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Subject: RIBC Qualifiying Leagues: 2007
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Thu, Feb 15, 2007, 16:59
I have sent out 16 invitations for the 2007 RotoGuru Invitational Baseball Challenge. Thus far, I have 15 acceptances. I have yet to hear from the defending champion, Holt. On the assumption that he will return to defend, I think it’s time to begin the organization process for the Qualifying Leagues.
As background, the RIBC invitations went to the top 6 in last year’s RIBC (excluding me), plus the top three teams in each of the two AAA leagues, plus the winner of each of three AAA leagues. One of the qualifying RIBC managers, IAC, has opted not to participate this year, so I invited the next best finisher from the RIBC to fill that slot. Here are the 16 managers in the 2007 RIBC:
Holt (pending acceptance)
Trip
Dave R
Athletics Guy
Guru
Blue Hen
KrazyKoalaBears
Building 7
Peter N.
StLCards
filthy
tosh
philsphan
Flying Polack
Bags
JTSERB
If Holt should decline, then I will decide on one additional manager TBD.
We will again form two AAA leagues. The following teams will have first priority in filling those 32 spots:
1. Teams finishing 9-15 in last year’s RIBC. The last place manager failed to participate for most of the 2006 season, and will not be eligible for a AAA slot this year.
2. Teams finishing 4-8 in each of the two AAA leagues
3. Teams finishing 2-6 in each of the three AA leagues last season.
This list comprises 32 teams, as follows:
RIBC 9-15 (7 teams)
JeffG
Jumpball
Chris
CanEHdian Pride
Hubble
Toral
MC&TB
AAA 4-8 (10 teams)
JL
Uptown Bombers
MattinglyintheHall
Andrew the Athletic
slackjawed yokels
ksoze
loki
darkside
Cobwebs
Species
AA 2-6 (15 teams)
Electroman
In It To Win It(?)
C1-NRB
TD
Bash Brothers
allhair allstars
Smith32
RoboGuru
Turdbosses
MBT
allhair goes yard
mjd's Dman special
Pancho Villa
Aggy
Norwich Navigators
In some cases, I’ve simply listed the team name, as I don’t know the manager’s name. It looks like allhair may have actually managed two of those teams, and if so, there is still one slot available.
To the extent that we have additional openings for AAA slots, I suggest that we offer them to teams finishing 9th or 10th in a AAA league and to teams finishing 7-8 in a AA league. The 10 managers satisfying those criteria may be accepted to fill known open spots, first come, first served. In other words, start a waiting list!
We will also have as many AA leagues as necessary to fulfill the interest. Managers not on the AAA priority list may begin forming those leagues now.
We do need a manager to commish each of the Qualifying Leagues. In the past, we have generally had ample volunteers for this important role. In general, it will be the first duty of each commish to coordinate the organization of the league.
I anticipate that the RIBC will begin to draft sometime in the March 7-10 time frame. The regular season opens on Sunday, April 1, and these drafts have a tendency to require about 2.5 weeks.
Anyone want to commish a QL? |
| 1 | Mikel
ID: 26171517
Thu, Feb 15, 2007, 18:10
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Having never been in a RIBC league, I'd like to try my hand this year if a slot becomes available in the minor leagues.
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| 2 | Species
Leader
ID: 07724916
Thu, Feb 15, 2007, 18:14
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I'll Commish the Pacific Coast League this year since we lost filthy to the majors. Hell I pretty much Commished it last year....not only was he filthy but he was pretty lax in his Commish duties ;-)
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| 3 | Rob J
ID: 570581013
Thu, Feb 15, 2007, 18:21
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I would love to take a shot at an AA league
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| 4 | Khahan
ID: 80111523
Thu, Feb 15, 2007, 20:01
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I skipped out last season, but believe I'm ready to come back and defend my 6th place finish from 2 years ago!
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| 5 | ksoze
Leader
ID: 04619323
Thu, Feb 15, 2007, 21:45
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I'm in for AAA.
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| 6 | allhair allstars
Sustainer
ID: 50902421
Thu, Feb 15, 2007, 22:14
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Guru,
I did have two teams qualify at the AA level -- I managed a team in the Sally league and then ended up commishing the Coast to Coast league, which allowed me to have two teams on a technicality. One of those slots is obviously now forfeit.
I'm in for a AAA slot.
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| 7 | Smith32
ID: 2103514
Thu, Feb 15, 2007, 22:20
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I'm in for AAA also.
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| 8 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Thu, Feb 15, 2007, 23:45
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Glad this came out today! Starting Friday AM 02/16 I'll be away until Sunday 02/25, with no Internet access.
With the IAC dropout, looks like I ended up one out of the money to stay in RIBC. Count me in for AAA. Save me a slot. One of the commishioners please email me the signup info and I'll sign up when I return.
If no one else wants to step forward as AAA commish, I'll be glad to step in when I return.
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| 9 | mjd
Sustainer
ID: 501381415
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 00:07
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AAA here
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| 10 | JL
ID: 591401523
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 00:41
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I'm back in for AAA.
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| 11 | Weykool
Leader
ID: 41750315
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 00:47
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As a 7th place finisher in the Coast to coast league I would like to put my name on the list for a AAA alternate spot.
If there is not an opening I am up for another stint in AA.
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| 12 | Jack Hammers
Donor
ID: 236482918
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 01:01
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in for AA
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| 13 | Da Bomb
Donor
ID: 487112814
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 01:21
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I finished 9th in AAA, so I guess I'll go on the waiting list?
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| 14 | youngroman
ID: 3751268
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 02:57
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AA for me.
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| 15 | holt
ID: 590581711
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 03:08
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sorry Guru, I don't check that old e-mail much. I'm in.
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| 16 | rheo
ID: 444201319
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 07:16
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I'm interested in AA thanks
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| 17 | darkside
Achiever
ID: 3590317
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 07:55
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I'm in for AAA.
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| 18 | darkside
Achiever
ID: 3590317
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 07:55
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email
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| 19 | philflyboy
ID: 111012139
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 08:12
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if you are still looking for people to participate I am interested. AA is a great place to start
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| 20 | wolfer
ID: 24148211
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 09:12
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Since I finished 8th in the Sally league last year, I would also like to add my name to the AAA waiting list. If there is not an opening, I am up for an AA spot.
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| 21 | I hate Philadelphia
ID: 1104812
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 09:23
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I'd like to get a spot in one of the leagues this year.
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| 22 | MikeV
SuperDude
ID: 25924115
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 10:33
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I'm in for AA
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| 23 | I hate Philadelphia
ID: 1104812
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 10:45
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| 24 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 10:53
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Not sure if MUDGE (turdbosses from Sally league) will post, but he informed me that he wants to be in the same league with me, as we work and talk trash together. If the waiting list opens up for me and AAA (seems unlikely as my 9th place finish last year) then he will take a spot in AAA. If I don't make the cut, again (bitter bitter), then he will play in the Sally league, and forfeit his spot in AAA.
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| 25 | Nerfherders
ID: 501035289
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 11:04
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AA for me this year.
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| 26 | dror
ID: 5283329
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 12:13
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I would like to play in a AA league
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| 27 | C1-NRB
ID: 24954318
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 13:00
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After toiling two seasons in AA, I gladly accept a promotion to AAA.
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| 28 | MBT
ID: 1101612
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 13:06
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I'll accept the invite to AA, thanks.
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| 29 | Mikel
ID: 3315489
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 15:25
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| 30 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 16:12
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MC and I aren't going to play baseball this year, solo or as a team. Please don't hold a AAA slot for us.
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| 31 | Species
Leader
ID: 07724916
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 16:29
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That leaves 3 AAA spots open (MC&TB, allhair and Turdbosses (nice name!)). Guru said replacements are on a first come, first served basis. Thus, it would seem that the following have formed the waiting line (in order):
Weykool
Da Bomb
wolfer
Thus, I would assume all 3 are now qualified for AAA participation. Others fitting the criteria (9th or 10th in AAA last year, or 7th/8th in AA) should post their desire for the next AAA spot.
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| 32 | allhair allstars
Sustainer
ID: 50902421
Fri, Feb 16, 2007, 19:59
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Species, I just sent you an email...
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| 33 | Khahan
ID: 80111523
Sat, Feb 17, 2007, 07:19
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By the way, I'd be willing to commish whichever league I'm in.
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| 34 | Taxman
ID: 331148278
Sat, Feb 17, 2007, 10:28
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I will play anywhere...I am probably a AA qualified player...but will take AAA assignment as appropriate.
I may a bit slow on the response for the next couple of weeks due to RX concerns, but will be better
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| 35 | Astade
ID: 57544126
Sat, Feb 17, 2007, 12:49
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Back to AA for me! :)
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| 36 | Matt S
ID: 45621302
Sat, Feb 17, 2007, 13:44
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I regret to inform that I am retiring from fantasy baseball.
I'd like to thank you all for many years (wow, nearly 10!) of some fun competition and good banter on the boards. Special thanks to the Guru for all of his hard work in maintaining the site.
Cheers Dave! Good luck and best wishes to all...
Matt S
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| 37 | achess
ID: 551421715
Sat, Feb 17, 2007, 16:48
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Was in the coast to coast league, finishing last. Want to be invited back for another season. Learned a lot and have baseball fever.
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| 38 | Matt G
ID: 81052212
Thu, Mar 01, 2007, 11:50
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Guys if there is a spot open I'd be interested, please email me at the above address... I don't currently have a GURU inspired FBB team... I will post this in all the RIBC leagues... thanks!
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