The New Dynamic Progressive League is wrapping up our inaugural 1885 season, and we have an immediate opening for our second season, 1886. That franchise is the Pittsburgh National League Franchise.

In our current format, from 1885 - 1891, we operate as a 16 team league with an 8 team American Association and an 8 team National League with a World Series between league champions.

1892-1899 : The League scales back to a single 12 team National League. For WIS format purposes, we will be placed in two six team divisions. The plan is to recognize the top regular season team as the champion, with the unofficial World Series existing for credits/reward points only.

1900: For one season, we operate as an eight team league. for WIS format purposes, we'll double up, with an unofficial AL operating independently, just for the sake of continuity.

1901 and on: We expand by eight teams, with the 8 existing teams in the NL and eight brand new expansion franchises in the AL. Owners of previous franchises are invited back first.

The available team :

Pittsburgh (NL)
54-78, 7th in the NL
1886 Draft Position, guaranteed #3 or #4

1886 veteran roster

C Charlie Bennett
1B Bill Phillips
SS Davy Force
OF Joe Hornung
OF Dick Johnston
OF Fred Lewis
OF Ed Greer

P Lady Baldwin
P Toad Ramsey
P Jim Whitney
P Ed Cushman

You'll have six draft picks. The remainder of the roster will be 21st century minimum salaried scrubs for filler only, AAA for league play.

Pitching is not going to be a worry. If there's such a thing as too much pitching, this may be it.

So, what d'ya say?

Grease up that handlebar moustache, hop on your horse, and come on down for some 19th century ball!

You may. Welcome aboard!