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Title: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 07, 2011, 04:59:21 PM
To all current and future members,

Kris (Kdoc09) and I are trying to assemble a new league that will be a spin-off of the Franchise GM brand name. The current name of this league will be RFGM, or Retro Franchise GM - name subject to change.

The gist of this league will almost be exact to that of FGM. There will be several minor changes, and a few major changes. More information on the minor changes will be available once the league page is set up. The major difference between this league, and FGM is that we are going by the old four division format. Meaning that the Rockies, Rays, D'Backs, and Marlins have now been retracted. Those players from those teams will be entered into the first ever retraction draft, which will follow the draft order of the upcoming entry draft.

Rosters will be according to the current MLB 40 man rosters. After a GM has been chosen, he will be allowed to choose 10 prospects from his teams minor league system, to fill out that teams EDR. Anyone not chosen will become a free agent. Each team will be allowed to cut up to 15 million in payroll without penalty. Each player cut, grants you a pick in the retraction draft. The draft will only be four rounds, so if you cut more than 3 players, you will still only get 3 picks. After your gratis salary slash has been processed, same rules apply as FGM, for players cut while under contract.

Contracts will be the same as in FGM. As I said, once we have a full league, their will be a few tweaks made to the FGM rules, but nothing major. Lastly, and this is a major part of this league, you have to be a fan of the team you take over. If your team has already been taken, then please request another, and a reason why you should be considered for it. Proximity, favorite player(s), etc.

If you are unaware of what the divisions looked like back in the day, please follow this link...
http://www.shrpsports.com/mlb/stand/1986finaldiv.htm

Teams already claimed...
Mets - Me
Angels - Kris
White Sox - Jake
Pirates - Colby
Yanks - Roy
Reds - Rick (Bhows)
Giants - Flash - only one man for that job
Braves - Millertime
Brewers - Corey -
Instance where a favorite team was picked, but he has a proximity to Miller Park, likes the Brewers, and hates the Cubs.

This is just another way for us to expand on the FGM brand, so please post below if you would like to be considered for a GM position.
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 07, 2011, 05:08:23 PM
Padres are no longer available.
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: h4cheng on March 07, 2011, 05:28:20 PM
Contracts will be the same as in FGM.
So the contracts will be as of the current point in time and won't be as of season end 2010? E.g., Justin Upton would have a 5 year contract?

I will tak the Red Sox.
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Paul S. on March 08, 2011, 11:16:13 AM
Since the Braves have been taken, I would like to apply for the Royals.  They are being built by a GM (and now a manager) who learned the Braves' system of building through a strong farm system.  They should be competitive in the very near future.
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: joeshmoe on March 08, 2011, 11:59:31 AM
I do want to play in this league:  If Cheng doesnt take the Red Sox (for some reason) I would, or I'd be the phillies!
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 08, 2011, 12:28:21 PM
Who is a bigger Sawx fane Howe, or Chris... you guys duke it out for the right of the Sawx... Paul, great argument... you have been granted the Royals
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: joeshmoe on March 08, 2011, 12:31:11 PM
Who is a bigger Sawx fane Howe, or Chris... you guys duke it out for the right of the Sawx... Paul, great argument... you have been granted the Royals

Well I'd say I am the bigger Sawx fan but that's a tough argument to prove.  First come first serve goes to Howe though so it's up to him.
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 08, 2011, 12:46:43 PM
One of the stipulations of our league is that we want fans of either a team, player etc...What me and Kris are trying to establish here is a true caring for the colors that you will be representing. For instance, if I was not able to get the Mets, the Blue Jays or Rangers would have been my next choice. Josh Hamilton is my favorite player, and I follow the Blue Jays throughout the year because of Lind and Snider. Guys I have followed since they were still prospects.

If I had to prove my team affiliation or fandom, I have many memories that can easily be put into words... if one does not feel comfortable posting them, they can PM them to me.

Howe is a great GM, and very knowledgeable. I think very highly of him. I would be more than happy to give him a team, but with the Red Sox, I know there are many die-hards out there, that would not only run the team, but adopt it as well. I hope this all makes sense as to what we are trying to accomplish with this league. And I think FGM, is the perfect format for it to be in.
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 08, 2011, 12:48:06 PM
With that being said, the Rangers, Cubs, and Royals have now been taken.
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: h4cheng on March 08, 2011, 01:01:37 PM
It's cool, Chris can have the Red Sox. I thought it would be fun to play with a big market team, that's all. Can I get the Jays then since I am Canadian and I am big fan of what Alex Anthopoulos have done? For the record, while I do follow some teams very closely (Pirates, Rockies, Twins), I don't really have a rooting interest for any of them.
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 08, 2011, 01:03:42 PM
Seems like the AL East is filling up... Howe the Jays are your, Chris the Sawx are yours
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: joeshmoe on March 08, 2011, 01:12:48 PM
Seems like the AL East is filling up... Howe the Jays are your, Chris the Sawx are yours

Sweet.  Thanks Howe!
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Bigbenxl786 on March 08, 2011, 04:42:28 PM
Although I call myself a bucs fan i follow the phils the most out of the remaining teams and would like to take on this aging team
 
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 08, 2011, 05:59:47 PM
Welcome to the league
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: ksquakes on March 08, 2011, 07:40:23 PM
Why break precedence, if the Astros are still available, I would like to join the league, thanks, Kent..
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 08, 2011, 08:42:04 PM
Kent they are all yours. The Indians have been filled as well.
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: hank on March 08, 2011, 10:32:27 PM
I'd like to take the LA Dodgers (if available).
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Colby on March 08, 2011, 11:36:44 PM
http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?board=892.0
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Daniel on March 09, 2011, 12:09:36 AM
Will this league have the Montreal Expos? If so I would like to take them. If not give me the Padres, Angels or A's
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 09, 2011, 12:17:51 AM
Daniel check your inbox
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Tarheels55 on March 09, 2011, 10:09:48 AM
I'll Take the Tigers if i can.

Thanks
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 09, 2011, 11:05:25 AM
The Tigers are yours...

Hank, hate to break the news to you, but I invited Daniel to take the Dodgers when the league was still in the imaginary stages. He is Dodgers super fan and all, he PM'd me his acceptance last night. He posted prior to reading his mail. Feel free to choose another team. - Thanks
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 12, 2011, 12:53:24 PM
Need 6 more GMs to get this league going. A's, Twins, Expos (Nats), Cardinals, Mariners, Orioles... all of these teams have both their good and bad points, but I am surprised no one has taken the Expos, with the chance at Harper and Strasburgh... as soon as the teams are filled, I will start updating the league page, and we can begin with the draft and then free agency.
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dublin Dog on March 12, 2011, 02:43:08 PM
New to a GM league, but I take the the Expos if available. Dublin Dog
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 12, 2011, 10:14:43 PM
Dublin - they are all yours, please take better care of them than Omar Minaya did.

5 more teams to go, then we can get this mutha started
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: CVeezy23 on March 14, 2011, 08:53:56 PM
Hey, if the White Sox for some reason become available, I'd more than gladly take them haha. But in all seriousness, I'll take the Cardinals if they are still available.
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 15, 2011, 06:14:04 PM
Welcome aboard - redbirds are all yours...

Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Dan Wood on March 16, 2011, 04:21:52 PM
Twins are now taken... available teams are Oakland, Seattle, and Baltimore... if we cannot find a GM for these teams by Sunday they will be run by the league until a suitable GM can be found. Site should be up Sunday night...Hoped to get functional yesterday but between work, tests, and papers, it has not been possible. Sunday afternoon I have some time, and all will be taken care of then. I thank you for your patience.

Dan
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: whahappen on April 06, 2011, 09:26:34 PM
I would like to take the O's please.
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: OUDAN on May 21, 2011, 09:10:50 PM
are there any openings in this league now?
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Shelby on June 10, 2011, 05:12:25 AM
Mariners still available ?
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: OUDAN on June 10, 2011, 10:43:37 AM
i will take oakland.....theevilempire on fantrax
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: rcankosy on June 10, 2011, 11:25:48 AM
Guys,

This league has been put on hold, but your team request are on the record.

Roy
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: MOLI643 on June 12, 2011, 09:58:00 AM
Is there any team available  ??
Title: Re: New League - FGM Spin-Off
Post by: Orange Country on June 12, 2011, 10:43:28 AM
Is there any team available  ??

Hey Moli, check out Arm Chair Fantasy Baseball set to open in 2012. Contact Kenny, he needs 1-2 owners still.

http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?board=970.0