I was catching up on the boards and noticed this discussion. In future years, I would suggest having only the top 9 determine the salary cap and DH rule. Advantages: 1. with 9 voters, there cannot be a tie 2. we would already know the cap and DH so the qualifiers would have some time to mull over their strategy 3. it is a small benefit for finishing in the top 9
The bye is the only real benefit. The value of having a vote on the salary cap and DH is virtually zero. It doesn't matter what cap and DH we play but it would be nice to know without having to wait another few months. I would be surprised if any of the finalists think that they are significantly more likely to put together a winning team at one cap vs. another.
sociophil wrote:3. it is a small benefit for finishing in the top 9
What, a bye isn't enough of a benefit?!?
No. Just like the Mystery League tourney the same 9 guys are in it every year. That's why I like the 20XX PC Tourney. A deep roster of great managers -No semifinal bye. The leagues are brutal. Different set every year.
sociophil wrote:3. it is a small benefit for finishing in the top 9
What, a bye isn't enough of a benefit?!?
No. Just like the Mystery League tourney the same 9 guys are in it every year. That's why I like the 20XX PC Tourney. A deep roster of great managers -No semifinal bye. The leagues are brutal. Different set every year.
The Mystery Tournament is the most cut throat of them all. You get 4 teams, no throw aways, and only the top 12 make the Finals. No semi Finals, you finished 13th? Too bad, see ya next year loser.
jlkahn has qualified for the Finals by virtue of his ring in Semi-Final #1 - he also has locked in the most wins and as such has been notified to report here to vote for cap and dh choice and draft pick. 7th to 9th picks are left. cristano1 has also qualified for the finals by winning Semi-Final #2. (93 wins)
As soon as Semi-Final #3 concludes, we will know the order of the other two players who will be Finalists and they will be called here to place their preferences after jlkahn.
Moose
1. labratory 551 - 80 Mil (80-NO DH 100-NO DH) 1st Pick 2. RiggoDrill 534 - 100 Mil (100-DH 80-DH) 2nd Pick 3. BDWard 529 - 100 Mil (100-NO DH 80-NO DH) 3rd Pick 4. Goreds54 527 - 100 Mil (100-DH 80-DH) 4th Pick 5. The Last Druid 512 - 100 Mil (100-DH 80-NO DH) 12th Pick 6. tmfw30 511 - 80 Mil (80-NO DH 100-DH) 11th Pick 7. Hola 502 - 100 Mil (100 DH - 80 DH) 5th Pick 8. Hittmens 501 - 80 Mil (80 NO DH - 100 DH) 10th Pick 9. mburatti76 493 - 80 Mil (80 NO DH - 100 NO DH) 6th Pick 10. jlkahn - 97 wins 11. Semi-finals winner with the next most Wins in their Semi-Final League* 12. Semi-finals winner with the fewest Wins in their Semi-Final League*
Remaining Draft Choices 7th through 9th
(* Run differential if there is a tie for most/fewest wins)