South for me quickly after the all star break, haha
5/16/2017 2:02 PM
sinfonian11
Posts: 3709 (0)
Hall of Famer
253 2 8 201
Rookie
Spoke too soon on bullet joining us this time. He had asked to be on the waitlist last season, but is busy now with a couple of progressive leagues. strubros is a no, still waiting on spikeboots.

That gives us 3 openings for sure, perhaps 4. As many openings as we've had since I can remember. If you've ever had your eye on this league, a great chance to join.
5/17/2017 5:27 AM
sinfonian11
Posts: 3709 (0)
Hall of Famer
253 2 8 201
Rookie
Most seasons we have a waitlist for this league. Don't miss your chance to join a league that's been going for 56 seasons and counting!
5/18/2017 5:39 AM
moses_k
Posts: 386 (0)
Hall of Famer
59 1
Prospect
I'll play
5/18/2017 12:51 PM
sinfonian11
Posts: 3709 (0)
Hall of Famer
253 2 8 201
Rookie
Posted by moses_k on 5/18/2017 12:51:00 PM (view original):
I'll play
Great!
5/18/2017 7:30 PM
sinfonian11
Posts: 3709 (0)
Hall of Famer
253 2 8 201
Rookie
Heard back from spikeboots. He's returning. Two openings.
5/19/2017 12:01 PM
laramiebob
Posts: 7083 (0)
Hall of Famer
151 1
Prospect
OK, I'll give this a go! looks like fun.
5/19/2017 8:25 PM
sinfonian11
Posts: 3709 (0)
Hall of Famer
253 2 8 201
Rookie
Thanks, Bob! schwarze has also said that he'll return, so we're full!
5/20/2017 12:24 PM
sinfonian11
Posts: 3709 (0)
Hall of Famer
253 2 8 201
Rookie
Draft thread is ready to go over in the theme league section.
5/20/2017 5:12 PM
Rule V Leg #56 - waitlist Topic
△Top△Bottom

Search Criteria

Terms of Use Customer Support Privacy Statement

© 1999-2024 WhatIfSports.com, Inc. All rights reserved. WhatIfSports is a trademark of WhatIfSports.com, Inc. SimLeague, SimMatchup and iSimNow are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts, Inc. Used under license. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.