Introduction of D-League?

[Deleted]

Spurs in the past has brought up a good idea, in that in leagues he has run in the past, he uses a d-league to work in with his main league.

My question is, should this be looked at for the future? Obviously finding people will be the toughest challenge, however, inactivity in a d-league is not as painful as it is in this league. It also gives managers like "blanks, mitch ect" the opportunity to come back next season through the league.

There's a number of ways to run the d-league that'll impact the main league.

Here's the format that I've come up with, feel free to debate it.

1. 8-10 teams (shorter league to increase chances of getting back into the main league, explained down below)
2. Smaller Roster, positions include: PG, G, SG, SF, PF, F, C, Utl, Utl, BNH, BNH
3. Same cats as this league (pts, reb, ast, 3pm, stl, blk, fg%, ft%, to)
4. Shorter Playoff system
5. Shorter Moves per year system

And here is the interesting part. In order to make things more competitive in the main league, the bottom two teams each season will be relegated to the d-league whilst the top 2 teams from the d-league will be promoted to the main league. This, increases competitiveness from the teams that decide to just "give up" toward the back end of the season after they know that their team is not going to compete for a title. What is worse than that of being relegated?

The other thing this system does is it gives us more options to bring up managers from the d-league if a manager goes MIA in the main league. Managers from the D-League obviously would be hand picked as care taker managers, and they can still fight with their own roster to get into the main league the season after.

What's peoples thoughts on this? Is it worth a trial? Recruitment will be held by yours truly, and it'll take a lengthy process to find the right people. Though, it could also introduce us to people who generally want to play here. I think of it as that you're bound to find "1 to 2 people" out of 10 or so competiting (or not competing) and that in itself is better than nothing.

[Deleted]

Its just a suggestion, obviously majority of the managers here would have to be "ok" with it for this to be added into our system.

[spurs champs]

I like the idea as the league I am in and have use it has cut down me having to look for people. This year It tok a hit as the lookout made people un interested.

I run mine excatly as the big league this way they know what it is like when they get in the regular league. overall i have liked it and has made the league I run tougher.

[new zealand pride]

Yes for it, good idea.

[Canadian Eh]

Sounds like a good idea, especially if we need a mid-season fill in. I almost think any new manager who wants to join the main league, should be made to do a year in the D league just to prove they'll be active. Seems like we've had a bad stretch of bringing new guys in and having them disappear.

[Reavers]

I can't see it working but whatever, knock yourself out.

[Deleted]

On what basis do you form that opinion reavers

[pp]

It is a good idea, though I would have my doubts in its application. Particularly when we look at the past month where Blanks and now Mitch have been booted.
I dont know if guys would be willing to play an entire fantasy season actively if they were not part of the big chip.

We could try, like said it might be a way of finding new guys for the league long term, though on the other hand we could just extensively search for them anyway without a minor league?

[Deleted]

yeah thats the other thing, I'm going to put in some work next season to try and get some people who sound enthusiastic to join. No more "friends of friends" (though I appreciate your efforts pp), I think hand selected through a ninterview process is the way I'll go next season. Unfortunately I just didnt have the time this year with the lockout.

As far as next season goes, we already have to find replacements for Blanks and Mitch. 3SIXD is also pushing patience with his "taking his ball and going home just because he didnt make the playoffs and couldnt trade McGee and Lopez" bullshit.

It's not about being a nazi, shit I'd rather blanks and mitch in the league for the sake of keeping the conferences even. Problem is, we need to even the balance.

If I were a corrupt commish, I'd have just left mitch's lineup the way it is and running through the season knowing that I play him next week whilst he's inactive (meaning an easier run to the playoffs). Though believe it or not, that is NOT what I want. I've said it so many times. League activity is far more important than results. I'd rather this to be a fun, yearly, successful league any day over winning championships. We WILL get an active season sooner or later running.

[pm24]

I'll check with Rich (Blanks) to see if he wants back in next season (with a full commitment to be active). This last six months has been nuts for him though. Bub number 4 on the way, and has had an MRI on his knee, while potentially need an arthroscope to clean out some damage to the cartilage.
Up to you guys.

[Deleted]

Honestly mate I don't see blanks being interested. He'd have to show quite a big interest in returning for me to cast my vote as a manager in wishing him to return. Right now as it is, I'd rather go with someone else.

[spurs champs]

[quote author=droost board=nv thread=801 post=24635 time=1331023909 3SIXD is also pushing patience with his "taking his ball and going home just because he didnt make the playoffs and couldnt trade McGee and Lopez" bullshit.
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I had a trade in the works with him I just didnt realize the trade deadline was coming. I was trying to get as much as possible. He was already offering me lopez and megee for butler and jr smith.

[Reavers]

Mar 5, 2012 19:26:41 GMT -5 @droost said:

On what basis do you form that opinion reavers

We have a hard enough time keeping gms interested in the real league, what makes you think they are going to set their rosters in a wanna be league?

[Deleted]

10 players, you're bound to find someone "good" out of the batch reavers.

[MelbFORCE]

Although the idea has been floating around for a while now, i don't think people can stay enthusiastic in a "farm league"