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FLB RulesRules last updated on 3/8/2012. Click here.
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FLB HistoryEnd of season spreadsheets have been archived here. |
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MinimumsYour roster MUST include: Lineup 9 (all positions including anybody for a DH)
Bench 4 (try to balance out positions) ex/ Catcher, outfield, shortstop, third/firstbasemen (DH can move positions to fill holes also) shortstops and 2b can bench for each other. (possible to have 5 in playoffs)
Reserves (hitters) 3 min (any positions and each must be at least $1)
Starting Rotation 5 starters (4 in playoffs)
Bullpen 1 closer, 6 set-up (closer is a pitcher that your team uses automatically
in the ninth); All bullpen can be any type of reliever, but has to pitch in
relief. If you have two closers then use one as your closer and the
other as your top set-up man. (possible to have 8 in playoffs)
Reserves (pitching) 2 min (must be at least $1 each)
Minimum 30 man roster, all paid players
Maximum 40 man roster, all paid players
60-Day DL Up to 5 players |
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Players That RetireOccasionally, a player will be under contract and decide to "officially"
retire. If this retirement takes place prior to the beginning of the regular
season, it may affect the contract with your club. Examples:
Situation: J.T. Snow retires with 1-year, $5 left on his
contract before the season starts.
Result: J.T. Snow's contract is voided. $5 is returned to
his owner and Snow is placed on the Free Agent List if
still listed in the magazine
Situation: Snow retired with 2-years, $5 left on his contract before the season starts.
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Players That Pass AwayUnfortunately, this has occured in recent times. Darryl Kile was owned
by a FLB team when he passed away mid-season. Corey Lidle was
once owned. Both Steve Bechler and Josh Hancock were on the Free
Agent List during the time of the unfortunate deaths.
If the death occurs prior to the beginning of the season, all funds will
be repaid to the team and the contract voided. This applies, even if
multiple years reamain on the contract. When death occurs mid-season,
it will be treated similar to a season ending injury. However, the players
is not considered to be on the 40-man roster (meaining, you esentially
are allowed a max of 41 players) and any remaining years on the
contract will be voicded following the season. God willing, this will
not occur again.
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Season Dates: 2014
FLB Opening Day is March 30th/31st. March 22nd pitchers may be used if teams lock there pitchers prior to the 22nd. Those locked pitchers must remain in the rotation until April 2nd.
The trading deadline is scheduled one month prior to the final regular season date.
TBD @ midnight PT
The Wild Card Round of the 2014 Playoffs will begin 30 days prior to the last day of regular season games for MLB. It will last 15 days.
TBD
The Championship Round of the playoffs will begin 15 days prior to the last day of regular season games for MLB. It will run to the end of the season (unless a team is mathematically eliminated).
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