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Subject: RIBC 2010: Qualifying Leagues
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 14:20
Now that the RIBC managers have been named, it is time to work on forming the Qualifying Leagues.
We will again form two AAA leagues, plus as many AA leagues as are necessary to accommodate interested managers. Each league will have 16 managers. The following teams will have first priority in filling the 32 AAA spots:
1. Teams finishing 8-16 in last year’s RIBC.
2. Teams finishing 4-8 in each of the 2009 AAA leagues
3. Teams finishing 2-8 in each of the two 2009 AA leagues
In addition, I have reserved a spot for Taxman, who qualified for a AAA spot last season, but was left out due to an administrative snafu.
This list comprises the following 32 teams/managers:
RIBC 8-16 (10 teams)
Uptown Bombers
Da Bomb
Rheo
Philly Phanatic
Bags
Dror
coldwater coyotes
JKaye
Vampireweekend
Taxman (holdover from prior year)
AAA 4-8 (9 teams)
Nerfherders
Robots RUs
Blue Hen
Team russell
Building 7
Adam
mjd
youngroman
Flying Polack
AA 2-8 (13 teams)
Toral
ywk
Wazaaap Guy
revingparson
I Hate Philly
Aman
kokeshis
Donkey Hunters
graydog
Electro
Rotten Amoebas
Pancho Villa
Bean
In some cases, I’ve simply listed the team name, as I don’t know the manager’s name.
To the extent that we have additional openings for AAA slots, I suggest that we first offer them to teams finishing 9th or 10th in a 2009 AAA league. Those four managers who have waiting list priority are:
9th: Fosten, Mudge n Bando
10th: gurudan, Century City Centaur
After them, any manager in a 2009 qualifying league may fill a remaining AAA opening, 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 as soon as a Commissioner volunteers.
We do need managers to commish each of the Qualifying Leagues. It will be the first duty of each commish to coordinate the organization of the league. If possible, I’d like to recruit the two AAA commissioners before either of those leagues starts to fill, so that spots in those leagues might be filled simultaneously. We should also get the first AA Commissioner lined up before the first AA league begins to form. If we do not have two AAA-prequalified volunteers to commish the two AAA leagues, I may elevate a non-qualifier to fill one of those roles.
I would prefer that each Qualifying League use the “On the Clock” software at Kafenatid.net for their draft. RotoGuru.net will pay the cost of this for each QL. By using common software for all leagues, it will be easier to produce consolidated draft analysis.
A few notes about responsibilities and expectations are warranted. If you wish to manage a team in a qualifying league, you should be prepared to meet these expectations:
1. You will provide a working email address to your league commish so that you can be reached when needed. You should also check your league thread regularly, both before and during the draft. Nothing slows things down more than a manager who disappears.
2. You will generally be available during your league’s draft period. If your access is going to be limited, you will make reasonable efforts to use draft queues or designated pickers to keep the draft moving along.
3. You will observe appropriate “professional courtesy” and etiquette in all dealings with your commissioner and other managers in your league.
4. You will agree to remain active for the duration of the season. You will not abandon your team – even if early results are disappointing.
Any volunteers for Commissioners? (AAA and AA)
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| 1 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 14:23
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I forgot to mention that each Commissioner may choose the hosting site for his/her league. Last year, we had QLs use both Yahoo and ESPN. Either of those options is fine, and each is free. The hosting site should be chosen before managers sign up for a league, so that managers know where the league will be situated.
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| 2 | judy
ID: 9729212
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 14:30
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Waiting list for AAA then AA -- will commish.
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| 3 | wolfer
ID: 25521311
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 14:32
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same here. Waiting list for AAA then AA - will also commish.
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| 4 | blue hen
Dude
ID: 710321114
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 14:56
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I accept my AAA offer.
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| 5 | I Hate Philadelphia
ID: 331191713
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 15:01
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I volunteer to commish a AAA league on ESPN
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| 6 | wazaaap_guy
ID: 31051423
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 15:27
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I would like to participate.
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| 7 | Toral
ID: 4155487
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 15:31
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I will play AAA.
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| 8 | wiggs
ID: 35149919
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 15:34
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waiting list for AAA- play in AA please.
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| 9 | mjd
Leader
ID: 501381415
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 15:35
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In for AAA. Unable to commish.
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| 10 | Great One
ID: 20129413
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 15:40
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I would like to participate in one of these leagues, would commish on Yahoo.
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| 11 | Aman
ID: 13947129
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 16:25
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If one of the AAA leagues is going to be on ESPN, I will wait list for that league. If that puts me at the end of the line, I understand.
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| 12 | Philsphan
ID: 530191220
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 17:04
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I'm in for AAA. Would prefer ESPN.
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| 13 | revvingparson
ID: 431491816
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 17:51
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I'll accept my AAA spot...can't commish...prefer ESPN
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| 14 | Graydog
ID: 501571816
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 17:57
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im in AAA, would prefer Yahoo
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| 15 | Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 18:14
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AA only. Happy to commish, if needed.
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| 16 | Kokeshi
ID: 391431819
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 20:43
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I am in for AAA
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| 17 | ksoze
Leader
ID: 04619323
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 21:09
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Waiting list for AAA, in for AA.
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| 18 | MattG
ID: 81461820
Thu, Feb 18, 2010, 21:46
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Guys I'm not sure what I qualify for. I was in AAA last year but didn't finish in top 10.
Put me in whatever league I should be in, probably AA
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| 19 | Valkyrie
Dude
ID: 47042413
Fri, Feb 19, 2010, 02:04
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Priority waiting list for AAA if not then AA.
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| 20 | youngroman
Donor
ID: 02934823
Fri, Feb 19, 2010, 05:54
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another year in AAA for me.
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| 21 | jseth333
Dude
ID: 24100310
Fri, Feb 19, 2010, 08:16
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(vampireweekend) - ready for AAA.
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| 22 | MikeV
SuperDude
ID: 25924115
Fri, Feb 19, 2010, 10:55
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Glad to commish AA
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| 23 | Toral
ID: 4155487
Fri, Feb 19, 2010, 11:02
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Re 7 -- I will opt for the Yahoo! AAA league.
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| 24 | revvingparson
ID: 261211910
Fri, Feb 19, 2010, 11:23
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Just to update with email (AAA invite accepted, prefer ESPN, cannot commish)
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| 25 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Feb 19, 2010, 12:06
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Thanks for all the quick offers for commissioners.
The four league commissioners (and their respective hosting sites) will be:
AAA
I Hate Philly (ESPN)
Judy (Yahoo)
AA
wolfer (ESPN)
Mike V (Yahoo)
I have asked each of those four commissioners to start a league sign-up thread in this forum. Regardless of whether you have already posted above, you must now choose one of the leagues and sign up in that thread. If you are on the waiting list for a AAA league, please sign up for a AA league now. If a spot opens for someone on the waiting list, he/she can move up at that time.
When you sign up in a league thread, make sure you provide a working email address to your commissioner so that you can be contacted as needed.
As a courtesy to those who participated last year, if anyone has access to email lists for last year's QL leagues, please send out an email notice asking them to either sign up or decline. This is especially useful for those who are qualified for AAA, so that they are able to get into a league before those reserved spots are given away to those on a waiting list.
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| 26 | MattG
ID: 81461820
Fri, Feb 19, 2010, 15:30
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I'll waitlist for AAA since I don't think I qualified again.
I'll sign up for AA, but please wait list me. thanks!
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| 27 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Feb 19, 2010, 16:29
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Uptown Bombers has been promoted to the RIBC. But Judy effectively fills his vacated AAA slot, as commish. So the promotion does not open up a waiting list spot yet.
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| 28 | Building 7
ID: 471052128
Fri, Feb 19, 2010, 16:40
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I'm out, unless I somehow qualify for the RIBC, and then I am in. I finished 4th in AAA PCL last year.
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| 29 | Donkey Hunter
ID: 54134208
Sat, Feb 20, 2010, 09:34
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In for AAA
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| 30 | judy
ID: 411292018
Sat, Feb 20, 2010, 19:29
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Donkey --
ESPN or YAHOOOOOOOOOOOO? Pick a thread!
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| 31 | Valkyrie
Dude
ID: 47042413
Sat, Feb 20, 2010, 21:02
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Century City is Valkyrie
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| 32 | gurudan
ID: 281352115
Sun, Feb 21, 2010, 16:35
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if i've understood correctly, sign me for any available AAA league.
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| 33 | Gregg Curry
ID: 391431819
Sun, Feb 21, 2010, 17:26
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I would like to sign up for a AA league
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| 34 | ywk
ID: 10115220
Mon, Feb 22, 2010, 01:15
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I'm in for AAA---prefer ESPN to Y!
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| 35 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Tue, Feb 23, 2010, 13:27
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For the AAA leagues, it looks like we still need to hear from:
Rheo
Bags
JKaye
Taxman
Robots
Russell
Flying Pollack
Rotten A
Pancho V
On the priority wait list, the missing includes just:
Mudge
Maybe last year's commishes could email these folks to see if they plan to play this year...
If you are on the above lists and are NOT planning to play, please let us know!!
The Non AAA Q list by FCFS seems to be:
Wolfer (commishing AA ESPN)
Wiggs
GO
Ksoze
Matt G
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| 36 | JKaye
Leader
ID: 01372359
Tue, Feb 23, 2010, 21:29
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I am in for AAA
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| 37 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Thu, Feb 25, 2010, 00:01
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GURU
Is there a cut off date for bumping up the wait listers -- maybe Monday night March 1 at
midnight EST? The two AAA teams seem to be "stuck" at 11 and 12 teams confirmed.
Thanks.
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| 38 | I Hate Philadelphia
ID: 331191713
Thu, Feb 25, 2010, 12:49
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YWK you need to post a valid email address in the RIBC ESPN league thread
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| 39 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Feb 26, 2010, 11:22
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I just sent emails to
Rheo
Bags
Taxman
Flying Polack
Pancho Villa
I'm still trying to figure out who Rotten Amoebas was (or at least an email addy)
Robots is RoboGuru, who is already in
Russell is dpr, who is already in
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| 40 | Toral
ID: 4155487
Fri, Feb 26, 2010, 12:45
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Rotten Amoebas' e-mail was m.gasperin-at-inwind.it
Toral
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| 41 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Feb 26, 2010, 12:52
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Email send to maspero.
Let's see where we stand on Monday, and then decide on a final deadline if needed.
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| 42 | maspero
ID: 1256511
Fri, Feb 26, 2010, 14:19
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i am in !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| 43 | Pancho Villa
ID: 29118157
Fri, Feb 26, 2010, 18:10
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I'm going to pass this year. Gone too much this summer.
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| 44 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Fri, Feb 26, 2010, 18:56
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AAA Yahoo has 3 openings
AAA ESPN has 3 openings
so still waiting to hear from:
rheo
bags
taxman
flying polack
re AAA priority list (it looks like Fosten and gurudan are going to make it):
1. Fosten -- prefers ESPN
2. gurudan -- no preference
3. century city - valkyrie -- prefers Yahoo
4. mudge and bandos -- I've emailed Bandos but he has not checked in anywhere that I have noted.
After that it is FCFS from the non Q list:
wolfer
wiggs
GO
ksoze
Matt G
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| 45 | Toral
ID: 4155487
Fri, Feb 26, 2010, 20:17
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Bandos passed and is not playing. See AAA PCL thread #14.
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| 46 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Fri, Feb 26, 2010, 21:30
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thanks Toral -- I missed that!
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| 47 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Feb 27, 2010, 09:16
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Flying Polack just emailed me and decided to pass this year.
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| 48 | Rheo
ID: 59157915
Sat, Feb 27, 2010, 21:58
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I'm interested, I'll see if there's still room.
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| 49 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Mar 01, 2010, 09:45
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I believe that Taxman has some family health issues to deal with, and may not be available for this season. But I'd like to give him until the end of today to appear.
Meanwhile, you can go ahead and enroll Fosten in ESPN, and Valkyrie in Yahoo. If Taxman appears, he can choose the last spot in either league. If he does not appear, then wolfer can claim the final spot and choose his system. Gurudan would then take the other open spot.
Wolfer is already serving as Commish of a AA ESPN league, which he will retain. So I'm guessing he'll prefer ESPN for his AAA league as well.
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| 50 | wolfer
ID: 25521311
Mon, Mar 01, 2010, 10:05
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I'll fill in where needed.
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| 51 | I Hate Philadelphia
ID: 331191713
Mon, Mar 01, 2010, 12:43
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Guru are there rules behind when we start our draft. I was thinking about giving the league 2 options. One to start March 8th with a 6 hour clock, or March 15th with a shorter clock.
Thoughts?
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| 52 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Mar 01, 2010, 12:58
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Up to your league. I will probably start the RIBC on March 15 with a 6 hour clock.
You can always start with one clock setting, and then shorten it as the draft moves on, if needed.
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| 53 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Mon, Mar 01, 2010, 13:49
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We did it last year without a clock and only stumbled once when a two guys were running one of the teams
and each thought the other was supposed to make the pick.
We will start Yahoo untimed and see how it goes. Once the draft order is set, the draft will be
"open", but we will establish the expected first date ahead of time -- probably March 15th.
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| 54 | gurudan
ID: 3628119
Mon, Mar 01, 2010, 20:08
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judy- put me in either AAA league. i prefer YAHOO but don't really care. let me know
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| 55 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Mon, Mar 01, 2010, 22:43
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Gurudan --
Will do -- once we get the final word on taxman on Tuesday am. I'll be back at the
computer around 11am or so so see what's up!
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| 56 | Taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Tue, Mar 02, 2010, 02:43
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I'm late to respond due to some medical problems with wife. If AAA spot still open..please sign me up.
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| 57 | Khahan
ID: 391582715
Tue, Mar 02, 2010, 09:13
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I'd like to participate this year in (I think its AA) whichever league I qualify for. This will be my only league and I'd prefer Yahoo as I am on that every day. If there are any spots left, please let me know. Sorry for the late notice. I've been giving this some thought and wanted to make sure I would stay the course before signing up.
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| 58 | MikeV
SuperDude
ID: 25924115
Tue, Mar 02, 2010, 09:44
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Khahan, please sign in at the Yahoo AA thread and leave your email
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| 59 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Tue, Mar 02, 2010, 10:57
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taxman to yahoo, gurudan to ESPN
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| 60 | I Hate Philadelphia
ID: 331191713
Tue, Mar 02, 2010, 17:21
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I will set up the preseason thread and get started on getting the draft pick order later this evening.
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| 61 | I Hate Philadelphia
ID: 331191713
Wed, Mar 03, 2010, 09:00
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Wolf I believe if your interested we just had a spot open up in AAA International. As long as I'm reading this correctly options yours to take it.
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