[USML Announce] Let The Real Games Begin!

[Brad Jansen]

Finally, it's Opening Day in America. I cannot wait for the White Sox to
begin their 2012 campaign in Texas tomorrow and wonder how many games
they'll play before we get an opportunity to see who may close out the rare
victory.

Based on the league's current rosters, owners' in-season trade tendencies
(and, with regards to owners who do trade, the quality of their moveable
parts), and the depth of teams already stung by injury, I boldly predict
the following teams as:

*CONTENDERS*

Angry Young Men
Berliners
Nukes
Mighty Red Hots
Lake Michigan Calamari
Flaming Brats

Mind you, that list does not project their order of finish. But I think the
2012 champion will emerge from among those 5 teams.The champion will have
to make bold, decisive moves on the trade front to reach the finish line
first. Each team has its share of shortcomings, but can rectify at least
some of them with its available talent pool.

With respect to the rest of the league, those teams (i) elected to rebuild
going into the draft, (ii) did not have a strong draft, (iii) already have
been ravaged by too many injuries to sustain the long and bitter war ahead,
or (iv) some combination of (ii) and (iii).

I encourage you to weigh in, but keep your remarks civil.
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