[USML Announce] USML 2007 - Rosters

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Gang:
 
  Well, the 2007 season is almost upon us.  This will be our 19th  year of 
league existence.  While I am somewhat later than usual with my  annual kick-off 
e-mail, I promise to get back into the swing of things  shortly.  I have two 
items to cover today.
 
  First, retention rosters.  The constitutionally mandated  deadline is March 
15.  However, because this day falls on a weekday, as in  years past, I am 
extending the deadline to the following Saturday.  This  means that retention 
rosters will be due on Saturday, March 17, by 5:00  p.m.  This avoids having to 
figure out freeze lists in the midst  of a busy work week (or, in Brad's case, 
in between composition of league-wide  e-mails and trade phone calls).
 
  Retention rosters should be submitted as follows.  Please  e-mail them to 
_usmltrans at aol.com_ (mailto:usmltrans at aol.com) ; you may  also send a 
league-wide e-mail if you choose.  When you submit your roster,  please indicate the 
player's name, new salary (if changed), and new contract  status.  If you are 
adding one year to the contract, the status should be  listed as LT08; if two 
years, LT09, if three years, LT10.  Please consult  the rules carefully on 
number of players you can retain.
 
  Second, stat service.  We have used TQ Stats for many  years.  Its 
principal advantages are (1) its cheap, and (2) its  familiar.  Some league members 
have suggested switching to All Star  Stats.  It principal advantage is that it 
is more robust, but it also more  expensive ($45 per team).  I am indifferent 
between the two services, but I  am sensitive to league members who want to 
save money.  I therefore think  that we should switch only if there is 
substantial agreement to do so.   Please respond by e-mail indicating your preference.
 
  Information about draft day will be circulated later.  Let me  know if you 
have any other questions.
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