[USML Announce] USML 2008 Draft Day Information
Andrew Klein
anrklein at gmail.com
Thu Mar 13 11:18:22 EDT 2008
I'm ok with laptops, internet, and even Winick's direct connect red
phone to Shandler.
Bring it on.
-Andy
Sent from my iPod
On Mar 13, 2008, at 12:01 PM, springkerb at aol.com wrote:
> OK w/ laptops. Not OK w/ internet access.
>
> Mark
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JOHN FRUIT, FAF ADVISORS <jfruit1 at bloomberg.net>
> To: announce at usml.net
> Sent: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:40 am
> Subject: RE: [USML Announce] USML 2008 Draft Day Information
>
> I personally do not have an issue with anyone bringing a laptop.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard Robbins <announce at usml.net>
> At: 3/13 10:33:09
>
> Those with laptops do not have additional information -- just
> additional
> technology.
>
> We could certainly ban laptops, but we've tolerated them for so long
> that I
> think it would be wrong to do so this close to the draft.
>
> -- Rich
>
> _____
>
> From: announce-bounces at usml.net [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net]
> On Behalf
> Of Blocker, Mark B.
> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 10:19 AM
> To: USML Announcements
> Subject: RE: [USML Announce] USML 2008 Draft Day Information
>
>
> Rich:
>
> I would be fine prohibiting internet access for the reasons you
> identify.
> I admit I did not consider that issue when I sent around the e-mail;
> I was
> really more concerned about those who draft with software (isn't
> that an
> advantage too?). However, like you, I will happily follow the will
> of the
> league on this one.
>
>
> _____
>
> From: announce-bounces at usml.net [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net]
> On Behalf
> Of Richard Robbins
> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 10:14 AM
> To: 'USML Announcements'
> Subject: RE: [USML Announce] USML 2008 Draft Day Information
>
>
> Thanks Mark.
>
> I've got one issue to raise related to draft day logistics.
>
> I've always been uncomfortable with the notion that some people
> would have
> internet access during a draft while others don't. It seems to me
> that we
> should discourage people from having internet access during the
> draft. How
> do others feel about this? If the consensus is that it's not a
> problem,
> I'll certainly come prepared to tap into the network, on the other
> hand, I
> think that the better approach is not to do so.
>
> What say the league on this one?
>
> -- Rich
>
> _____
>
> From: announce-bounces at usml.net [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net]
> On Behalf
> Of Blocker, Mark B.
> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:06 AM
> To: announce at usml.net
> Subject: [USML Announce] USML 2008 Draft Day Information
>
>
>
> Gang:
>
> Here is the information for draft day 2008.
>
> When: Saturday, March 15, at 8:00 a.m. (sharp)
>
> Where: Sidley Austin LLP, One South Dearborn Street, Chicago (38th
> floor)
>
> How to get in: Each league owner is listed on the guest list for this
> Saturday. When you arrive, you will need to present a drivers
> license or
> state ID, so please bring one of those. After your ID is verified,
> you will
> be issued a badge that will allow you to go through the security
> lanes to
> get to the elevators. Take the elevator to the 38th floor. When
> you get
> off of the elevator, turn west (away from the lake) and go through the
> silver door (which will be ajar). The draft room (38W15) is right
> behind
> those doors.
>
> Food/beverage: Two simple rules. First, absolutely no alcohol.
> Second,
> bring any food you want to consumer during the draft. I do not
> believe
> there are vending machines that are easily accessed, so please bring
> stuff.
>
>
> Lunch: The draft will certainly go through lunch. I would recommend
> bringing something for lunch so that we can avoid slowing down the
> draft.
>
> Computer/internet: The draft room has loads of computer and internet
> facilities. I believe there is a wired port available in front of
> each
> chair (along with electrical outlets), so feel free to bring
> computers (and
> you can have internet access).
>
> Call-in information: Jim, the number is 312-507-0446.
>
> IMPORTANT POST-DRAFT: After the draft, please submit a piece of
> paper that
> shows (a) your drafted roster, with a star next to the names of
> players that
> were retained pre-draft, and for each player, their current position
> and
> salary; (b) a list of players acquired in the rotation draft, along
> with the
> following information: MLB team or other affiliation, position, and
> salary;
> and (c) a list of any week 1 roster moves.
>
> How to reach me: If you need to reach me on or before draft day,
> either
> e-mail me at Sidley or call me on my cell at 847-571-4114.
>
> -- Mark B.
>
>
>
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