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Another option besides division realignment is make the draft conventional instead of serpentine. That way the supposedly weaker teams pick first each rd like pro sports drafts. Toronto was able to fill all their needs at 12 and 13. Might have been a little tougher at 12 and 24.
But I'm just looking ahead until next time because this should be fun. We will know what tweeks might help (IF ANY) after we see this play out.

The Toronto team is the best-suited franchise for this league - it's not even a debate. The list below is the total salaries by franchise in the regular set. Even with a conventional draft, the Blue Jays still would have had a decided advantage; they simply have the best arsenal of talent. It's up to all of us to maximize the talent on each of our teams to win as many games as possible. IMO, no need to change any rules now for this league. All suggestions for the next league are most welcomed, but I think that any team can win if the teams are properly built. (At least I hope so - I'm in a division with the Jays).

TOR 103,440
NYM 94,720
CHC 85,990
KC 83,350
SF 83,260
STL 82,440
LAD 82,440
HOU 81,750
TEX 81,450
PIT 80,740
NYY 79,180
CLE 75,490
BOS 74,750
WAS 71,130
TB 70,100
ARI 68,130
BAL 67,680
SEA 67,390
LAA 67,070
MIA 66,360
SD 65,610
MIN 64,530
OAK 64,010
DET 62,960
CIN 58,340
COL 58,110
CHW 57,740
PHI 51,140
MIL 46,800
ATL 42,520

no problems on suggestions as it is I started this one because I like team theme leagues but some don't allow trading,some are 5 1/2 teams ,some are unlimited trading not within the league salry format etc ,seems like a good group some I have been in leagues with before some new

I like your franchise theme a lot. Fact is MLB will always have 2-4 teams clearly superior to the rest of league. 12 teams that are pretty close is never ever going to happen. The '15 World Series teams should be incredible with $25M in FA improvements. The bottom franchises need most of that money just to fill gaping holes with rosters of high injury players. Not sure if Cards had injured position players but you may be in the same fix.

Just pay attention to how the 5-12 draft teams perform, and see if any other teams than mine can't meet the $90mil CAP. Inability to do that is a likely fail before it even starts.

Another option besides division realignment is make the draft conventional instead of serpentine. That way the supposedly weaker teams pick first each rd like pro sports drafts. Toronto was able to fill all their needs at 12 and 13. Might have been a little tougher at 12 and 24.
But I'm just looking ahead until next time because this should be fun. We will know what tweeks might help (IF ANY) after we see this play out.

The Toronto team is the best-suited franchise for this league - it's not even a debate. The list below is the total salaries by franchise in the regular set. Even with a conventional draft, the Blue Jays still would have had a decided advantage; they simply have the best arsenal of talent. It's up to all of us to maximize the talent on each of our teams to win as many games as possible. IMO, no need to change any rules now for this league. All suggestions for the next league are most welcomed, but I think that any team can win if the teams are properly built. (At least I hope so - I'm in a division with the Jays).

TOR 103,440
NYM 94,720
CHC 85,990
KC 83,350
SF 83,260
STL 82,440
LAD 82,440
HOU 81,750
TEX 81,450
PIT 80,740
NYY 79,180
CLE 75,490
BOS 74,750
WAS 71,130
TB 70,100
ARI 68,130
BAL 67,680
SEA 67,390
LAA 67,070
MIA 66,360
SD 65,610
MIN 64,530
OAK 64,010
DET 62,960
CIN 58,340
COL 58,110
CHW 57,740
PHI 51,140
MIL 46,800
ATL 42,520

That salary chart tells me I will still be well short of the Jays starting point after I add my $25M. Half the MLB teams could not meet $90M CAP even after they add FA money. Because the are forced to drop players due to roster size limits right?

you can have 24-28 players on your roster

That salary chart tells me I will still be well short of the Jays starting point after I add my $25M. Half the MLB teams could not meet $90M CAP even after they add FA money. Because the are forced to drop players due to roster size limits right?

This list here is the top 21 Washington Nationals and a plug of $25M for the five free agents. In total, 26 players totaling over $90M...need to be prudent, but I believe that any team can be a playoff team in this league format.

Harper, Bryce 12,380,000
Scherzer, Max 7,110,000
Espinosa, Danny 3,970,000
Escobar, Yunel 3,520,000
Strasburg, Stephen 3,460,000
Rivero, Felipe 3,260,000
Span, Denard 2,760,000
Zimmerman, Ryan 2,740,000
Den Dekker, Matt 2,670,000
Thornton, Matt 2,640,000
Papelbon, Jonathan 2,530,000
Zimmermann, Jordan 2,430,000
Storen, Drew 2,390,000
Gonzalez, Gio 2,280,000
Ross, Joe 2,140,000
Rendon, Anthony 2,130,000
Robinson, Clint 2,080,000
Janssen, Casey 1,690,000
Taylor, Michael 1,540,000
Werth, Jayson 1,080,000
Desmond, Ian 990,000
Five Free Agents 25,000,000

90,790,000 - TOTAL for 26 players

I was in THREE 2014 leagues with very similar rules. The Oakland Athletics won two of the three leagues (once by me) and in the 3rd league the owner made some poor roster choices and he finished 4th in his division. I believe that this league will be competitive. Don't worry about the other teams - maximize your team and cover up as many weaknesses as possible... have fun with it.

That salary chart tells me I will still be well short of the Jays starting point after I add my $25M. Half the MLB teams could not meet $90M CAP even after they add FA money. Because the are forced to drop players due to roster size limits right?

This list here is the top 21 Washington Nationals and a plug of $25M for the five free agents. In total, 26 players totaling over $90M...need to be prudent, but I believe that any team can be a playoff team in this league format.

Harper, Bryce 12,380,000
Scherzer, Max 7,110,000
Espinosa, Danny 3,970,000
Escobar, Yunel 3,520,000
Strasburg, Stephen 3,460,000
Rivero, Felipe 3,260,000
Span, Denard 2,760,000
Zimmerman, Ryan 2,740,000
Den Dekker, Matt 2,670,000
Thornton, Matt 2,640,000
Papelbon, Jonathan 2,530,000
Zimmermann, Jordan 2,430,000
Storen, Drew 2,390,000
Gonzalez, Gio 2,280,000
Ross, Joe 2,140,000
Rendon, Anthony 2,130,000
Robinson, Clint 2,080,000
Janssen, Casey 1,690,000
Taylor, Michael 1,540,000
Werth, Jayson 1,080,000
Desmond, Ian 990,000
Five Free Agents 25,000,000

90,790,000 - TOTAL for 26 players

I was in THREE 2014 leagues with very similar rules. The Oakland Athletics won two of the three leagues (once by me) and in the 3rd league the owner made some poor roster choices and he finished 4th in his division. I believe that this league will be competitive. Don't worry about the other teams - maximize your team and cover up as many weaknesses as possible... have fun with it.

I failed to noticed nine of the NATs hitters have injury ratings 2 or worse. I drafted too quickly when the teams I wanted disappeared. That was a HUGE fail. I will have fun, but I know I am doomed. I am not ADDING $25M as I have to replace with much of the money. A near 30 man roster is not beneficial. If my DH Votto hits 57 HRs then we'll talk lol.

2015 regular set
$90 mm Salary Cap DH , not using new injury
6 rd draft draft 1 franchise then 5 round draft from players of remaining 18 teams
Total salary cap of 5 drafted players can't be more than $25mm,after draft rest of Free agents from 18 teams not chosen are off limits
Trades are allowed but must be done within framework of league salary cap once league is drafted
use stadium of franchise drafted
serpentine draft for 6 rds once league fills will ask for randomizer
1st rd team draft
1. dharmabums - Toronto Blue Jays
2. Robj08 - Chicago Cubs
3.WJS6768- NY Mets
4.Risden - Pittsburgh Pirates
5.MFL536 - St Louis Cardinals
6. Fenders -Washington Nationals
7.Toronto50 -LA Dodgers
8.Musial6 -KC royals
9.NYmets99 -SF Giants
10.Jeep - Clevland Indians
11.ED2014 - Baltimore Orioles
12. Genegrid - Houston Astros

2nd rd Free Agent only from 18 teams not drafted (5 players must total 25 million or less in payroll)
remember do not take a FA from one of the teams drafted .See above
13.Genegrid- Mike Trout- LAA
14.ed2014- Paul Goldschmidt- Arizona
15.Jeep - AJ Pollack - Arizona
16.Mets99 Jackie Bradley Jr Bos
17.Musial6 Sonny Gray of the Oakland A's
18.Toronto50 - Miguel Sano - Minnesota
19.Fender - Joey Votto - Cincinnati
20.MFL536 - Xander Bogaerts - Boston
21.Risden - Prince Fielder - Texas
22.WJS6768 - Giancarlo Stanton RF MIA
23.Robj08 - Dee Gordon - Miami
24.dharmabums - Chris Archer - Tampa Bay

ROUND 3
dharmabums - Chris Sale - White Sox
Robj08 - JD Martinez - Tigers
WJS6768 - Miguel Cabrera 1B DET
Risden - Nelson Cruz SEA
MFL536 - Mookie Betts cf Boston
Fenders - Jose Iglesias SS DET
Toronto50
Musial6
Mets99
Jeep
ed2014
Genegrid

ROUND 4
Genegrid
ed2014
Jeep
Mets99
Musial6
Toronto50
Fenders
MFL536
Risden
WJS6768
Robj08
dharmabums

ROUND 5
dharmabums
Robj08
WJS6768
Risden
MFL536
Fenders
Toronto50
Musial6
Mets99
Jeep
ed2014
Genegrid

ROUND 6
Genegrid
ed2014
Jeep
Mets99
Musial6
Toronto50
Fenders
MFL536
Risden
WJS6768
Robj08
dharmabums

ROUND 3
dharmabums - Chris Sale - White Sox
Robj08 - JD Martinez - Tigers
WJS6768 - Miguel Cabrera 1B DET
Risden - Nelson Cruz SEA
MFL536 - Mookie Betts cf Boston
Fenders - Jose Iglesias SS DET
Toronto50-Nolan Arenado col
Musial6
Mets99
Jeep
ed2014
Genegrid

2015 regular set
$90 mm Salary Cap DH , not using new injury
6 rd draft draft 1 franchise then 5 round draft from players of remaining 18 teams
Total salary cap of 5 drafted players can't be more than $25mm,after draft rest of Free agents from 18 teams not chosen are off limits
Trades are allowed but must be done within framework of league salary cap once league is drafted
use stadium of franchise drafted
serpentine draft for 6 rds once league fills will ask for randomizer
1st rd team draft
1. dharmabums - Toronto Blue Jays
2. Robj08 - Chicago Cubs
3.WJS6768- NY Mets
4.Risden - Pittsburgh Pirates
5.MFL536 - St Louis Cardinals
6. Fenders -Washington Nationals
7.Toronto50 -LA Dodgers
8.Musial6 -KC royals
9.NYmets99 -SF Giants
10.Jeep - Clevland Indians
11.ED2014 - Baltimore Orioles
12. Genegrid - Houston Astros

2nd rd Free Agent only from 18 teams not drafted (5 players must total 25 million or less in payroll)
remember do not take a FA from one of the teams drafted .See above
13.Genegrid- Mike Trout- LAA
14.ed2014- Paul Goldschmidt- Arizona
15.Jeep - AJ Pollack - Arizona
16.Mets99 Jackie Bradley Jr Bos
17.Musial6 Sonny Gray of the Oakland A's
18.Toronto50 - Miguel Sano - Minnesota
19.Fender - Joey Votto - Cincinnati
20.MFL536 - Xander Bogaerts - Boston
21.Risden - Prince Fielder - Texas
22.WJS6768 - Giancarlo Stanton RF MIA
23.Robj08 - Dee Gordon - Miami
24.dharmabums - Chris Archer - Tampa Bay

ROUND 3
dharmabums - Chris Sale - White Sox
Robj08 - JD Martinez - Tigers
WJS6768 - Miguel Cabrera 1B DET
Risden - Nelson Cruz SEA
MFL536 - Mookie Betts cf Boston
Fenders - Jose Iglesias SS DET
Toronto50- Nolan Arenado Colorado
Musial6
Mets99
Jeep
ed2014
Genegrid

ROUND 4
Genegrid
ed2014
Jeep
Mets99
Musial6
Toronto50
Fenders
MFL536
Risden
WJS6768
Robj08
dharmabums

ROUND 5
dharmabums
Robj08
WJS6768
Risden
MFL536
Fenders
Toronto50
Musial6
Mets99
Jeep
ed2014
Genegrid

ROUND 6
Genegrid
ed2014
Jeep
Mets99
Musial6
Toronto50
Fenders
MFL536
Risden
WJS6768
Robj08
dharmabums

Haven't picked since Fri aftn., getting a bit antsy here in S.C.