1969 AUCTION LEAGUE - BIDDING ONLY

[GFDWARF07]

OK, I hear the concern here and suggest the following - getowtamypot please nominate a new pitcher for Stone. Then all current players will stay on the block (active bidding on these seven can continue) until 8am EST on Thursday Feb 4, when the clock will restart. The then-highest bids for each of the 7 will be deemed to have a bid time of 8am EST on Feb 4. If no more bid(s) on them are made, they would all sell at 8am EST on Friday, Feb 5. If bids are made, the clock is reset for that player (i.e. the normal bidding process is in effect with a 24 hour clock again).

Since we are in mid week, this will not cost us significantly time-wise and will improve our position if a replacement is needed.

We have two primary scenarios, I believe:

1) ldanred posts here and basically gives us an assurance that satisfies the concerns expressed by others here. If he does this we resume bidding with him as a continued participant. This may come down to a judgment call and if we elect to stick with ldanred we will use the following "Plan B" - we will field a "dummy" team (filled with FA's by a committee of our owners to meet the salary cap and roster requirements) and placed [u:7f44ca5690]randomly[/u:7f44ca5690] in the league. The team would be funded by one or more of us (Sneeze has already volunteered). [u:7f44ca5690]This would mean we realign divisions through a new randomizer. [/u:7f44ca5690] This basically happens only if ldan is a no show through the rest of the auction.

2) We recruit a replacement now and resume bidding at the same time - Thursday morning 8am - provided we have the replacement in place. If we cannot find a replacement we will default to the "dummy team" scenario above.

[b:7f44ca5690]This covers us in any scenario and we will continue either way.[/b:7f44ca5690]

I hope to be able to make this call as early as possible to allow time for Plan B if need be. Let's give ldanred until Wednesday at Noon EST to get back involved - maybe with some bids?


I will say to ldanred that I am sorry for whatever has led to this issue - we all go through complications from time to time and it is really none of my business what the reasons are - we only need to see your assurance here and some bidding and we will move forward, no questions asked. I hope that is respectful and fair to all owners. And again, sorry for so much attention to this, but I also understand the concerns expressed here and in PMs to me.

If anyone has significat objections or ideas for modification to this plan. please e-mail or PM me. Thanks all - this is a great draft and I look forward to bringing it home with you guys!

Dan "Mountain Landis" W

[Risden]

I will be able to get a sub if needed. I know 2 guys that are at least semi-interested.

At this point, Dan's team as it stands is definitely good enough to be a playoff contender (anytime you see a lineup card featuring Reggie Jackson and Jimmy Wynn you have a shot). If we move beyond the active players for bidding, we will lessen the chances that a sub will take over. As noted, awarding players is NOT a good idea (if it can be avoided).

Since this team is in my division, I would be OK in realignment if we decide as a league to let a new guy (former work associates that play ATG SOM with only a few teams of 1969 experience) take over.

Let me know here or via PM if and when I should pursue the replacement owner.

Bob

[The Jerk Store]

Eddie Watt - 1.0

also,

Richert - 2.2

[gorshar]

Richert - 2.3
Watt - 1.1

[The Jerk Store]

Richert - 2.4
Watt - 1.5

[GFDWARF07]

I sent ldanred another e-mail last evening and he responded this morning that he intends to drop out of this league due to the concerns expressed. Bob is working on a replacement and we will update everyone when we have one. If we can fill with a replacement I see no need to realign divisions, but I am open to a vote there.

[b:996d5a6d11]The bid clock remains off for now, as discussed above, but bidding is open.[/b:996d5a6d11]

Thanks,
Dan

[GFDWARF07]

Stick with current divisions
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Realign via randomizer
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Please fill in your name below your choice and copy below. I will go with the majority.

[The Jerk Store]

Vote on division realignment 02 Feb 2010 08:39

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Stick with current divisions
1. getowtamypot
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Realign via randomizer
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Please fill in your name below your choice and copy below. I will go with the majority.

[AllStarInc]

Stick with current divisions
1. getowtamypot
2. allstarinc
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Realign via randomizer
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2.
3.


But personally, it doesn't matter to me either way.

[AllStarInc]

Dan,

Carl Taylor's bidding period was over before your post. I'm guessing he should be awarded to me and another player nominated?

He was scheduled to end at 23:57 last night.