A couple days ago, I posted an example of what instructions for an APBA mail series for baseball might look like. I have to admit, they pale in comparison to what John Briggs put together for his team in the Roberto Clemente Memorial Baseball Association.
Not only are they complete and are prepared for every situation but John’s instructions add a bit of humor as well (Ryne Duren is your advanced scout?)
I admit there were a few eventualities I missed in my notes such as when to hit and run and when to pull your defense close. John’s instruction sheet addresses these.
Below are screen captures of John’s instructions for his Syracuse PD Blue (click to enlarge). You can also download the set of instructions in Excel format.
John’s comments:
It has the MLB team for my guys because some managers don’t pull out opponents cards until they play the games. It also has defense ratings of pitchers because some managers don’t pull out pitcher cards. I prefer the bullpen chart to give the "home" manager a little better idea of who I would like to come in for the situation.
Thanks, John for submitting this. It’s a good chance to see how other leagues approach these kind of things!
The radio broadcasts have to be terrible.
I like Singleton & Leiter. I tolerate Michael because he is a big time (cough) YES man.
@Beignet yeah and with Jennie Finch as trainer, i wonder how many Syracuse players are jaking it. :)
We don’t get much done on the AAA team either. Usually listening to the coaches is a good thing but not here and too many guys going to the those trainers.