[USML Announce] Let The Real Games Begin!

[Brad Jansen]

Jeffrey,
  Math was never a strong suit, which is why I left money on the table at
the draft.  And I think eliminating one-half the league from contention at
this early going is a rather strong statement. I have neither the staff nor
expensive software to refine this analysis further at this time.  If you
have something intelligent to add to the discussion, I encourage you to do
so.
Regards,
Brad

On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 10:52 AM, Jeffrey Winick <jhwinick at aol.com> wrote:

> 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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