Prepping for Draft Day 2016

I was looking at the calendar this morning and suddenly realized that Draft Day is 30 days away.  Don't know how this is possible, but it looks like that's the case.


So there are some things to take care of before Saturday, April 2nd (Draft Day).


I will be sending out the Roster Cut Sheets early next week (possibly this weekend).  These are due back to me no later than Sunday, March 27th at 3pm Central time.  That also happens to be Easter so if you look for eggs or do other big activities that day, you may want to get me your cuts before the 27th. 


My goal is to have the cuts and Draft Day Rosters out to you by the night of the 27th, I can't promise that because I don't know when I'll receive all your cuts.  The earlier I get them, the more likely I can turn it around on the 27th.  But I know you need all the time necessary to make final decisions on your players.


Keep in mind the following for making cuts and positioning your players on the roster.  At this point, EVERY PLAYER belongs on your ACTIVE roster.  You have to find justification to move them to the reserve list.  Such justification is if a player gets demoted to the minors, or gets placed on the DL.  Being suspended or day to day with an injury does not allow him to start on your reserve list.


You may keep no more than 15 National League players and 4 Minor League players.  If you want to keep more minor leaguers then you have to reduce your NL players by the same amount.  Essentially you cannot walk into the draft with more than 19 players.  Any questions?  E-mail me or read the Constitution.


On Draft Day we will be taking the league photo, handing out paperwork, discussing last minute changes to the Master Draft Sheet and collecting fees before David Holian kicks off the festivities with the Ruffin Privilege.


Fees - I will collect $120 from all owners.  You can write a check payable to me or give me cash at the draft.  If you want, you can send your fees earlier.  E-mail or text me for my address.  Please make sure that you submit fee payment no later than Draft Day.  I don't want to chase people down after the Draft.


Cougar Game - Happily EVERY in town owner has verbally committed to going to the Cougar game on June 16th (Schwarber Bobblehead Night).  On Draft Day I will be asking for a final head count from each of you and for payment of the tickets.  Right now, the tickets are $13 each.  Shortly after Draft Day I will reach out to my contact at the Cougars to place the order.  There is a good chance that he will offer us a discount on the price of the tickets, but I don't know that for sure.  If he does, I'll give you back the excess at the game.  Because we're a decent sized group (so far we're looking at roughly 20 people attending) I want to get the order in early so we can get decent seats all together.  Remember - the more the merrier.  Bring your family.  Bring friends.


Trade Deadline - Quick reminder.  You are allowed to make trades up until the time that you submit your roster cuts to me.  Once you submit your cuts, you cannot make any trades or changes to your roster - no exceptions.  So if you want to submit your cuts on Thursday because you have a busy weekend, bless you.  That's great.  But if on Saturday you get an amazing trade offer, you cannot accept.


Post Draft Wrap Up - Like last year, any interested owners wanting to gather to recap the draft or just hang out are welcome to do so.  It seemed like an easy fit to meet at the restaurant/bar at the northeast corner of Naperville and Warrenville Roads.


While we plan to kick off the Ruffin Privilege at 12 noon, there are a few things to take of before the draft starts so if you can arrive around 11:30 that would be great.  I will be there between 10:30 and 11am, so you are welcome to come between then and 11:30.


Address is:  4300 Commerce Court (Suite 300) in the Daily Herald Building, Lisle, IL 60532.


Looking forward to seeing you all on the 2nd!!

Kenndoza Line and Rebels Strike a Deal

The Kenndoza Line sent newly acquired Jace Peterson (.03 17+) packing with middle infield prospect stud Orlando Arcia (.05 Mx) to Dem Rebels in exchange for Clayton Kershaw (.51 17+).

Dem Rebels freed up some salary for draft day be getting rid of their best player and shored up both the middle of their infield and continued to replenish their decimated minor league system.