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OOTP14 Dynasty – the Cubs
By the year 2054, the United States ceased to exist. First it was the economic downtown that began in 2020…well, technically it began in around 2008. There were a few periods of minor recovery, but never a full recovery. By 2022 it was a full blown depression, the likes we have not seen in almost 100 years.
The next hit was the political situation. The bickering between the 2 major political parties worsened with the depression and the gridlock never allowed for a recovery.
Finally, the civil wars started in 2026. Foreign countries used this opportunity to invade as well. It was bloody and lasted 2 decades. In the 2050’s things started to settle down. The former USofA was now a loose conglomeration of 4 large territories. Basically, the Northeast, upper Midwest, the West and the South.
A very long recovery was ahead. Sports leagues ceased to exist. At first some recreational things popped up again. Golf, tennis, boxing made a return. It was all individual sports and very localized. Things remained like this for 70 years. The territories strengthened economically and all developed their own identities. All 4 territories still worked together under some type of umbrella, but each was also fiercely independent.
Eventually the people longed for entertainment again, and the leaders of the territories knew of this game of baseball. It was called America’s game back in the day and the first sports league in over 70 years formed.
January 1, 2126 saw the creation of the American Territories Baseball League. 26 teams starting from scratch, divided up into 2 Leagues and 4 divisions. Each locale went back to the history books and brought back the teams associated with their areas, with a few differences.

Eastern League: Northeast Division
Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies
New York Yankees
New Jersey Mets
Boston Red Sox
Baltimore Orioles

North Division
South Side White Sox
Milwaukee Brewers
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs

Western League: West Division
Seattle Mariners
San Francisco Giants
San Diego Padres
Oakland Athletics
LA Dodgers
Anaheim Angels

Midwest Division:
St. Louis Cardinals
Minnesota Twins
Kansas City Royals
Florida Makos (Combination of the Marlins and Rays)
Dallas Texans (Combination of the Rangers and Astros)
Atlanta Braves


Now, it being the year 2126, you could expect some major advances in technology. Most of it was developed in the new world leader’s country of the Far East: China and Japan. But it was imported into the territories. One closely guarded tech was cloning.
It was decided by the commissioner of the new baseball league to allow each team to clone a player from the previous league, the MLB. This would be a way to connect the current city and its people to times long gone. The fans and teams had a great time deciding who to clone and the results are as follows:

Pittsburgh Pirates – Honus Wagner
Philadelphia Phillies – Mike Schmidt
New York Yankees – Babe Ruth
New Jersey Mets – Tom Seaver
Boston Red Sox – Ted Williams
Baltimore Orioles – Cal Ripken Jr
South Side White Sox – Frank Thomas
Milwaukee Brewers – Robin Yount
Detroit Tigers – Ty Cobb
Cleveland Indians – Nap Lajoie
Cincinnati Reds – Johnny Bench (Yeah, Pete Rose was still banned from baseball even in 2126)
Chicago Cubs – Ernie Banks
Seattle Mariners – Ken Griffey Jr
San Francisco Giants – Willie Mays
San Diego Padres – Tony Gwynn
Oakland Athletics – Rickey Henderson
LA Dodgers – Sandy Koufax
Anaheim Angels – Mike Trout
St. Louis Cardinals – Stan Musial
Minnesota Twins – Harmon Killebrew
Kansas City Royals – George Brett
Florida Makos – David Price (from the Rays)
Dallas Texans - Ivan Rodriguez (from the Rangers)
Atlanta Braves – Hank Aaron

Each clone was given a 10 year contract for $1,000,000 a year. Peanuts in 2126, but clones don’t have all that many rights in 2126 believe it or not. Teams can trade their icons away, or not, it is up to them. After 10 years in the league they may or may not be required to stay with their team. It is undecided if clones can enter FA. (If this dynasty lasts long enough, it is probable that teams will be allowed another clone somewhere around 10-15 years out).