[USML Announce] USML - TQStats page up and running

[Richard E. Robbins]

Thanks Mark.
 
I appreciate automatic handling of FAAB bidding but I wouldn't want to use
it if it forced us to alter our rules or kept us from revising our rules as
we've been discussing.  While contingent bidding is annoying, I've always
considered it to be a necessary evil.  If I have ten dollars left in FAAB
money and want to bid on one player and if I don't get him then bid on
another I think I should be able to bid accordingly.  Are you saying that
the automatic system won't handle that?
 
-- Rich


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Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:02 AM
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Subject: [USML Announce] USML - TQStats page up and running


League:
 
  I have renewed our subscription to TQ Stats, so our web page is now up and
running.  Each of you should have received an e-mail with instructions on
how to re-register your team; please do so promptly so all of our
information is updated.  As you will see, I have put a placeholder in for
"Buddha's team," which should change to his official team name once he
registers.  For ease of administration, Buddha's team now appears where the
Riptorns previously appeared, so it will appear as if Buddha has a full
roster of players.
 
  For the time being, no changes will be made to the web page (e.g., waiver
of players who have FA contract status or moved to the NL), so there is no
need to notify me of those sorts of errors.  I expect we will make the first
changes to the web page after roster freeze day.  Take some time to roam
around the site because the look and format of the site has changed.
 
  I have for this year enabled the feature that allows the web page to
handle FAAB bidding.  During the first few weeks of the season, we will
continue our practice of sending e-mails to the commissioner with FAAB bids,
but if the system works properly, we will discontinue that practice.
However, to implement the automated FAAB bidding process, I propose we make
whatever changes are necessary to our rules to accommodate it, including the
elimination of nettlesome "contingent" bidding.  I will do some
investigating during the next few weeks to determine whether contingent
bidding would be permitted under the automated system.  Note: trades will
still have to run through the commissioner via e-mail.  
 
  Enjoy the new site.  Let me know if you notice any problems.
 
  -- Mark B.
 

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