[USML Announce] USML - expansion

[Jim Barrett]

I have a hard time getting past the fact that when I came in, I started from scratch. So did Dennis, Buddha, the re-established Riptorns, etc.  There are always going to be different teams at different stages of development and some won't be too far from starting from scratch even though they played the previous year. The new owner will have lots of cash to make a splash in the draft. I don't think a new owner starting from ground zero significantly diminishes the competition that the rest of the teams face from all the other owners. And I don't think we need to worry about "enticing" a new owner with an establish team. As mentioned above, plenty of owners started from scratch before. Plus we want new owners in for the long haul and not just in it for a season or two.

Jim

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> On Jan 30, 2015, at 8:16 AM, Blocker, Mark B. <mblocker at sidley.com> wrote:
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> I think we should consider changing our practice entirely, not just letting him keep 4 or 5 (although good compromise Rick).  I would prefer to have a competitive tenth team.  I fully understand that Dennis had to start from scratch, and he has been an excellent addition to the league.  I just think it would enhance the experience to put a new owner on a somewhat level playing field.
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> From: announce [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Gammons
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 7:03 AM
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> Maybe a compromise?  How about allowing him to keep 4 or 5 players instead of the standard 9?
>    Rick
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> On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 6:34 AM, Doug Shabelman <Doug.Shabelman at burnsent.com> wrote:
> Scratch and sounds good. 
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> Packers suck. 
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> On Jan 30, 2015, at 6:07 AM, Jim Barrett <chicagojab at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Start from scratch for sure.
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> On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:23 PM, Mark Blocker <blockermark at gmail.com> wrote:
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> League:
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>   I may have located a potential new owner.  Some of you may remember when the league was founded in 1989 that one of the franchises was the Lubeasts, owned by my college roommate Frank Luby.  Frank has been playing roto for years off and on, and recently told me that his current league is folding.  He was enthusiastic when I told him there was an opening in our league.
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>   Let me know what others think of Frank re-joining the league. Assuming people are in favor, I plan to talk with him over the weekend to give him a description of the league and make sure its a fit (and that he is available on draft day).  Also, for clarity, let me know if you think he would start from scratch or take over the current Red Hots roster.
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>   If other league members have other potential candidates, let everyone know by email.
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>   -- Mark
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