The North American Keeper League Forum

[Jerlins]

2. The "hot" stove action in this league has been nonexistant and perhaps by delaying the start of the draft it will get the creative juices of the managers flowing and some deals can be worked out prior to the start of the draft.

I think we'll see the trades pick up a bit when the cards come out. There's still a feeling out process with most folks, trying to get a comfort level, and knowing what each other's philosophy is out there.

[schnoogens]

Much easier to know what trades to make if I also know for certain who's available in the spring draft. Once we know that, then I'll be trying to swing deals all over the place.

[thisisdan26]

I'm behind you niners...thank you for doing all of this so whatever makes it easier on you is good for us. Thanks for putting out the updated rosters too!

Looking for:

C
2B
LF
CF
RF
RP

Willing to trade:
Dunn
Dejesus
Bruce
Phillips
McClouth
etc.
Any Pitcher (RP/SP) is available to be included in talks..That means:

Ubaldo Jiminez
Scott Feldman
Robinson Tejeda (Wicked this year)
Brett Anderson (Young stud)
Andrew Bailey (If you dont know by now...best RP in the set)
and more...Offer Away!

[jmlopp]

Sent you a PM. 8-)

[cshannajr]

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[nythawk129921]

[quote="thisisray"[b:d2b2682546]]I spoke with OSW2 and he says he will not be able to participate this upcoming year.[[/b:d2b2682546]/quote]

[Ninersphan]

[quote:498c4e1d55="nythawk"][quote="thisisray"[b:498c4e1d55]]I spoke with OSW2 and he says he will not be able to participate this upcoming year.[[/b:498c4e1d55]/quote][/quote:498c4e1d55]

Missed that hawk, thanks, I'll post for a new owner...

[Ninersphan]

[quote:68dab4fd0e="Aray0113"]I would be interested in taking over this team, if you would have me.

I'm currently in one other keeper league, and have been looking for another one to participate in.

Question: what park is this team playing in, and am I required to keep that park, or would I be permitted to change parks? The answer wouldn't change my mind about taking over the team; I'd just like to know in advance, if you don't mind.

Thank you for your consideration![/quote:68dab4fd0e]

Thanks for answering.

If we get more reponse's I'll hold a lottery using pick 3 numbers to see who gets the team.

The ballpark is currently LA Angels home park, and according to the rules currently you would ahve to keep it, but another owner has expressed interets in changing parks , so that rule could be changing...

[Ninersphan]

[quote:7eaafe8083="jimmullins70"]I know this question was raised before and voted down, but I thought I would bring it up again. What do you guys think about allowing teams to draft a new stadium if their current stadiums have changed significantly? Ex. my stadium CLE went from a good park for LH to a neutral park. I drafted and traded to build my team to that stadium. Just throwing it out there. Thanks, Jim[/quote:7eaafe8083]

Jim Ideally it's up to you guys, if you want to propsoe a rule change to allow stadium changes, we can have one and see what the league wants, but I'll give you my thoughts.

I certianly understand wanting to tailor your roster to your park, but the rules when you signed up, do state:

[quote:7eaafe8083]3) Stadiums are unique and belong to each owner for the duration of the league. There will be no annual or seasonal draft of new stadiums, so [b:7eaafe8083]choose your stadium wisely[/b:7eaafe8083].

4) [b:7eaafe8083]Stadiums can only be changed through trade.[/b:7eaafe8083] Players may trade stadiums with other players at any time except while a regular season is in progress.

[/quote:7eaafe8083]

Part of the reasoning for this is that I know stadiums will change and if and when they do, it will force teams to move in another direction with their rosters and therefore increase trade activitiy.

All that said we are about to enter into virgin territory if you will, by taking in a new manager, is it fair to them to stick them with someone else's choice for a stadium when they are doing the league a huge service by takling over an abandonned team??

And if we do allow a stadium change for 1 manager, shouldn't we, in fairness, allow it for all??

Questions I'll be putting to a vote soon no doubt.

So if you want to bring a formal propsal to change the stadium rules and add a stadium draft every year, read over the current rules ( in the first page of this thread ansd with every copy of the roster spreadsheet I send out), write a proposal, and we'll put it to a vote. Just remember we need a super majoriity of 8 votes to pass it. :wink: