BLB - Worst Franchise Discussion

[Clay]

It's not a discussion I want to even be a part of....

But... it's California... then Virginia.... then everyone else is fighting for 3rd. In fact, Cali made the playoffs... so it may actually be Virginia, then California....

That being said... I think Virginia has gotten hurt badly by always being in a tough division... but... if you're just looking at the numbers....

No finish higher than 3rd
No playoffs
No Stout Sluggers
No Pale Ales
No Last Calls
One major awards ('79 New Brew - Danny Nelson)

The only place I may pick up some points over Cali is that (a) I've probably had more All-Stars and (b) I've definately outdrew them attendence wise.

[Guest]

I personally think it's Pittsburgh even though the numbers don't agree.

[Clay]

IF we're factoring in Owner... yes... I'd go:

- Pittsburgh
- Washington
- California

[BradleyB]

nothing good can come from this thread. the only question is who is going to cry first.

[Matt]

Batavia has never had a winning season. This sim I am moving up a AAA pitcher for his 1st ever appearance...and he's 30!

Hopefully the last 2 drafts will give us some hope in a few years.

[Pat]

IF we're factoring in Owner... yes... I'd go:

- Pittsburgh
- Washington
- California

All three of those teams have made the playoffs. One has BLB crown. Another set the BLB record for wins in a season

Hard to say that Virginia is not the worst.

[Clay]

Batavia has never had a winning season. This sim I am moving up a AAA pitcher for his 1st ever appearance...and he's 30!

Hopefully the last 2 drafts will give us some hope in a few years.

The 4 expansion teams don't even get to be in the discussion for like 2 and 4 more year respectively. Plus, Indy and Morgantown have already had better years than many. And Batavia hasn't been awful.

Mississippi did have a fighting chance... but even they've improved... everything except their softball uniforms.

[Clay]

All three of those teams have made the playoffs. One has BLB crown. Another set the BLB record for wins in a season

Hard to say that Virginia is not the worst.

Which just goes to show you how much weight the Owner was given in my list.

[Andrew]

Everybody except Maine

[Clay]

Some want to research this...

How many teams have never had a Sub .500 season???

Maine... who else?

[BradZ]

Some want to research this...

How many teams have never had a Sub .500 season???

Maine... who else?

looks like only Carolina (at a glance)

[Carlos]

My team never finishes under .500.

They just hardly finish at or above .500.

[Lintyfresh85]

You were under .500 in 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986

[Carlos]

You were under .500 in 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986

We don't talk about that here.