I have reviewed all potential rule change ideas. I think many of us are on the same page and I've received many good suggestions.? I have put together a few items to vote on. Please reply to this ONLY ONCE.?

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Many felt the draft does not have enough talent in it. However, many of you last year asked to increase keepers from 10 to 12. Guess what that did to the draft depth? :)?

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Some feel it is not easy to rebuild a team in this format. I couldn't disagree more, but we all have our opinions. Again, I'm putting to vote ideas that do not totally change the concept of this league.?

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I have officially decided to contract from 24 to 22 teams. I have been trying hard to fill the last two spots but would rather keep us at 22 dedicated managers than stretch to 24 with a couple of questionable ones. This will also help address the 'weak draft'. So, the White Sox and Brewers players will become part of the upcoming draft. Their AA players will return to the AA draft as well.

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I've left usage alone at 110%. I am going to make a change regarding playoff usage in all my leagues where I will create a single LZP for the entire playoffs and keep adding the series as we progress. I'll use a 20% usage factor for the entire post-season, rather than 10% per series. This will make it much easier for everyone in that we will not have a new LZP each time and have to re-do CMs completely.

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I have also put limits on the AAA players as shown in the rules. No limits last year caused a 'player-shortage' of sorts because many teams stashed away some usable players with lots of usage. This will help with usage.

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I have also added the ability to trade draft picks, with limitations. This was another thing most managers seemed to want.

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Here are the items we are voting on.?

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1. Players protected on our ML Roster - This year we are using 12.?

? ?a)12,

? ?b) go back to 10?

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2. Draft order for regular draft - This year we are using WAR

? ?a) Reverse order of finish (change)

? ?b) lowest WAR values (current rule)

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3. Draft order for minor league (AA) draft - Winning vote will be used this year (last year it was random)

? ?a) Reverse order of finish (change)

? ?b) lowest WAR values (current rule)

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Please consider your answers before submitting and only vote ONCE. I will allow voting through Sunday night, 11/10 and make changes to our rules as required the next day.

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If Item #3 (a) wins, I will move up the date for announcing AA protects and schedule the AA two-round draft (max) this month. Currently, the order is by WAR, so I would need to wait until all ML protects are announced to determine the order. If (a) wins, I will already know the order and can begin the draft.

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Looking forward to a great upcoming season!

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Ken

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1. A 12

2. B WAR because too many injuries and teams change a lot year over year. So war evens it out

3. A reverse order of standings?

I’m not sure where to look for the AA for each team.?

Also, will there be a list of the players available in the regular draft once the protects are made?

On Nov 8, 2024, at 9:25?AM, ken christianson via <DEERPARKMETS=[email protected]> wrote:

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I have reviewed all potential rule change ideas. I think many of us are on the same page and I've received many good suggestions.? I have put together a few items to vote on. Please reply to this ONLY ONCE.?

?

Many felt the draft does not have enough talent in it. However, many of you last year asked to increase keepers from 10 to 12. Guess what that did to the draft depth? :)?

?

Some feel it is not easy to rebuild a team in this format. I couldn't disagree more, but we all have our opinions. Again, I'm putting to vote ideas that do not totally change the concept of this league.?

?

I have officially decided to contract from 24 to 22 teams. I have been trying hard to fill the last two spots but would rather keep us at 22 dedicated managers than stretch to 24 with a couple of questionable ones. This will also help address the 'weak draft'. So, the White Sox and Brewers players will become part of the upcoming draft. Their AA players will return to the AA draft as well.

?

I've left usage alone at 110%. I am going to make a change regarding playoff usage in all my leagues where I will create a single LZP for the entire playoffs and keep adding the series as we progress. I'll use a 20% usage factor for the entire post-season, rather than 10% per series. This will make it much easier for everyone in that we will not have a new LZP each time and have to re-do CMs completely.

?

I have also put limits on the AAA players as shown in the rules. No limits last year caused a 'player-shortage' of sorts because many teams stashed away some usable players with lots of usage. This will help with usage.

?

I have also added the ability to trade draft picks, with limitations. This was another thing most managers seemed to want.

?

Here are the items we are voting on.?

?

1. Players protected on our ML Roster - This year we are using 12.?

? ?a)12,

? ?b) go back to 10?

?

2. Draft order for regular draft - This year we are using WAR

? ?a) Reverse order of finish (change)

? ?b) lowest WAR values (current rule)

?

3. Draft order for minor league (AA) draft - Winning vote will be used this year (last year it was random)

? ?a) Reverse order of finish (change)

? ?b) lowest WAR values (current rule)

?

Please consider your answers before submitting and only vote ONCE. I will allow voting through Sunday night, 11/10 and make changes to our rules as required the next day.

?

If Item #3 (a) wins, I will move up the date for announcing AA protects and schedule the AA two-round draft (max) this month. Currently, the order is by WAR, so I would need to wait until all ML protects are announced to determine the order. If (a) wins, I will already know the order and can begin the draft.

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Looking forward to a great upcoming season!

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Ken

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