About The League
16 clubs. 6 months. 1 trophy. Assess and bid for major league talent. Scout and draft prospects. Endure the agony and ecstasy of the most grueling season in fantasy sports. Make the difficult decisions necessary to forge a dynasty. Think you can best seasoned veterans of fantasy and simulation baseball? Then contact the Commissioner.
Official Rules Updated for 2011
The Official Rules have been updated for the 2011 season. All general managers should ensure they are familiar with the changes. Questions and clarification requests can be raised in the forum. For reference, the following sections have been updated:
- §4 (Pitching scoring categories)
- §8 (Minor League Draft start date & selection time limit)
- §11 (Players in the minor leagues eligible for FAAB)
- §13 (Reserve Roster combined with Disabled List)
- §15 (No penalty for deceased players during the season)
The changes above, as well as streamlined wording, are identified in red text in the Official Rules.
Key Sections of the Official Rules
After a month of continuous discussion the Official Rules are ready for the inaugural season. While a traditional rotisserie league at heart, the 3·2 Rotisserie Baseball League has embraced a number of non-traditional rules in order to enhance the challenge and distinguish the league from other rotisserie and fantasy leagues and formats.
It is the responsibility of general managers to ensure they are thoroughly familiar with the Official Rules. In particular, general managers should be aware of key sections where we diverge from traditional rotisserie and standard fantasy baseball. The following are some of the more critical or unusual rules that could impact decision-making for the major league auction and during the first season.
Major League Auction Duration and System Requirements
The league uses CBS Sportsline Baseball Commissioner and, as a result, the auction is held using the CBS Sportsline Baseball Commissioner Live Auction functionality. Live Auction requires an Internet browser with current versions of Flash and Java plug-ins installed in order to function properly.
All general managers should also plan ahead for an extended live major league auction session prior to MLB Opening Day. This will be scheduled well in advance for one long auction session.
Key Sections: §7
Major League Roster
Instead of the standard 23-player roster divided into active and bench players, major league rosters have 25 players whose performance impacts scoring week-in and week-out. Despite the increased number of players on the major league roster, the traditional $260 major league auction budget remains.
While all positions must be filled, general managers have flexibility in terms of how some core roles are filled. For example, a major league roster pitching staff must have 10 pitchers, with at least three starters and four relievers. However, a general manager can decide whether to allocate the three swingman spots to starters, relievers, or any combination of the two roles.
Minor League Roster
All clubs have a five-man minor league roster in addition to the major league roster. The minor leagues are for pure prospects and clubs can retain prospects in the minor leagues without a salary from season to season until the right time for promotion to the major league roster. Prospects lose their minor league status once they are promoted to the major league roster.
Scoring Categories
Unlike traditional rotisserie 4x4 scoring categories or the standard fantasy 5x5 categories, players on the major league roster generate results based on Hits, OBP, SLG, Runs, RBI, and SB-CS (Net Steals) for batters and IP, Wins+QS+Saves, ERA, WHIP, K, and K/BB for pitchers.
Key Sections: §4
Weekly Transactions
To accommodate the non-rotisserie lives of general managers, the league uses weekly transactions instead of time-consuming and enthusiasm-draining daily transactions.
Key Sections: No Specific Sections
Reserve List
Players on the major league roster can be placed on the reserve list. Up to five players listed on the MLB disabled list or no longer on an MLB 25-man roster can be placed on the reserve list.
Roster Protection and Contracts
Because clubs can protect up to seven players from the major league roster and three players from the minor league roster, general managers need to consider the impact of player transactions on their longer term plans, as well as which players protected over multiple seasons should have their protection extended via an option year or long term contract. A thorough understanding of the mechanics of roster protection, contracts, and penalties for breaking long term contracts is essential to sustained success in the league.
Key Sections: §16