[USML Announce] Let The Real Games Begin!

[Jeffrey Winick]

Brad Lee,

Interesting.  You list 6 teams but state that there are only 5 
contenders.  Who's the odd man out?

And is it really worth making a prediction when you've identified half 
the league as your potential winner.  Not really going out on a limb 
much here, huh?

Jeff


-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com>
To: USML Announcements <announce at usml.net>
Sent: Thu, Apr 5, 2012 10:47 am
Subject: [USML Announce] Let The Real Games Begin!


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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