WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC XXIV - LYCRABON

by **Lycrabon** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:09 pm

Lycrabon brings the 24th World Baseball Classic back to Lycrabon after a seven Classic absence from the land of the Blue Jays.

To recap, key points for the Classic:
SCORINATION SYSTEM: Miscellanator and the most recent rankings will be used, as well as an RP bonus will be used (on an average of 0-3)

RP BONUS: Non-cumulative bonus, with an emphasis on creativity and effort over quantity.

Group Format:
10 groups of six teams in each group will be used, with the top two in each group advancing to Lycrabon.

Playoff format:
- All playoff games will be played in Lycrabon, in two stadium groups (e.g. Riverside Stadium in St. Catherine and Davis Stadium in Charlestown for a series).
- 20 teams will advance into the Knockout rounds. The teams will be seeded based upon group finish (meaning group winners will be seeded higher than any 2nd placed teams) and the tie-breakers. Play-in Round winners will be reseeded only for the round of 16. Playoffs will be best 2-of-3 for the all rounds before the semifinals. The Semifinals and 3rd place series will each be best 3-of-5; with the Championship being a best 4-of-7.

- LCAA (Lycrabon college) umpires will be used for all playoff rounds, with that information to be given at that point.

Group and Playoff Tiebreakers to be utilized involving any number of teams:
Overall Record
H2H record (Group tie-breaker only)
H2H Run differential (group tie-breaker only)
Overall Run differential
H2H Runs Scored (group tie-breaker only)
Overall Runs Scored
Coin-flip

For a three-plus team tiebreaker, once a team is eliminated/qualified, the process reverts to first tiebreaker.

Groups/schedule ~~will be posted in the next 24 hours~~ are up, feel free to post rosters now!!!

RP Permissions:
Choose my run-scorers: Yes/No
Choose my lineup: Yes/No
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Yes/No
Godmod scoring events: Yes/No
RP injuries to my players: Yes/No
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes/No
Eject my players: Yes/No
DH used at home: Yes/No
Godmod other events: Yes/No

Scores should be posted between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM US Eastern Time. 99 % of the time it will be closer to 8:00 than 10:00.

Thanks MV for the Permissions reminder! (I forgot temporarily about that.)

by **Lycrabon** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:09 pm

NOTE: The rosters that have been posted are linked; however, I've default linked most of them pre-emptively.

And now, the groups (all sponsored):

Group One, sponsored by Eagle States Bank:
Saugeais (4)
Byfugland (13*)
Ko-oren (27)
The Jahistic Unified Republic (44)
Pathogeria (UR)
The Tidal Wake (UR)

Group Two, sponsored by the Capital City Gazette of St. Catherine:
Yesopalitha (8)
The Kytler Peninsulae (16)
Cyborg Holland (31)
Kintratar (52)
Pugh (UR)
Riyahda (UR)

Group Three, sponsored by St. Catherine State University:
Milchama (2)
Karditan (22)
Maklohi Vai (28)
Kerblaekistan (55)
Free Swiss States (UR)
Shadowbourne (UR)

Group Four, sponsored by LSPN, official Lycrabon home of the WBC:
Darmen (3)
Sakurakoku (18)
Torisakia (35)
Branta Island (49)
Ezryel (UR)
Unified Hyrule (UR)

Group Five, sponsored by First National Bank of Lycrabon:
Civil Citizenry (9)
Thrilledge (13)
Super-Llamaland (33)
Mapletish (68)
Madsen (UR)
STORMCHASE (UR)

Group Six, brought to you by the Lycrabon Navy:
Lycrabon (7)
New Montreal States (20)
Sicountimont (36)
Allinlia (UR)
Powersith (UR)
Raxillion (UR)

Group Seven, brought to you by Cuyahoga Valley Bank:
Zwangzug (6)
Tyneala (23)
Equestrian States (25)
Backyard Sports (UR)
Lunar Republic Islands (UR)
Weatherdon (UR)

Group Eight, sponsored by Stop 'n Go Convenience Stores:
Western cuba (1)
Michael VII (12)
Cosumar (26)
Westros (54)
The Royal Kingdom of Quebec (UR)
Slembana (UR)

Group Nine, sponsored by the Greater Lakeview Convention and Visitors' Bureau:
Qazox (11)
Homelands our (19)
Free South Califas (34)
Belshaw and Pevenessy (UR)
Pacificius (UR)
Zandistan (UR)

Group Ten, sponsored by Kat Davis-St. Catherine International Airport:
Taeshan (5)
West Guiana (14)
Lymantatia (41)
Birolika (UR)
Estope (UR)
Wyztrkstan (UR)

SCHEDULE:
Nov. 18 (Sun): 1 at 6, 2 at 5, 3 at 4
Nov. 19 (Mon): 6 at 4, 5 at 3, 1 at 2
Nov. 20 (Tue): 2 at 6, 3 at 1, 4 at 5
Nov. 21 (Wed): 6 at 5, 1 at 4, 2 at 3
OFF DAY NOV. 22 (USA THANKSGIVING)
Nov. 23 (Fri): 3 at 6, 4 at 2, 5 at 1
Nov. 24 (Sat): 6 at 1, 5 at 2, 4 at 3
Nov. 25 (Sun): 4 at 6, 3 at 5, 2 at 1
Nov. 26 (Mon): 6 at 2, 1 at 3, 5 at 4
Nov. 27 (Tue): 5 at 6, 4 at 1, 3 at 2
Nov. 28 (Wed): 6 at 3, 2 at 4, 1 at 5

PLAYOFFS:
NOTE: If the deciding games aren't necessary, all games after will be moved up on day as needed.

Nov. 30 (Fri): Game 1, Play-in Round
Dec. 1 (Sat): Game 2
Dec. 2 (Sun): Game 3, if necessary

ROUND OF SIXTEEN
Dec. 4: Game 1
Dec. 5: Game 2
Dec. 6: Game 3, if necessary

QUARTERFINALS
Dec. 8: Game 1
Dec. 9: Game 2
Dec. 10: Game 3

SEMIFINALS
Dec. 12: Game 1
Dec. 13: Game 2
Dec. 14: Game 3
Dec. 15: Game 4
Dec. 16: Game 5

THIRD PLACE/CHAMPIONSHIP
Dec. 18: Game 1
Dec. 19: Game 2
Dec. 20: Game 3
Dec. 21: Game 4 (Third Place, if necessary)
Dec. 22: Game 5 (if necessary)
Dec. 23: Game 6 (if necessary)
Dec. 24: Game 7 (if necessary)

by **Maklohi Vai** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:22 pm

Maklohi Vai National Baseball Team
Nickname: Lumai
Acronym: MKV
Home Field: Kamanakai Oa'a Pani Stadium
MANAGER: Okao Lomnai

One name is not a misprint; some Vaian athletes go by one name

by **Allinlia** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:26 am

Allinlian Imperial Baseball Team
Nickname: Allinlian All Stars
Acronym: ALL
Home Field: Ol'Marshtop (City of Laquete, Allinlia)
MANAGER: Ron Gardner

A team constructed a mere few weeks ago from the multimillion Yoso earning superstars of Allinlia's 30 team Professional Baseball League, they will be seeing international competition for the very first time in this WBC.

by **Cyborg Holland** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:18 am

Cyborg Holland: The Students face a real challenge

Baseball. A word which conjures up images of far-flung places, with sunny triangles and tanned athletes pitching and batting, and otherwise doing things that Dragons don't do. However, some bored, overpaid college students with way too much time volunteered two years ago to go to the World Baseball Classic, the pinnacle of the Baseball world.

Peaking at 25th in the world, the Dragons have dropped a bit to 31st, but are by no means discouraged. The same side will strut out, with the same bats, gloves and cocky confidence. Life's a game to these guys, and this game is life.

(Following to the letter of FSC's guide to making a roster)

SP: Phillip Jedynak (25 years old, right handed)
SP: Nikolaus Sienkiewicz (21 years old, right handed)
SP: Cibor Heiman (22 years old, left handed)
SP: Ralph Asselman (22 years old, right handed)

Batters (I think)

1: Maas Bulle (23 years old, right handed, 3rd Base)
2: Jørn Dirchs (20 years old, right handed, Centre field)
3: Dag De Cloet (22 years old, left handed, 1st Base, CAPTAIN)
4: Steffen Niemec (21 years old, right handed, Catcher)
5: Nikodem Addicks (24 years old, right handed, Right field)
6: Yulian Kozlow (20 years old, right handed, 2nd Base)
7: Jenny Gelens (20 years old, left handed, SS)
8: Mariusz Majewski (24 years old, right handed, left field)

Bullpen:

'nother Pitcher: Knud Janssen (24 years old, right handed)
and another: Max De Haven (21 years old, left handed)
a third one: Franciscus Derichs (20 years old, right handed)
Pinch Hitter: Mary Verijnder (22 years old, right handed)
Pinch Hitter: Adam De Klerk (21 years old, left handed)
Utility Infielder: Thijmen Aaij (22 years old, right handed)
Utility Outfielder: Bram Skjeggestad (25 years old, right handed)
Extra Catcher: Bryana Adamczyk (24 years old, left handed)
Reserve shortstop: Kazimir Zegher (21 years old, right handed)
Reserve Batter: Severin Voll (20 years old, left handed)
Reserve Batter: Marta Seigler (22 years old, right handed)
Reserve Batter: Jozef Krusen (21 years old, right handed)

Permissions: Anything, literally anything short of nuclear apocalypse. I want you to have fun with my team

by **New West Guiana** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:46 am

West Guiana Redhawk Baseball Team

Overall Record 19-15
WBC's Participated 4
WBC Playoff Appearances 2

Safeco Field
Capacity: 56,100
Indoor/outdoor

Choose my runscorers: Y
Choose my lineup: N
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Y
Godmod scoring events: N
RP injuries to my players: Y (within reason)
Godmod injuries to my players: Y (within reason)
Designated Hitter at home: Y

Modifier: +2.5

by **THRILLEDGE** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:16 pm

Thrilledge Dreadlocks National Baseball Team

Roster

Lineup (* denotes first appearance at WBC)

1- Sanderson Alvarez -2B - L
2- Davis McKinley – RF - R
3- Blastings Thrilledge(C)- LF - R
4- Duncan Armstrong - SS- R
5- Jeremiah MacDougal- 1B - L
6- Byron Pendarvis– 3B - S
7- Titus McQuaid – C – R
8- Edwin Ivey - DH- R
9- Jayhawk Edmonson- CF - L

If no DH, just take Ivey out and move Edmonson up so the pitcher bats last.

Bench
Kip Freiler– OF - R
Teddy Nathaniel* – 1B/DH - L
Kurt Worthley*- IF- R
Nathan Baswick – C – R

Rotation
1- Ryan Raymond - L
2- Israel Armenson - L
3- Troy Shrewsbury - R
4- Quincy Martabano - R
5- Warren Arthur* - R

Bullpen
CL- Vance Ashwood - L
SU- Bryan Rauscher - R
MR- Tyler Harrington - R
MR- Romeo Gagliardi - L (lefty specialist)
MR- James Volbert - R
MR- Heywood Barnsfield - R
LR- Martin Salvo* - R

Style Modifier: +4

by **Sicoutimont** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:26 pm

Les Royales World Baseball Classic 24 Team

Ranked 36th in the World, Les Royales enter the WBC with their hopes on a bubble. Could the team qualify for the WBC? Potentially. It all depends on if the big players step up too the plate. Here is the roster that will decide the team's fate.

Batting Order

1. Pedro Santana, SS-St-Simeon Mets
2. Alfonso Soriano, 3B-Baie-Eternite Cardinals
3. Davis Perrault, 1B-St-Simeon Mets
4. Victor Santana, RF-St-Simeon Mets
5. Jose Colognon, C-St-Simeon Mets
6. Marcus Feldman, CF-Lac-Drouin Tigres
7. Lawrence Carlisle, LF-St-Simeon Mets
8. Fernando Dariono, 2B-Baie-Eternite Cardinals
9. Francis Boullion, DH-St-Simeon Mets

As you can see, Les Royales use the Designated Hitter rule. If there is no designated hitter used, our hitter will be Cristobal Alonso for the pitchers.

Pitching Rotation
1-Javier Perreois, RHP-Baie-Eternite Cardinals
2-Fidel Sanchez, LHP-St-Simeon Mets
3-Luc Richard, RHP-Lac-Drouin Tigres
4-Henri Desharnais, LHP-St-Simeon Mets
5-Cristobal Alonso, RHP-St-Simeon Mets

Bullpen
Claude Perrault, Closer-St-Simeon Mets
Fernard Dante, Closer-Baie-Eternite Cardinals
Ingham Reginald, Closer-Lac-Drouin Tigres

Manager
Maurice Sorotane, St-Simeon Mets

A short review of the roster would see that all players come from only 3 teams, the powerhouse St-Simeon, runner up so many times Baie-Eternite, and bridesmaid Lac-Drouin. Also, most players come from Islas San Cristobal, the baseball haven of Sicoutimont, which is the result of Spanish and French names mixed together. The top player is expected to be Victor Santana, the 19 year old wunderkind. Lots of home runs in the LBS, and 2 championships to back it up make him the best player in the league. What can we expect from this team? Santana and Boullion are the ones who will provide most of the runs, but other players can be breakouts. On the pitching side, Perrault is the best closer, and will be used in most games. Javier Perroies is one of Sicoutimont's better pitchers, and has a great endurance streak. He is able to play a game every 3 days rather than the usual 5, although Sorotane will not let him. His pitch count is able to get high up, but Sorotane does not let it get too high because of previous Tommy John Surgery to his left elbow. Maurice Sorotane is a manager who is not afraid to pull a losing pitcher late in the game, and use his DH early in the game if necessary. He is willing to use pinch hitters and runners, but more often than not later in the game.

Our home stadium is Field PowerEternite in St-Simeon. The stadium was recently updated to seat over 40,000, and was used to host the final series of the BCCC Champion's Baseball League. It is prepared fully to host Sicoutimont's team, and is situated just 20 kilometers outside of St-Simeon, in the subburb of Baie-Nord. A shuttle runs straight from downtown St-Simeon to the stadium, and takes approximetely 15 minutes. Hotels are situated in the area, however for a true cultured experiance one would rather stay in a hotel downtown St-Simeon, the most cultured city in the nation.

Choose my run-scorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: Yes
DH used at home: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes

by **Karditan** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:34 pm

Team Nickname: The Wild Kards
Demonym: Karditani
TLA: KRD

Home Stadium: National Park in Neighpon. 40,000 Capacity. 415ft straight left, 430ft left-center, 435ft straight center, 370ft right-center, 290ft straight right.

RP Permissions:
Choose my runscorers: Y
Follow my lineup: Y
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Designated Hitter at home: N

by **Lymantatia** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:15 pm

Roster for the WBC24
Outfielders: Laurent St. Simon, Joseph DeLisle, Nicholas McIntyre
Baseman (1-3, in that order): Laurent Gonzalez, Mario Raymond, Mario Nicholas
Shortstop: Nicholas Stephen
Pitcher: Joseph Cornwall
Catcher: Victor Claude
Manager: Nicholas Van Holden
Rotation (from 1 to 5)
L: Charles Bonaventura, Charles Robert
R: Joseph Cassidy, Charles-Marcus Lawrence, Will Diana

Red is Laurentia Cardinals
Yellow is Connorstown Mets
Blue is Virção Cockatiels

RP Permissions
Choose my run-scorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: Yes
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: No
DH used at home: Yes
Godmod other events: No

by **Wyztrkstan** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:48 pm

Wyztrkstan National Baseball Team
Nickname: La Ruĝaj Steloj (The Red Stars)
Uniform Colors: Home- Red &White/Away- Green & Red
Acronym: WYZ
Home Field: Ruĝa Stadium
MANAGER: Silvio Akvilio

Choose my run-scorers: Yes
Follow my lineup: Yes
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but not like someone gettting their head knocked off or something...
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: Yes, once per game
DH used at home: Yes
Godmod other events: No

by **Branta Island** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:39 pm

Brantolano Squadra di Baseball Nazionale
"Il Pellicani"

Name - Age - Bats - Throws

Pitchers:
Franco Perugia - Age 25 - R - R
Armando Mariani - Age 27 - R - R
Vanni Voltolini - Age 23 - L - L
Goffredo Stablum - Age 30 - R - R
Battista Conti - Age 32 - L - L

Donato Lagomarsìno - Age 24 - L - L
Firmino Trudu - Age 25 - R - R
Rinaldo Ferrari - Age 23 - R - R
Damiano Cantu - Age 27 - R - R
Lino Turchi (CP) - Age 26 - L - L

Batters:
Infielders:
Flavio Moretti (1B) - Age 25 - R - R
Rocco Speziale (2B) - Age 27 - R - R
Virgilio Adriatico (SS) - Age 24 - L - L
Guerino Nervetti (3B) - Age 26 - R - R
Gino Acquarone (1B/3B) - Age 23 - L - L
Ottone Giordano (2B/SS) - Age 29 - R - R

Catchers:
Sabino Nicotera - Age 30 - R - R
Innocenzo Filippi - Age 24 - R - R

Outfielders:
Ottavio Messana (LF) - Age 26 - L - L
Bettino Belmonte (CF) - Age 25 - R - R
Rufino Serafini (RF) - Age 28 - R - R
Ciriaco Bertolini (LF/RF) - Age 23 - L - L
Vespasiano Tornincasa (CF) - Age 25 - R - R

Choose my runscorers: Y
Choose my lineup: N
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Y/
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Designated Hitter at home: N

by **Saugeais** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:54 pm

Saugeais National Baseball Team
"The Rangers"
Style Modifier: +1

Manager: Claude Gagné - Age 47
Pitching Coach: Franklin Nopro - Age 37
Hitting Coach: Dick Robinson - Age 45
Strength/Conditioning Coach: Jacques Benoit - Age 43

Roster (name - age - bats - throws)

[pre]Pitchers
Starters:
Grier Adrichem - Age 30 - R - R (Bugny Fighters)
Cash Augustin  - Age 29 - L - L (Les Alliés Panthers)
Rodney Rey     - Age 27 - R - R (Dudlek Bandits)
Issac Schulz   - Age 24 - R - R (Westbay Blue Wave)
Jaxson Harmon  - Age 23 - L - L (Ville-DuPont Bulls) 

Relievers:
Dipaka Arends              - Age 33 - L - L (Arçon Flyers)
Koby Winter                - Age 30 - R - R (Bugny Fighters)
Weston Wheelock            - Age 28 - R - R (Ville-DuPont Bulls)
Hubert Hutson              - Age 32 - L - L (Les Alliés Panthers)
Montgomery Dyer (closer)   - Age 25 - R - R (Arçon Flyers)

Batters
Infielders:
Winston Chapman  (1B)  – Age 27 - R - R (Les Alliés Panthers)
Marek Atteberry (2B)   – Age 30 - R - R (Bartewick Centurions, Civil Citizenry)
Garret Garner (SS)     - Age 30 - L - L (Dudlek Bandits)
Wolfe Wilkinson (3B)   – Age 29 - S - L (Bugny Fighters)
Harald Parker  (2B/SS) – Age 32 - R - R (Ville-DuPont Bulls)
Erhard Danman (1B/3B)  - Age 24 - L - L (Metalton Robots)

Catchers:
Marco Bishop              - Age 26 - R - R (Metalton Robots)
Thibault Nelson           - Age 23 - R - R (Gilley Kings)

Outfielders:

Pip Joubert (RF)       - Age 29 - R - R (Gilley Kings)
Hervé Hoefler  (LF)    – Age 28 - L - L (Montbenoit Hawks)
Osvald Stewart (CF)    – Age 28 - L - L (Arçon Flyers)
Luitger Woods  (LF/RF) – Age 30 - R - R (Gilley Kings)
Henning Wyght (CF)     - Age 23 - L - R (Westbay Blue Wave)

DHs:
Radcliff Snyder - Age 33 - R - R (Metalton Robots)
Roger Spearing  - Age 31 - L - L (Longview Mavericks)

DH used at home: Y
Choose my runscorers: Y
Choose my lineup: N
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N

by **Estope** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:38 pm

Nation: Estope
Acronym: EST
Home Park: Thomas-Johnson Field (18,650)
Manager: Felipe Sweigart - Age 45 - (4-0)

Line-up
1. Alex Avez
2. Max Meister
3. Cory Keys
4. Jessie Driggers
5. Henry Fowler
6. Fabio Fernandez
7. Austin Forde
8. DH Bryant Bolman or Pitcher
9. James Campella

Style Modifier: -4

DH used at home: Y
Choose my runscorers: Y
Choose my lineup: N
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Eject my players: Y
Godmod other events: Y

by **Lycrabon** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:58 pm

by **Mapletish** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 2:17 am

Mapletish National Baseball Team
"The Baseball Lions"

Manager: Xzavier Jude - Age 57
Pitching Coach: Tibby Corey - Age 47
Hitting Coach: Nowell Joby - Age 45
Strength/Conditioning Coach: Garrick Channing - Age 43

Roster (name - age - bats - throws)

Pitchers
Starters:
Sonnie Justy - Age 20 - R - R 
Ricky Rhett  - Age 19 - L - L 
Joyce Jaron     - Age 21 - R - R 
Reynard Roland   - Age 20 - R - R 
Barnabas Royal  - Age 21 - L - L  

Relievers:
Osborn Jeffreys          - Age 23 - L - L 
Damian Giffard            - Age 20 - R - R 
Layne Wyatt           - Age 21 - R - R 
Gary Rod             - Age 22 - L - L 
Wayne Izzy (closer)  - Age 19 - R - R 

Batters
Infielders:
Bobby Harmon  (1B)  – Age 17 - R - R 
Theo Deangelo (2B)   – Age 20 - R - R 
Jadyn Daren (SS)     - Age 20 - L - L 
Calvin Horace (3B)   – Age 19 - S - L 
Harold Parker  (2B/SS) – Age 22 - R - R 
Duncan Dillon (1B/3B)  - Age 23 - L - L 

Catchers:
Quinton Kris             - Age 20 - R - R 
Scott Kelley           - Age 17 - R - R 

Outfielders:

Roswell Seymour (RF)       - Age 19 - R - R 
Carver Cornelius  (LF)    – Age 18 - L - L 
Oscar Downing (CF)    – Age 18 - L - L 
Keaton Rodney  (LF/RF) – Age 17 - R - R 
Jess Sammy (CF)     - Age 20 - L - R 

DHs:
Esme Clancy - Age 20 - R - R 
Lincoln Webster  - Age 21 - L - L

Style Modifier: +2.5

DH used at home: Y
Choose my runscorers: Y
Choose my lineup: N
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N

by **Milchama** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:03 am

Milchama National News- Tribune- Sun- Times- Post- Gazette- Chronicle- Journal- Dispatch- Telegram- Star- Monitor- Enquirer

Sports Section

Well It's Probably Too Long

To be honest the Warriors should really be using a new roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic tournament. The average age of the team is 34 and some of them had really bad performances over the last season in the MBL. Yet, here we are again at tourney time and the MBA has released the exact same team as last time. When pushed for an explanation MBA head Martin Florsh said, "Well they won it last time. Why in the hell should we mess with success?" With such sound logic the criticism has been somewhat mooted but if the Warriors fail expect the knives to be louder this time.

Anyway the roster from your DEFENDING CHAMPION MILCHAMA WARRIORS!

C: Steve Ellington
1b: Marcus Krasher
2b: David Lillit
3b: Tosoquio Florientoas
SS: Ellen Stevenson
LF: Greg Torrent
CF: Aryan Clyde
RF: James Mentchos
DH (Only on the road): Wilt Chancey

SP 1: Alexander Timothy
SP 2: Itamar Klein
SP 3: Derek Havort
SP 4: Neil Katz

CL: Lotem Coe
SU: Yonatan Gevroch
Short man: Rory Jorgenson
Middle Reliever: Davis Barringer
Long man: Eres Tipikowski
Extra: Rory Volcrom

Middle Infielder: Kenny Leibs
Super Utility man: Jackson Urianah
OF: Neri Lynch
OF: Gomez Spencer
C: Lynn Rew
IF: Devon Devinson

Milchama play all their home games without a DH.

Lineup w/o DH:
2b: David Lillit
CF: Aryan Clyde
LF: Greg Torrent
1b: Marcus Krasher
RF: James Mentchos
3b: Tosoquio Florientoas
SS: Ellen Stevenson
C: Steve Ellington
Pitcher

Lineup w/DH
2b: David Lillit
CF: Aryan Clyde
LF: Greg Torrent
1b: Marcus Krasher
DH: Wilt Chancey
RF: James Mentchos
3b: Tosoquio Florientoas
SS: Ellen Stevenson
C: Steve Ellington

You can do whatever you want to the players.

by **Taeshan** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:47 am

Bow to the Glorious might that is the WBC 24 Taeshan National Team. Currently ranked 5th in the world.

Manager- Alexander Parea
Colors- Home=Purple, away-gold

Roster

Player 	Pos 	# 	Age 	Other(pitches)(Spot in Batting Order)* 	Hand 	Team
Andrew Michealson 	SP 	10 	25 	Knuckler, Curve, Change, Splitter 	Left 	
Tyler Fitzpatrick 	SP 	9 	22 	Curve, Slider, 4 Seam Fast, Change 	Left 	Fadrön Firebirds
Matt Richards 	SP 	17 	23 	Slider, Palmball, Gyro, 2 Seam 	Right 	Chinchinhinhua Clockstoppers
Peter Taylor 	SP 	20 	20 	4 Seam, 2 Seam, Curve, Slider 	Left 	Docktown Barnstormers
Zach Lee Harper 	RP 	12 	31 	Curve, 4 Seam, Change, Slider, Palm 	Right 	Taeshan City Orange Sox
Gail Weaver 	RP 	29 	24 	4 Seam, Curve, Slider, Knuckler 	Right 	Wiechester Admirals
Joeseph Pierre 	RP 	69 	22 	Change, Slider, Palmball, 2 Seam 	Right 	Docktown Barnstormers
Matt Smith 	RP 	75 	27 	Change, 2 Seam, Curve, Splitter 	Right 	Yaton Golden Eagles
Colby Warner 	RP 	98 	23 	4 Seam, Sinker, Slider 	Left 	
Adam Williams 	RP 	1 	26 	4 Seam, 2 Seam, Change, Slider 	Left 	Los Riosa Rattlers
Dan Mashkov 	RP 	2 	23 	Gyro, Splitter, Slider, Change 	Left 	Ojian Angels
STARTING LINEUP 						
Jeff Zimmerman 	C 	15 	29 	8th 	Left 	
Zack Childs 	1B 	50 	24 	6th 	Right 	Ojian Angels
Tim Wasaver 	2B 	40 	25 	5th 	Right 	Taeshan City Orange Sox
Kenton Bleacher 	3B 	42 	22 	7th 	Left 	Atlantea Isotopes
Adam Fisher 	SS 	77 	27 	1st 	Right 	Bayern Braves
Todd Addams 	LF 	4 	22 	3rd 	Left 	Quarant Xa'virt Sharks
Kareem Mywane 	CF 	94 	30 	2nd 	Left 	Mierton Mets
Isaac Lewis 	RF 	14 	22 	4th 	Right 	
SUBS 						
John Martin 	C 	52 	28 	Switch 	Right 	Chinquin Cougars
Josiah Lee 	SS 	76 	21 	Sw1tch 	Right 	Atlantea Isotopes
Tyler Rissler 	IF 	5 	22 	Switch 	Left 	Fadrön Firebirds
Garred Lester 	IF 	6 	29 	Switch 	Right 	
Victor West 	OF 	7 	33 	Switch 	Left 	
Darren White 	OF 	34 	22 	Switch 	Right 	X Island Scream
Juan Ramirez 	OF 	13 	29 	Switch 	Right 	Tintown Tigers

by **Zwangzug** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:57 am

The Zwangzug Zebras!

Numbers after the teams denote their first tournament: this is mostly for personal record keeping. RPers have free rein, though I'd ask you to justify any departures from the given lineup or "rotation".

The Zebras are a defensively-minded team overall, eschewing many power hitters in favor of patience at the plate. Pitchers, likewise, tend more towards finesse than speed. There is no DH used at our home stadium, the Worm Hole (located in Spenson).

Manager: Marjorie Cobara (Zwischen Bears). A rather sullen personality who won't blow up at the media, but unlikely to be a charismatic leader within the clubhouse. That said, she's gotten the Bears to the AIBC semifinals and then set a win record for this league, so she's doing something right.

Zebra policy abandons the traditional idea of a bullpen. Instead, all twelve Zebras pitchers are starters on their professional teams (though they'll also come off the bench to work relief here). They'll start the group stage games in order; no set rules as to who comes in when, feel free to make it up if you're RPing before me (but probably not the starter for either the previous or following game).

Pitchers:
#66, Mel Pyrans, R/R, Spenson Worms, 22
#29, Priya Chowdhury, R/R, Weegham Rainmakers, 22
#40, Csaba Sipos-Nemes, L/L, Frischberg Flash, 22
#5, Sawyer Abbiani, R/R, FTC Mustangs, 22
#46, Dai Camott, L/L, Arlington Aurora, 23
#53, Gareth Amatchi, R/R, Zwischen Bears, 24
#37, Aminda Incer, L/L, FTC Werwolfs, 24
#2, Hiroto Empp-Ishikawa, R/R, Kerlagrad Dragons, 24
#19, Tikva Penmadder, L/L, Belpub Wildcats, 24
#41, Boipelo McEllow, R/R, FTC Mustangs, 24
#18, Peter Butel-Tiand, L/L, Logrove Dolphins, 24
#7, Danny Geith-Pfeno, R/R, Noh Weir Red-Tails, 24

Starting lineup:
#9, Rosalie Flishdam-Baras, second base, L/L, Nuel Panthers, 23
#14, Amir Rusensman, shortstop, R/R, Spenson Worms, 23
#24, Jen Kostomel, center field, R/R, Zwischen Bears, 24
#3, Tyler Ruska, first base, R/R, Inver Millers, 23 (or DH when needed)
#20, Sebastian Yania, third base, R/R, Arlington Aurora, 23
#8, Charlie Skriand, catcher, R/R, FTC Werwolfs, 24
#34, Leonora Tander-Call, left field, L/L, Hadiln Tigers, 22
#27, Kate Penmani-Trebs, right field, L/L, 102d Gray Sox, 23
pitcher

Bench:
#7, Benoni Karschel, middle infield, S/R, FTC Mustangs, 22
#10, Duha Grower-Coack, corner infield, R/R, Zwischen Bears, 24 (plays first and bats seventh when Ruska DHs)
#23, Heather Nibey-Bute, outfield, R/R, Nuel Panthers, 24
#6, Brian Vondle, outfield, L/L, FTC Werwolfs, 24
#12, Christopher Abbing-Kinton, catcher, R/R, Bassabook Grey Socks, 24

by **Darmen** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 2:56 pm

Darmeni National Baseball Team

Manager: Erle Rakes (#45-Eau Claire Cavaliers)
Pitching Coach: Junior Hodges (#19-Eau Claire Express)
Hiting Coach: Simón Salazar (#20-Eau Claire Bears)
Bench Coach: Rodrigo Ortiz (#21-Cadott Red Sox)
1st Base Coach: Drew Dawson (#22-Brady City Braves)
3rd Base Coach: Jimmie De La Cruz (#23-Bloomer Woodticks)
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Haven Todd (#25-Darmen City White Sox)
Trainer: Israel Salamanca (Augusta Athletics)
Ball Boy: Conor Rakes (#26-Son of the Manager)
Bat Boy: Ivan Rakes (#27-Son of the Manager)

POS  Name                Num B T Club
SP:  Maxwell Travis      #12 R R Eau Claire Cavaliers
SP:  Bart Rennold        #1  R R Eau Claire Cavaliers
SP:  Allen Grey          #34 R R Augusta Athletics
SP:  Stacey Samson       #99 L L Menomonie Eagles
SP:  Jaden Bryan         #56 L L Scott City Blue Jays
MR:  Bobbie Monday       #5  R R Eau Claire Express
MR:  Alfred Wyght        #4  L L Eau Claire Express
MR:  Gordon Neville      #2  R L LR Hawks
MR:  Shanon Fay          #17 L R Eau Claire Bears
LR:  Wade Tobin          #10 R R Eau Claire Cavaliers
SU:  Brendon Snider      #24 R R Augusta Athletics
SU:  Indigo Easom        #57 R R Eau Claire Express
CL:  Takehiko Autenberry #3  R R Scott City Blue Jays

C:   Hugo Lund           #8  R R Menomonie Eagles
C:   Hiraku Ott          #7  S R Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
1B:  Jaylen Garret       #6  S L Hallie Eagles
2B:  Ernesto Parish      #18 R R Jim Falls Sturgeons
SS:  Tim Prince          #11 R R Sherwood Conds (Civil Citizenry)
SS:  Jack Lin            #9  R R Briarshaw Hawks (Civil Citizenry)
3B:  Micky Thomas        #13 S L LR Hawks
IF:  Raeburn Wolf        #14 L L Eau Claire Bears
LF:  Noble Gary          #15 R R Tim City Athletics
CF:  Roland Payne        #16 R R Tilden Tigers
RF:  Baldric Hilton      #76 L L Darmen City White Sox
OF:  Zeke Belcher        #99 S R Bloomer Woodticks
UTIL:Jermaine Winthrop   #66 R R Brady City Braves
DH:  Tracy Cannon        #69 L R Cadott Red Sox

Batting Order-Without DH
1-Gary
2-Lund
3-Garret
4-Prince
5-Parish
6-Thomas
7-Payne
8-Hilton
9-Pitcher?

Batting Order-With DH
1-Gary
2-Ott
3-Cannon
4-Prince
5-Garret
6-Parish
7-Thomas
8-Payne
9-Hilton

Pitching Rotation
1-Travis
2-Rennold
3-Grey
4-Samson
5-Bryan

Stadium:Carson Park, Eau Claire(Capacity:3,800)

Uniforms

RP Permissions
Choose my Scorers: Yes
Choose my Lineup: No, it's already listed.
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes, but keep it realistic.
RP Injuries to my Players: No
Godmod injuries to my Players: No
Godmod other events: Yes
Designated Hitter at Home: Yes

by **Qazox** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:46 pm

No changes on the roster from WBC 23. But if this team fails to advance to a certain un-named goal, they will all be released.

MANAGER: Humberto Noesi

STARTING LINEUP (Bats/throws)
SS #17- Harold Hodgman (S/R)
LF #22- Ian Jimenez (R/R)
1B #3- Eric Hamilton (L/L)
3B #19- Ryan Dodge (R/R)
CF #27- Thomas Zimmerman (L/L)
2B #28- Arnold Espinoza (R/R)
C #37- Mike Lee (R/R)
RF #9- David Bryant (L/L)
Pitcher Spot
In Games involving a DH the DH will bat 7th with Lee and Bryant dropping to 8th and 9th respectively.

STARTING ROTATION (playoff rotation)
#14- Ramon McDonald (LHP) R16 Game 1
#49- Marie Darby (RHP) R16 Game 2
#10- Mark Hummel (RHP) R16 Game 3
#25- David Christian (LHP) ???
~~#28- Sean Reyes (RHP)~~ out for rest of WBC with broken orbital bone

BENCH (bats/throws)
1B/3B- #1 Martin Santos (R/R) DH in DH games
2B/SS- #26 Toby Wade (L/L)
INF- #33 Brian Garnett (S/L)
OF- #22 Artie Ramos (R/R)
OF- #7 Jordan Elliot (S/R)
OF- #11 Jason Jones (L/L)
UTL- #30 Roger Brooks (R/R)

BULLPEN
#18- Desmond Montero (LHP)
#15- Sean Leva (RHP)
#20- Terry Olney (RHP)
#5- Aaron Smith (RHP)
#6- David Scott (LHP)
#4- Greg Adams (LHP) CLOSER

RP PERMISSIONS BOX:
Choose my runscorers: Yes
Follow my lineup: YES
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Yes (my relievers can go in any order, except Adams who will only come in during save situations or extra innings)
Godmod scoring events: NO, unless it involves weather.
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but nothing that will take them out for more than 2 games
Godmod injuries to my players: NO
Designated Hitter at home: NO

Qazox' Home Stadiums for Group Stage:

MD1: @ Zandistan
MD2: @ Homelands our
MD3: v. Free South Califas @ Pheonix Stadium, Qazox City
MD4: @ Belshaw and Pevenessy
MD5: v. Pacificius @ National Stadium, Fromburg
MD6: v. Zandistan @ National Stadium, Fromburg
MD7: v. Homelands our @ Pheonix Stadium, Qazox City
MD8: @ Free South Califas
MD9: v. Belshaw and Pevenessy @ National Stadium, Fromburg
MD10: @ Pacificius

by **Zandistan** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:03 pm

The Zandistani Baseball Executive Council (ZBEC) is thrilled to announce their roster for the 24th World Baseball Classic, Zandistan’s first ever tournament on the international baseball stage. The ZBEC has gathered players from across the country, including from the professional ZLB, and the 25 strongest players have been chosen to represent the country. Without further ado:

To Qazox, Belshaw and Pevenessy, Homelands our, Pacificius, and Free South Califas: Better watch out, because Zandistani baseball is on the rise.

by **Michael VII** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 1:45 am

(Lycrabon, please refer to this roster now. No player changes made, but still...)

MICHAEL VII FALCONS ROSTER FOR WBC 24

Manager: Tyler Rekish (47) [Manager for West Frbiba, Played for Riverside and Jagoza State]
Third Base and Batting Coach: Jerry Onslow (43) [Hitting Coach for West Frbiba, Played for Nileside (Minors) and Frbiba State]
First Base and Pitching Coach: Michael Ostend (36) [Pitching Coach for Riverside, Played for Riverside and Riverside State]
Trainer and Physio: Geoff Asher (29) [Physio and Trainer for New Schmejgland (Minors), Played for Riverside and Jagoza]

Uniforms:
White with Blue pinstripes (Home)
Blue with Golden side panels (Away)
Blue Chest and Tan Sleeves (Alternate)

Stadium
University Field at Jagoza (52,341)
Outfield dimensions, 310' 345' 395' (Centre Field) 380'

RP Permissions:
Do what you like if you RP first, but TG me if you want any major injuries. Day-to-day injuries are fine!

Style Mod: +4

WE DO NOT USE THE DH AT HOME!

by **Ko-oren** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 2:51 am

Ko-orenite Roster for WBC XXIV

Team Information:
Team Name: Ko-orenite National Team (nickname: Greenblues)
Trigramme: KOR, bigramme: KO
Home Venue: Sraltlur State Baseball Arena (Max. Att.: 27,450)

Team Roster

No - Nickname (Last name) - Position - Throw/Bat
2  - Hidetada (Ekhiv)       - C - R/R
6  - Tsunayoshi (Luventu)   - C - R/R
12 - Yoshimune (Dasthan)    - C - R/S
20 - Ieharu (Anhatham)      - C - R/R
21 - Ienari (Anhatham)      - C - R/R
3  - Fujiwara (Kalatutrthu) - 1B - L/L
7  - Ashikaga (Ekhiv)       - 2B - R/S
13 - Minamoto (Hagru)       - 3B - S/L
14 - Nobunaga (Ohasa)       - SS - L/L
15 - Hidenobu (3-12713 (THL)- 1B - R/R
22 - Hideyoshi (Herevnusk)  - 2B - S/R
18 - Yoshinobu (Othushuno)  - 3B - L/L
4  - Shotoku (Ohasa)        - RF - R/R
8  - Godaigo (Yulai)        - CF - L/L
16 - Jinmu (Nebehu)         - LF - R/S
17 - Tenji (Nava)           - RF - L/L
23 - Gotoba (Nava)          - CF - R/S
------------------------
1  - Yoritomo (Lusinu)      - P - L/L
5  - Yoshimitsu (Patrsu)    - P - R/R
9  - Yoritsune (Nava)       - P - R/R
10 - Ieyasu (Musokr)        - P - L/S
11 - Iemitsu (Asishthe)     - P - R/R
19 - Munetaka (Retrtu)      - P - R/R
24 - Yoshinori (Othushuno)  - P - R/R
25 - Yoshiaki (Ahiga)       - P - L/L

- Starting Pitcher Rotation
1 #1 - Yoritomo
2 #5 - Yoshimitsu
3 #9 - Yoritsune
4 #10 - Ieyasu
5 #11 - Iemitsu

- Starting Lineup
1 Minamoto - 3B
2 Godaigo - CF
3 Fujiwara - 1B
4 Jinmu - LF
5 Shotoku - RF
6 Hidetada - C
7 Nobunaga - SS
8 Ashikaga - 2B
9 Pitcher - P

RP Permissions
Choose my runscorers: Y
Choose my lineup: Y
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Y
Godmod scoring events: N
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Designated Hitter at home: Y

by **Birolika** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 1:12 pm

Choose my run-scorers: Y
Choose my lineup: Y
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y (Don't kill more than two of my players)
RP injuries to my players: Y (Don't kill too many)
Godmod injuries to my players: Y (Same as above)
Eject my players: Y
DH used at home: Y
Godmod other events: Y

Birolika baseball roster

Pitchers

Starting

Name		Throws	Bats	
John Rogick	R	R
Lucas Peel	L	R
Martin Belton	L	L
John Hock	R	L
Oswald Yacks	R	R
Ewan Froll	L	L

Bullpen

Simon Polch 	L	R	Mid-Reliever
Tim Asil	R	R	Mid-Reliever
Wesley Cash	R	R	8th innings
Alan Squash	R	R	Closer

Batting lineup

Name		Fielding position	Bats		
Freddy Bronx 	CF			L			 
Jack Harlow 	1B			R
Peter Zanders 	SS			R
Daniel Winters 	RF			L
James Chester 	LF			R
Tim Ocks 	2B			R
Ryan Helk 	C			R
Brian Munster 	3B			R

DH if required:

Reg Molten	DH			L

Bench

Pitchers

Name		Throws	Bats	
Dean Porton	L	R
Adun Gonzalez	R	R
Hue Miggins	L	L


Infielders

Name		Fielding Position	Bats
David Benchers	1B			L
Garret Yook	2B			R

Outfielders

Fred Pielsley	CF			R
Bob Roggs	RF			R

Well Birolika are entering the World Baseball Classic, and we're all asking ourselves is it really a good idea? On the one hand we do enjoy baseball, who doesn't? The sun coming down on your neck as you watch the game slowly pass the afternoon by while you drink a cool beer. However that's just the problem, we don't have the weather for stuff like that. It rains ALL the time, not only that but also the rain ruins beer. Nevermind, it's too late now. Thinking about it though, our players are good and also there is somewhere warm in Birolika. I'm talking about the island of Choggawallington, named after Peter Choggswallington of Peldon; it's a warmish island in the large lake to the south of Birolika which is warm due to certain weather patterns in the area. The island is sort of part of Peldon, but it's very suburban, warm, expensive and has the Pods Arena, home to the Peldon Pods. It has a 57,500 capacity which will be full of chanting Peldon fans (until we lose when we'll sell them to you dirt cheap). Anyway, until the first match ADIOS!

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC XXIV - LYCRABON

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC XXIV - LYCRABON

Qazox WBC 24 Roster

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