By Proxy: Mike, Rick
Absent: Bob, Fred, Norm
When: Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 6:00 PM
Where: Shores Inn (St. Clair Shores) Click here for directions and a map.
Agenda Topics:
1. Elect MDSL officers for 2002 (All current officers were re-elected to their posts.)
Commissioner: Bill
Statistician: Rick
Schedule Maker: Bill
Trade Manager: Paul
Division Presidents: (nobody felt it was necessary when we went to divisions)
2. Annual Voting topics: (Current setup in red) (2/3 vote needed to change any of the following:)
Divisional structure Currently two divisions
Results: No change
Playoff format Currently top 3 teams in each division make playoffs.
Results: No change
Number of games played per month and versus each opponent Determined by schedule maker and above voting. We currently play 18 games against all divisional opponents and 12 games vs all opponents in other division.
Results: No change
Size of team and active roster Currently 27 man roster with maximum 25 active for each series
Results: No change
Player retention Currently unlimited up to maximum of roster size (27)
Results: No change
Draft day - when and where? 2/24/02 or 3/3/02 at 6:00 PM at Justin's (remote managers via chat)
Results: Still to be determined.
Draft order - LOTTERY HELD AT THIS POINT (Apple Valley, Novi, Oakland, Detroit, Canton, and Juneau are included) This will determine order of 1st round only. All subsequent rounds are determined by reverse order of finish.
First Round only: 2nd and all Subsequent Rounds:
1. Oakland 1. Oakland
2. Canton 2. Juneau
3. Detroit 3. Apple Valley
4. Apple Valley 4. Detroit
5. Novi 5. Novi
6. Juneau 6. Canton
7. Madison Heights 7. Madison Heights
8. Port Charlotte 8. Port Charlotte
9. Farmington 9. Farmington
10. Cape Fear 10. Cape Fear
11. Harper Woods 11. Harper Woods
12. Moose Jaw 12. Moose Jaw
Injuries and pitchers rest rules Currently for starters 3 games rest between starts; for relievers one day rest if pitch 3+ IP in game
Results: Still to be determined.
Monetary assessment to each member for this season (last year was $10)
3. Expansion Possibilities
Possibilities include….
Ron Sekedat (Neaton in-law)
Rick's friend in Florida (John McCullough) - Rick should have answer by Tuesday, Jan. 15th.
Rupe Rapezzi (Paul to contact)
Chris Czarnik's friend (Tim to contact Chris)
4.Discuss New SOM v7.0 rules
In general discuss the possibility of using MAX Rules setting; then choosing which to use.
Results: Still to be determined after release of game notes.
New Proposals:
1. (Bill) If end of draft is not in sight after 4 hours, then complete the draft via email. (Like last year when blackout at Tim's house ended the draft early.) (> 50% approval needed)
Results: YES (7) NO (0) - proposal passes
2. (Bill) If an incorrect pitcher and/or lineup was used by an opposing manager, then the game(s) must be replayed. There will no option by either or both managers to let the original results stand. (> 50% approval needed)
Results: YES (6) NO (1) - proposal passes
3. (Tim) To change the rule for approving trades with phantom teams so that approval by all but 2 of the teams not involved with the is required. This is a change from the current, "no more than one negative vote." (minimum 2/3 vote necessary)
Results: YES (7) NO (0) - proposal passes
Other talk:
1. There were 2 adhoc proposals regarding the usage/creation of ballparks. Since only 4 members were present to vote at the time these were presented, I will send those out in a separate email for a separate vote.
2. Regarding the draft date: I will send out a poll in a separate email to see what date(s) are good. We will attempt to find a date/time that is agreeable to all. Keep your fingers crossed!
3. Regarding the overusage penalty to John (for Kevin Walker): If we are unable to find a replacement manager, the penalty will stand. If we do find a new replacement manager, the penalty will be rescinded. Please note that the draft order above does NOT reflect any penalty.
4. The deadline for submitting your player retention list is February 1, 2002 @ 23:59:59. You may retain an unlimited number of players up to to roster limit of 27. SOM started shipping the Ratings Disk last Friday. If you need your own players' numbers, contact Bill.
5. Regarding drafting procedures: the time limit of 3 minutes to make your selection will be strictly enforced this year. A timer will be purchased for usage at the draft HQ. Once you are on the clock, the timer will be set and you will have 3 minutes to make your selection. Once the timer rings, you will be asked for your selection. If you are not ready to make your selection at that time, the next person then goes on the clock and you may not select until after him.