#1.

LEAGUE FILES - HOW DOES OUR PROCESS WORK?

The Commissioner will post a MGR UPDATE ONLY league back-up file at the start of each block at the Flory Website.  Each manager will RESTORE this file in their SOMBB computer game.  Once the league file has been restored, each GM  will be able to view the current league information.  

NOTE:  It is important during the off-season to always use the latest commissioner league backup file when submitting a MGR file for update in order to avoid roster errors.

The MGR UPDATE ONLY league back-up file is used to allow each GM the opportunity to update their default computer manager file (eligibles, lineups & rotation).  Once the GM has made all of their necessary team changes, they post an updated MGR file at the Flory site.  A minimum deadline of 72 hours will be given for this update.  

NOTE:  We allow 26 man active rosters up until rosters expand later in the season as per our USFBL Schedule.

The Commissioner will download all of the MGR files from the Flory site and will import them into the league file on his computer.  Once the deadline has passed, the Commissioner will post an UPDATED PLAY BALL, league back-up file in order to allow each GM the opportunity to begin play for the given block indicated in the file description.  Each GM will RESTORE this league back-up file in their SOMBB computer game prior to starting the block.  

NOTE:  It is imperative that the GM only play their given block of ROAD games using the latest league file in order to avoid issues with rosters that especially becomes a factor towards the end of the regular season when usage issues arise.

A typical deadline to complete a block is at least 7 days.  Then the process repeats for the next block.

#2.

UPDATING MGR FILE - WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE!

The following tasks must be done prior to uploading your updated MGR file.

• Promote/Demote Minor Leaguers
• Update Default Lineups (complete; Superhal lineup)
• Update Computer Manager (complete; Pitchers, Starter Schedule, Batters, Manager Tendencies, Superhal Baserunning, & Superhal bullpen) 
• Verify Usage for ALL players!
• Advise the Commissioner of any team issues immediately

NOTE:  Superhal is optional but, highly recommended for those that want the most control of their players in HAL managed games.  

NOTE:  The Commissioner can help any manager that is interested in knowing more about how to use this advanced feature.

File Naming:  XXX1.mgr - is a good example on what to name your file prior to posting to Flory.  In this example, this file is for Team XXX for Block 1, XXX is your assigned three letter abbreviation for your team.  You may find this information by highlighting your team within the game. 

SOME TIPS - "Update Computer Manager"

1. Be sure to select NEVER for your Starting pitchers so that the HAL will not use them in relief.
2. Double click on individual pitchers and batters to specify additional settings for HAL.

SOME TIPS - "Update Default Lineups"

1. Lineup #1 is for LHP, Lineup #2 is for RHP, Lineup #3 is for REVERSE LHP and Lineup #4 is for REVERSE RHP.
2. You can edit your lineups to include any special note on when to use them.  For example you might want to indicate when to use a REVERSE lineup:  REVLHP(3+) - this description would indicate to the opposing manager that you would like this reverse lineup vs his Starting Left Hand Pitcher to be used only if the REV LHP had a balance rating of 3 or higher!

#3.

PLAYING SCHEDULED LEAGUE GAMES - HOW IS THIS DONE?

SOME TIPS - "Starting a League Game"

1. Select FILE->NEW SCHEDULED while the USFBL league is highlighted.
2. Select your first Road game for the block.
3. Toggle this game from HOLD to MANUAL
4. Select Play Day.
5. Select Manual at the next screen.
6. Make sure DH or NON DH has been properly selected based on the league you are in.
7. Verify VISITING TEAM MANAGER -> HUMAN.
8. Verify HOME TEAM MANAGER -> COMPUTER.
9. Verify that the CREATE GAMES RESULTS FILE box is checked.
10. Verify that the correct LINEUP is being used against your particular LHP, REVLHP, RHP or REVRHP starter.  It is the managers responsibility for ensuring that the PROPER LINEUPS are selected before starting each game.
11. Note:  It is expected that each GM rest both teams fully before the start of every new series.

#4.

I'M FINISHED MY BLOCK OF ROAD GAMES - NOW WHAT DO I DO?

At the conclusion of a league game, each GM should follow the instructions listed below.

TIPS TO SAVE THE BOXSCORE:

1. Select GET BOXSCORE.
2. Select the listed Subset boxes ie., Team vs. Team, Home vs. Road, Day vs. Night and Subsets by Month ie., HIT OKAY on the next screen.
3. Select BOXSCORE, PAC and SCORESHEET.
4. Select COMMENT in order to enter a note about the game (this is optional but, adds a nice touch!).
5. Select SAVE
6. Name the file - SEE BELOW.
7. Select SAVE

GAME - BOXSCORE FILE NAMING EXAMPLE:  BLK1TOR@MMTG1APRIL12004

The above example would be a game between TOR @ MMT in Block 1, Game 1 of the series with a schedule date of April 2004.

TIPS TO SEND YOUR BOXSCORES:

After a manager has completed all of their road games for any given block they must zip all of the "boxscores", into a single file to post to our Flory site.

BOXSCORE ZIP FILE NAMING EXAMPLE:  BTORBLK1.zip - Boxscore files for TOR for Block 01.

1. Before each series make sure your c:\cdrombb\print directory is empty.  It is always a good idea to store all league files in a separate directory on your computer until the Commissioner has sent out the results indicating that no problems have occurred.
2. Create a zip file containing all the boxscores saved in your print directory.
3. Name the zip per the above.
4. Post the zip file to the Flory site.

TIPS TO SEND YOUR RESULTS FILES (EXPORTS):

After a manager has completed all of their road games for any given block they must zip all of the "game result files" = EXPORTS, into a single file to post to the Flory site.

EXPORT ZIP FILE NAMING EXAMPLE:  ETORBLK1.zip - Export files for TOR for Block 01.

1. Before each series make sure your c:\cdrombb\export directory is empty.  It is always a good idea to store all league files in a separate directory on your computer until the Commissioner has sent out the results indicating that no problems have occurred.
2. Create a zip file containing the results files located in your export directory. There should be two files for each game played (one for the home team (H) and one for the road team (V)).
3. Name the zip file per the above.
4. Post the zip file to the Flory site.

1. Visit our USFBL forum:  http://usfleagues.net/forum/index.php
2. Select the Subforum named: Results
3. Select the USFBL team that you played in the block
4. Reply to this topic
5. Cut and Past the boxscore you saved earlier in the body of the message and put the code tag at the front of the boxscore and at the end of the boxscore as exactly shown in the example below.  The code tag must be identical for it to work properly

[code]BOXSCORE: 2019 Vancouver Vampires At 2019 Misty Mountain Hoppers     4/7/2019

   Vampires           AB  R  H RBI AVG     Hoppers            AB  R  H RBI AVG

  J.Bell DH           5  0  0  0 .111     R.Tapia CF          5  1  4  0 .800 

  M.Betts CF          3  0  1  0 .222     A.Jones RF          4  0  2  0 .500 

  A.Rendon 3B         2  0  1  1 .273   A-L.Brinson RF        1  0  0  0 .000 

  M.Moreland 1B       4  0  1  0 .429     J.Realmuto C        5  1  2  0 .400 

  Y.Grandal C         4  0  0  0 .154     M.Yastrzemski LF    4  0  1  0 .250 

  B.Harper RF         2  0  1  0 .308     K.Davis DH          5  1  3  2 .600 

  J.Altuve 2B         4  0  0  0 .176     M.Chavis 2B         4  1  2  0 .500 

  S.Wilkerson LF      4  1  1  1 .143     M.Cabrera 1B        4  0  1  0 .250 

  N.Lopez SS          4  1  1  0 .143   B-B.Drury 1B          0  0  0  0 ---- 

                                          D.Bote 3B           4  1  1  3 .250 

                                          L.Urias SS          4  0  0  0 .000 

                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---     

         Totals      32  2  6  2                 Totals      40  5 16  5

 A-Subbed Defensively (RF) For Jones In 8th Inning

B-Subbed Defensively (1B) For Cabrera In 8th Inning

 Vampires........ 0 0 0  0 2 0  0 0 0  -  2  6  0

Hoppers......... 2 0 0  0 0 0  3 0    -  5 16  0

 Vampires (1-3)           IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA

D.Duffy                   5      10   2   2   1   3   0 119   3.60

J.James LOSS(0-1)         1 2/3   3   2   2   0   1   0  29  10.80

J.Hader                   0 1/3   1   1   1   0   1   1   6  27.00

M.Albers                  1       2   0   0   0   1   0  16   0.00

Totals                    8      16   5   5   1   6   1

 Hoppers (1-0)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA

J.Flaherty WIN(1-0)       7       6   2   2   2   4   1 112   2.57

S.Lugo SAVE(1st)          2       0   0   0   0   4   0  29   0.00

Totals                    9       6   2   2   2   8   1

 ATTENDANCE- 39,913 DATE- Friday, April 7th 2019 TIME- Night WEATHER- Good

UMPIRES- Tim McClelland, Eric Cooper, Gary Cederstrom, Ted Barrett

T- 3:15

LEFT ON BASE- Vampires: 8  Hoppers:12

DOUBLE PLAYS- Vampires: 0  Hoppers: 0

DOUBLES- A.Rendon(2nd), M.Moreland(1st), K.Davis(1st), M.Cabrera(1st)

HOME RUNS- S.Wilkerson(1st), D.Bote(1st)

RBIs- A.Rendon(2nd), S.Wilkerson(1st), K.Davis-2(2nd), D.Bote-3(3rd)

SACRIFICE FLIES- A.Rendon

WALKS- M.Betts, B.Harper, M.Yastrzemski

HIT BY PITCH- A.Rendon, B.Harper

STRIKE OUTS- J.Bell, M.Moreland-2, Y.Grandal, B.Harper, J.Altuve, S.Wilkerson,

             N.Lopez, A.Jones, J.Realmuto, K.Davis, M.Chavis-2, L.Urias

PASSED BALLS- Y.Grandal

2-out RBI- K.Davis-2, D.Bote-3

RLISP 2-out- M.Moreland, M.Cabrera-3, J.Altuve-2, J.Realmuto, D.Bote-2, K.Davis

TEAM RISP- Vampires: 0 for 5  Hoppers: 2 for 11

 Khris Davis had 3 base hits and 2 RBI as the Misty Mountain Hoppers defeated

the Vancouver Vampires by a score of 5 to 2 at Miller Park.

 Jack Flaherty(1-0) delivered a fine performance for Misty Mountain.  He went 7

innings allowing 6 hits and 2 walks.  For the game Misty Mountain out-hit

Vancouver 16 to 6. 

 Seth Lugo recorded the save, his 1st.  Josh James(0-1) was the loser in

relief.  He allowed 3 hits and no walks in 1 and 2/3 innings.

 [/code]