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| Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 09:52
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 2008 AAA leagues
3. Teams finishing 2-8 in each of the two 2008 AA leagues
This list comprises the following 32 teams/managers:
RIBC 8-16 (9 teams)
Building 7
StLCards
Tosh
JeffG
Flying Polack
slackjawed yokel
Blue Hen
RoBoTsRUs
Taxman
AAA 4-8 (9 teams)
Nerfherders
Athletics Guy
gurudan
TEh 9erzs (is this R9?)
Khahan
TD
PeterN
Fosten
Papa
AA 2-8 (14 teams)
youngroman
Tequila
Norfolk Neptunes
mjd
MBT Outcasts
Goldgloves
dpr
beastiemiked
Jaydog
Brooklyn BMF
Wipe your Pujols
The B (o )( o) B's
J'Lucky's
Nando
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 2008 AAA league. Those four managers are:
Ksoze
Valkyrie
Aggy's Miracles
Bandos
After them, any manager in a 2008 qualifying league may fill a remaining opening, first come, first served. In other words, start a 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.
I would prefer that each Qualifying League use the “On the Clock” software at Kafenatid.net for their draft. RotoGuru.com will offer to 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 if 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 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 10:43
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READY TO GO -- agree to commish -- prefer AAA, but will do AA if
I do not get "in"
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| | | 2 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 10:49
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I can commish one of the AAA leagues. I'll start a sign up thread on these boards, and once we have the 16, we'll start using the 'Leagues and Standings' thread.
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| | | 3 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 11:17
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JeffG - as I stated in the opening post, I'd prefer to wait until we have both AAA Commissioners in place before starting to recruit the two leagues. I think this will allow for better balance.
Judy - thanks for your offer. What was your team last year?
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| | | 4 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 11:22
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Will do. I deleted sign up thread and will wait for 2nd AAA commish.
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| | | 5 | blue hen
Dude
ID: 710321114
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 12:09
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I accept the AAA offer. Blech.
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| | | 6 | Khahan
ID: 1065339
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 12:16
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I am in and have commished in the past however I fear I cannot take on more commish duties this year. With 3 keepers leagues I'm running I won't be able to dedicate the proper time and energy to running another league.
But I can certainly mis-manage my own team to another stellar finish!
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| | | 7 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 12:36
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Guru,
PHILLYCATS. I finished 9th.
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| | | 8 | Goldcoach
ID: 893426
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 13:19
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I'm in for the AAA invite (Goldgloves)
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| | | 9 | wiggs
ID: 0139914
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 13:44
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I will play AA
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| | | 10 | R9
Leader
ID: 02624472
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 14:24
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TEh 9erzs (is this R9?)
Yep, thats me. I'm in for AAA.
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| | | 11 | C1-NRB
ID: 2911103011
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 15:25
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Back to AA for me.
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| | | 12 | mjd
Leader
ID: 501381415
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 15:45
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Accept AAA invite. I'm preparing to move in early to mid April, so
no go on commishing for me this year.
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| | | 13 | Toral
ID: 575542418
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 15:54
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AA
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| | | 14 | MikeV
SuperDude
ID: 25924115
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 17:54
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AA
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| | | 15 | wazaaap_guy
ID: 11053617
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 18:25
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AA
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| | | 16 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 20:07
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AA
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| | | 17 | gurudan
ID: 71321719
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 20:32
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i'm in for AAA 2009
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| | | 18 | ksoze
Leader
ID: 04619323
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 20:40
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In for AAA if there's an opening, if not, AA.
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| | | 19 | Valkyrie
ID: 4211421823
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 21:05
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I'd like a AAA invite if one falls to me.
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| | | 20 | TD
Leader
ID: 036331011
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 22:00
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AAA
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| | | 21 | Tosh
Leader
ID: 057721710
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 22:39
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AAA
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| | | 22 | dpr
ID: 13443116
Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 23:17
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AAA
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| | | 23 | Adam
ID: 32110188
Wed, Feb 18, 2009, 09:10
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I am in for the AAA league (team is Wipe your Pujols)
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| | | 24 | ducksofdeath
ID: 450432011
Wed, Feb 18, 2009, 09:30
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AA
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| | | 25 | Jaydog
ID: 516212910
Wed, Feb 18, 2009, 11:11
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I'm in for AAA
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| | | 26 | I hate Philadelphia
ID: 58156513
Wed, Feb 18, 2009, 11:23
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Would love another crack at AAA. Had a rough go last year but was 2nd the year before
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| | | 27 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Feb 18, 2009, 11:48
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Re: Commish
So far, JeffG has offered to commish a AAA league. Judy has offered to commish as well. She is not on the "priority list" for AAA, although if there are enough vacancies, she might become eligible. There is also a precedent for allowing a "bubble team" to join a AAA league on the basis of volunteering to Commish.
However, since we need 2 AAA commissioners plus at least one AA commissioner, I want to stall a bit longer. If we get an otherwise qualified AAA volunteer to commish, then we can move ahead. Or if we get someone else who is willing to commish a AA league, then I am willing to bump Judy up.
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| | | 28 | Frew
ID: 561362615
Wed, Feb 18, 2009, 12:53
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I am in for AA, but with a few friends in AAA, I'd be happy to fill in there if you need spots
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| | | 29 | youngroman
Donor
ID: 02934823
Wed, Feb 18, 2009, 13:58
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AAA for me
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| | | 30 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Wed, Feb 18, 2009, 14:26
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Either is fine for me, I see RIFC buddies on both the AA and AAA lists to
resume our competitive fires!
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| | | 31 | ywk
ID: 4811132
Wed, Feb 18, 2009, 20:24
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I'm returning to AA
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| | | 32 | wolfer
ID: 4211552911
Wed, Feb 18, 2009, 21:58
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Count me in for AA. If need be, I can throw my hat in again as commish.
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| | | 33 | wolfer
ID: 4211552911
Wed, Feb 18, 2009, 22:01
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That is, I don't think I qualify for AAA.
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| | | 34 | Nerfherders
ID: 42412622
Wed, Feb 18, 2009, 22:12
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AAA
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| | | 35 | Fosten
ID: 500461016
Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 01:21
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AAA - Fosten says yes!
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| | | 36 | RoboGuru
ID: 34129190
Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 01:29
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RobotsRUs reporting for AAA
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| | | 37 | Tequila
ID: 381152210
Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 05:42
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I'm in for AAA
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| | | 38 | filthy
ID: 388531216
Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 08:54
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Just cause I was curious... and bored...
Commish 1: JeffG
Commish 2: unclaimed
16/30 remaining AAA spots confirmed:
Tosh, blue hen, RoboGuru, Nerfherders, gurudan, R9, Khahan, TD, Fosten, youngroman, Tequila, mjd, Goldcoach, dpr, Jaydog, Adam.
15 openings left, invites extended to:
Taxman, StLCards, Building 7, Flying Polack, slackjawed yokel, Athletics Guy, PeterN, Papa, Norfolk Neptunes, MBT Outcasts, beastiemiked, Brooklyn BMF, The B(o )( o)B's, J'Lucky's, Nando.
Next in line:
Ksoze (in), Valkyrie (in), Aggy's Miracles (?), Bandos (?)
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| | | 39 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 09:40
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Now that we have a third commish, here's the plan.
JeffG and Judy will be the commissioners for the two AAA leagues. Wolfer will commish the (first) AA league. If there is sufficient interest, we can open a second AA league after the first one fills.
Here is my request for each of the commissioners:
1. Since this forum is more visible (than the leagues & standings forum) for the moment, please set up your league organizing thread in this forum. The primary purpose of that thread will be to get your 16 teams committed, and to make decisions about the start date of your draft, and also your league hosting site (Yahoo, ESPN, or something else). I'll leave it to each league to decide on hosting site.
2. Please register your draft at kafenatid.net. Do not pay for the draft, however - I'll pay for the drafts for all RIBC leagues.
3. Once your league is filled, you can open a new thread in the leagues and standings forum. From that point forward, all league dialogue should take place in that forum.
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| | | 40 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 09:42
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If anyone has email addresses for any of those on the AAA priority list, it would be a good idea to send out an alert.
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| | | 41 | loki
ID: 41145199
Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 10:57
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As of now I believe that I did not finish high enough in AA 2008 to qualify for AAA 2009. However if you go far enough down on the list, I would like to play in AAA; otherwise I am looking forward to Wolfer's AA league.
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| | | 42 | wolfer
ID: 4211552911
Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 19:03
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Before I start the league organizing thread, could I get 5 people who know that they are going to be in AA to email me? I want to send out a "trial balloon" so to speak.
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| | | 43 | astade
ID: 191134222
Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 20:26
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AA for me!
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| | | 44 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 23:27
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Looks like some at the top of the list in the current AA list might get into AAA, but time will tell.
Have last year's commish's emailed their managers to remind them that 2009 sign ups are on
going? Of the AAA QL, I count 13 (+2 WL) who have not yet checked in. Hopefully they will take a
peak at the thread soon.
Maybe if you are NOT planning to play, you could note that here as well.
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| | | 45 | VP.
ID: 9146162
Fri, Feb 20, 2009, 15:29
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Sign me up for AA please :D
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| | | 46 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Fri, Feb 20, 2009, 20:23
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According to the Forum, here is the current AAA wait list (not pre Q list) order -- (first
come, etc) At some point, GURU will declare a hard check in deadline and we can fill in accordingly...
By my count, there are 2 spots left in the Int'l League and 9 spots left in the EasterN league for AAA
pre Q managers and then it opens up to the wait lists posted below.
BOLD = has checked in for an AAA spot
AAA wait list
Ksoze
Valkyrie
Aggy's Miracles
Bandos
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AA wait list:
wiggs
C1-NRB
Toral
MikeV
Wazaaap_guy
loki
ducksofdeath
I hate Philadelphia
frew
ywk
wolfer (Commish)
astade
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| | | 47 | astade
ID: 191134222
Fri, Feb 20, 2009, 21:01
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<-- email address included
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| | | 48 | MattG
ID: 81282018
Sun, Feb 22, 2009, 18:21
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Norfolk Neptunes here, I signed up for the Eastern League.
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| | | 49 | mybadteam
ID: 320482521
Sun, Feb 22, 2009, 22:00
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MBT back for another season AA
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| | | 50 | mybadteam
ID: 320482521
Sun, Feb 22, 2009, 22:03
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Sorry, meant to type AAA
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| | | 52 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 09:22
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Still waiting to hear from AAA qualifiers:
B7, StL cards, Flying Polack, Slackjawed yokel, taxman, Papa, beastiemiked, Brooklyn BMF, Nando
AAA wait list: Aggy's Miracles, Bandos
Jaydog, MBT - please sign in for the Eastern League.
So far Eastern League official sign in is:
Judy, TD, Youngroman, Norfolk Neptunes, MJD, Adam
Wait list -- AAA pre Q: Ksoze, Valkyrie
AA waitlist will be offered spots first come first served based on time clock on this thread.
Will be checking with GURU for a cut off date/time for signups and let you know.
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| | | 53 | MattG
ID: 81282018
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 09:35
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Sorry I should of Specified, AAA Eastern League
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| | | 54 | I hate Philly
ID: 716238
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 09:49
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I should be on the AAA wait list as I played in the AAA league as well last year.
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| | | 55 | I hate Philly
ID: 716238
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 09:52
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I was in the PCL league http://rotoguru1.com/cgi-bin/read.pl?board=basest&thread=7801&last=1223262462
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| | | 57 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 10:09
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AA wait list order for AAA Eastern league (using time stamp in this thread) -- so
far we might need a max of 7:
1. wiggs
2. C1-NRB
3. Toral
4. Mike V
5. Wazaap_guy
6. loki
7. ducksofdeath
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| | | 58 | beastiemiked
ID: 40155223
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 10:30
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I want to play in AAA
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| | | 59 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 10:31
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I just sent an email to all of the AAA qualifiers who had not yet been heard from.
I'd suggest holding those spots open through the end of Wednesday. After that, remaining openings may be filled from the waiting list.
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| | | 60 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 10:36
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I will not be participating this year so please give my spot to someone on the wait list.
Thanks
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| | | 61 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 10:42
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I also sent an email to Bandos, who is on the priority waitlist. I don't have an email address for Aggy's Miracles, but if someone can find it, please alert him as well. Once we get past Wednesday, we'll want to settle this as soon as we can.
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| | | 62 | I hate Philly
ID: 716238
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 11:06
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Guru could you please add me to the AAA priority wait list? I was in AAA last year and would like to join again if there are openings. Right now you have me on the AA waitlist
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| | | 63 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 12:16
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beastiemiked -- please sign up in the Eastern League thread.
Thanks.
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| | | 64 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 12:27
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IHP: I think you are on the correct list.
The "AAA wait list" is only the four teams that finished 9th or 10th in AAA last year. They have first priority in filling vacancies in a AAA league.
If there are still AAA spots open after those four teams are in (or they decline), then priority goes to anyone who played in any AAA or AA league last year, first come, first served. I believe that is essentially the list which is titled "AA wait list". You are 8th on that list, but based on Judy's analysis, it is unlikely that we'll need to go that deep on the list.
That isn't really a wait list for a AA league, as AA leagues are open to anyone. It is a list of those who will be in a AA league unless they get to move up.
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| | | 65 | Donkey Hunter
Leader
ID: 916288962
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 12:38
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I will play whatever league I am eligible for. Probably AA.
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| | | 66 | blue hen
Dude
ID: 710321114
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 12:42
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I'd like to propose to change the name of the Easter(n) League to the Pacific Coast League. If it's really going to be a Triple-A league, it should have a Triple-A name.
The AA leagues should be Eastern, Southern, and Texas.
Reference
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| | | 67 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 12:48
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[66] Probably a good idea. I did a double-take when I first saw "AAA Eastern league".
The two AAA leagues have typically been named the Pacific Coast League and the International League.
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| | | 68 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 13:05
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OOPS -- mea culpa -- I just picked the name Eastern because that
is where I live!
Pacific Coast League it will be once the managers are all set!
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| | | 69 | Bandos
ID: 279592021
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 13:44
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Please make me BOLD on the wiatlist as I would like a spot should one open up.
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| | | 70 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 14:21
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BANDOS -- GOT IT...
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| | | 71 | gurudan
ID: 161102219
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 20:19
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ok judy gurudan is signed for international AAA league
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| | | 72 | wolfer
ID: 4211552911
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 20:51
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Southern League is up.
I know that Guru has given leagues the option of going with either Yahoo or ESPN. I will be going with whichever site the majority of managers want.
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| | | 73 | Slackjawed Yokel
ID: 311142320
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 21:14
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kinda slow on the draw, but I'm up for AAA....
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| | | 74 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 23:22
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Anyone have another Taxman email? It was returned...
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| | | 75 | wesley
ID: 01552413
Tue, Feb 24, 2009, 14:55
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I would love to get started in AA
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| | | 76 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Tue, Feb 24, 2009, 15:24
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wesley -- go to the southern league link (see #72) and sign in
ASAP
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| | | 77 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 14:33
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In recent years, we have had a second AA league. It looks like the first AA league might already be full; if not, it's close. We can begin to recruit a second AA league as long as we find a willing volunteer to serve as commissioner.
No prequalifications.
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| | | 78 | Aggy's Miracles
ID: 599443112
Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 15:38
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Hey guys, I guess I didn't get an e-mail about the leagues again. I finished 9th in PCL AAA. Can I sign up for an AA League then? Thanks.
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| | | 79 | wolfer
ID: 4211552911
Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 19:37
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Current AA waiting list
1. Aggy's miracles
2. graydog
3. wesley
4. Donkey Hunter
Please sign up here.
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| | | 80 | maspero
ID: 5218510
Thu, Mar 05, 2009, 11:26
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i am new and i would like to begin ... what is the lower level ?
i guess AA
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| | | 81 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Mar 05, 2009, 13:03
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We still need a volunteer to Commish a 2nd AA league.
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| | | 82 | wolfer
ID: 4211552911
Sun, Mar 08, 2009, 22:13
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Due to the fact that I have not heard from someone in my league in over a week, I have to add Aggy's miracles to my league.
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| | | 83 | AUSTIN
ID: 152261019
Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 21:33
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I am interested in joining an entry level league. Just let me know when, where and what time.
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