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Chaos in the Green Cathedrals - OOTP 11 Alternate History
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OOC - This is an alternate history diary using real players based on the premise that a third Major League sprung up at the beginning of the 19th century and was absorbed into the existing AL/NL structure. The "former" Union Association teams are made up of Historical teams imported from the 1884 season with the names changed some of the more successful franchises from the Negro Leagues. The Union teams are all small market and I will be the GM of the Homestead Grays. Historical players will be imported, but they will go to the free agent pool to be signed by the highest bidder, which is as close as I can get to the way it was done at that time. Free agency will be available (as part of the peace agreement to prevent raiding) but only after a player has 12 years of major league service, with the reserve clause and automatic renewal being in place for all those with less than 12 years service. |
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01-17-2011, 06:06 PM | #3 |
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The peace agreement places Homestead in the National League West, along with the two teams (St Louis and Kansas City) that will likely develop the fiercest rivalry in the league as the hatred that exists between Chris Van Der Ahe and Frank Robison is at a level rarely, if ever seen on the fields of sport.
Homestead is managed by 44 yr old John Robinson and despite the fact that we have no money to bring in new faces at this time, we are still a young and formidable team led by veteran 1B Cap Anson and ace hurler John Clarkson. We finish spring training with a record of 14-9 (tied for second in the National League) and it is this that brings us hope for the inagural season of the newly formed Association of Major League Baseball Clubs. |
01-17-2011, 06:08 PM | #4 |
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OOC: I have decided to go with a monthly update style with the narrative switching between a local Homestead newspaper and entries from my 'characters' diary. The pace will be slower, but I am hoping more immersive
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From the diary of Anthony Lee - GM Homestead Grays, June 1901 |
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Fantastic graphics here.
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Entry from the diary of Anthony Lee - July 1901 |
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01-18-2011, 07:04 PM | #9 |
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Excellent detail BYU.
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From the diary of Homestead General Manager Anthony Lee - August 1901 |
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From the Diary of Anthony Lee, Homestead General Manager - September 28th 1901. |
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