Reality Bites - 2007 (Team Based) - Full!

[killer_elite]

Not sure I would have a shot, but what the heck. ;)

1. mbrake - Red Sox
2. AeroDave10 - Indians
3. mfsleeze - Braves
4. Killer_Elite - Mariners
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[AeroDave10]

I beg to differ about "having a chance". I've actually gone through a number of teams and seen that they have very competitive rosters, especially those who have some flexibility with the supplemental players. In fact, depending on what base teams are selected there are a good number of teams that can really stack up well with any team. I'm almost considering switching teams if the supplemental player rule isn't changed. I still haven't heard yet exactly how that number was determined. I also disagree that we would be making "all-star" teams with $80M rosters. Everyone will have to cut corners somewhere.

[mbrake]

$80M divided by 25 man roster = $3.2M per player avg. I also compensated for teams with over 25 players on the roster assuming .50M (league minimum) for every player over 25 (e.g 29 players which is 4 over the 25 man limit = 4 * .50 or a $2M roster exemption) since you most likely will cut the lower end players first. The idea is that every team's roster total payroll would be essentially equalized based on how many players you can add. The Red Sox had over $86M payroll (over by $6M) and can add only one player, while a team like the Rangers are below $50M need 13 players to be at the same salary situation as the RedSox (total team payroll plays a huge factor in SOM success!).

Total team payroll and total number of players on each team's roster dictated the number of restricted supplemental players a team could add. It is as fair as its going to get. Basically, take it as it is or this league probably isn't the right fit for you. I've run this type of league in the past with pretty decent parity and fairness for all. This is as close to managing a team on a reality basis where every team has an equal payroll as you're going to get. I want the teams to actually reflect their true composition of players as possible, while making it competetive for every team. The Red Sox, Indians & Rockies are all in the same boat since they have similar total payrolls (over $85M each) and thus can only add one restricted player. Roster decisions are not supposed to be simple, every team has its warts.

See my team from last year & the rest of the league as an example:
http://fantasygames.sportingnews.com/baseball/stratomatic/2007/team/team_other.html?user_id=9482

[Loonzilla]

1. mbrake - Red Sox
2. AeroDave10 - Indians
3. mfsleeze - Braves
4. Killer_Elite - Mariners
5. Loonzilla- Mets
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[The Biomechanical Man]

mbrake,
Are you going to limit sign-ups to 4 managers per real-life divisions, or just allow 12 managers to pick 12 teams and worry about divisions later? If you are limiting the sign-ups per division, you might want to organize the sign-up list as 4 slots for each the East, Central, and West.

[mbrake]

We are filling by geographic division.
1. mbrake - Red Sox
2. AeroDave10 - Indians
3. mfsleeze - Braves
4. Killer_Elite - Mariners
5. Loonzilla- Mets
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[b:b3077ccb43]East:[/b:b3077ccb43]
Red Sox
Braves
Mets
OPEN

[b:b3077ccb43]Central:[/b:b3077ccb43]
Indians
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN

[b:b3077ccb43]West:[/b:b3077ccb43]
Mariners
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN

[mbrake]

daily bump

[AeroDave10]

The Red Sox, Indians, and Rockies are in a unique position because they are the only who would have to shed payroll to get down to $80M, where everyone else can add. However, the Red Sox and Rockies can easily do this by dropping some pitchers without missing too much. To make a long story short, I can't do that quite so easily with the Indians. Can I please have at least 2 or 3 supplemental players to help me cut payroll? ... Also, I'd really appreciate it if no one selected the San Diego Padres. If not possible, at least let me have Josh Bard. He is the only other ex-Indian catcher in SOM that I can use to help cut salary (I plan to cut Shoppach since he's nearly $4M and will never play) ... Can I get a ruling, commish mbrake?

[killer_elite]

If you dont like the Indians choose another team. :)

[mbrake]

[quote:2612929045="AeroDave10"]The Red Sox, Indians, and Rockies are in a unique position because they are the only who would have to shed payroll to get down to $80M, where everyone else can add. However, the Red Sox and Rockies can easily do this by dropping some pitchers without missing too much. To make a long story short, I can't do that quite so easily with the Indians. Can I please have at least 2 or 3 supplemental players to help me cut payroll? ... Also, I'd really appreciate it if no one selected the San Diego Padres. If not possible, at least let me have Josh Bard. He is the only other ex-Indian catcher in SOM that I can use to help cut salary (I plan to cut Shoppach since he's nearly $4M and will never play) ... Can I get a ruling, commish mbrake?[/quote:2612929045]

It is what it is. This is fair for [b:2612929045]ALL[/b:2612929045] teams, not just the Indians! If the Indians are at such a horrible competetive disadvantage compared to other teams in your humble opinion, then select a different team. Every owner is going to have to make less than desirable decisions which is what makes this league unique and challenging. I can't stop another owner from selecting the Padres until the fourth team fills the west division. If I were you, I wouldn't tip my hand to any potential opposing owners when it comes pending player moves. This is not supposed to be a cake walk. This is your opportunity to be the GM/Mgr. and make the critical season impacting decisions as you construct your roster. As I have stated earlier, every single team has its warts. There is no flawless team out there. As in real baseball (e.g. the league name: [b:2612929045] Reality Bites[/b:2612929045]), difficult personnel decisions are a given. Every team has its strengths and weaknesses. If this league was easy, any one could waltz in and bag a championship. If you want more than the normal cookie cutter league, then this is for you. The Indians' payroll more than justifies the player restriction.