Post by Red Sox GM (Ty) on Nov 27, 2018 16:48:24 GMT -5
Gentlemen,
Concerns of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. I return to you now in that most blessed time of year. Our offseason kickoff would not be complete in recent years without the Ty’s Customary Apology Tour™. I know you look forward to it all year long, and I’ve kept you waiting longer this year in an effort to build suspense. So, without further ado, here it is: I prostrate myself in shame to you all for dereliction of duty as your supreme figurehead. In an effort to achieve understanding rather than sympathy, I’ll disclose that my Dad has had a serious medical issue over the last few months, which has occupied much of my time and anxiety; however, said issue seems to be, miraculously, behind him. Anyway, I’m off to a later start than usual, but we should still have plenty of time to tackle our offseason activities, which I have outlined below per usual.
I humbly request everyone to return to their posts for the 11th iteration of our beloved Chin Music, now capably piloted by the impeccable Scott and Tyler (a massive upgrade from Swo and Ty, if you ask me). For those that don’t intend to return, please accept my thanks for your participation, but I request that you let us know that intention sooner rather than later so that we can attempt to fill your enormous shoes with the largest feet we can find. Those that will be accompanying us into 2019: please do yourself and the League Office a favor by updating your team page and transaction logs to the best of your ability and making the appropriate amendments to your roster on Fantrax- which I will be working on in the next day or two. Payments to the victors will be processed at that time (belated congratulations are in order, along with apologies for the retention of your well-deserved winnings).
Now is the time to have quick and heated debates about policy/rules changes heading into next year. Our incredibly subjective and nebulous process for such
amendments remains in place, so please articulate your arguments succinctly, as we have short attention spans, and persuasively if you’d like to enact change. This spirited debate and installing any replacement GMs will happen concurrently up until about the end of the year. After that, we’re off to the races with fast-paced RFA action, Everyone’s Favorite Minor League Draft™, followed by our annual URFA free-for-all death match. At some point around Opening Day, I’m sure there will be a delightful sampling of the LO’s insightful predictions about how the year will play out, so stay tuned for another adequate installment of Chin Music Dynasty Baseball League.
Now- 1/5/19 Rules discussion, roster maintenance, filling vacancies, general admin
1/6/19 Tags lock at 11:59 PM EST
1/7- 1/12 NL RFA Bidding
1/13- 1/15 NL RFA Matching
1/16- 1/21 AL RFA Bidding
1/22- 1/24 AL RFA Matching
1/28 MiLB Draft: Round 1
2/4 MiLB Draft: Rounds 2-3
2/11 MiLB Draft: Rounds 4-5
2/18 Infield Free Agency (includes C and DH)
2/25 Outfield Free Agency
3/4 SP Free Agency
3/11 RP Free Agency
3/18 Open FA
3/20 Opening Day in Japan (get your A’s and Mariners acquisitions before Open FA, as it will not conclude until after the series in Japan)
3/28 Real Opening Day
Concerns of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. I return to you now in that most blessed time of year. Our offseason kickoff would not be complete in recent years without the Ty’s Customary Apology Tour™. I know you look forward to it all year long, and I’ve kept you waiting longer this year in an effort to build suspense. So, without further ado, here it is: I prostrate myself in shame to you all for dereliction of duty as your supreme figurehead. In an effort to achieve understanding rather than sympathy, I’ll disclose that my Dad has had a serious medical issue over the last few months, which has occupied much of my time and anxiety; however, said issue seems to be, miraculously, behind him. Anyway, I’m off to a later start than usual, but we should still have plenty of time to tackle our offseason activities, which I have outlined below per usual.
I humbly request everyone to return to their posts for the 11th iteration of our beloved Chin Music, now capably piloted by the impeccable Scott and Tyler (a massive upgrade from Swo and Ty, if you ask me). For those that don’t intend to return, please accept my thanks for your participation, but I request that you let us know that intention sooner rather than later so that we can attempt to fill your enormous shoes with the largest feet we can find. Those that will be accompanying us into 2019: please do yourself and the League Office a favor by updating your team page and transaction logs to the best of your ability and making the appropriate amendments to your roster on Fantrax- which I will be working on in the next day or two. Payments to the victors will be processed at that time (belated congratulations are in order, along with apologies for the retention of your well-deserved winnings).
Now is the time to have quick and heated debates about policy/rules changes heading into next year. Our incredibly subjective and nebulous process for such
amendments remains in place, so please articulate your arguments succinctly, as we have short attention spans, and persuasively if you’d like to enact change. This spirited debate and installing any replacement GMs will happen concurrently up until about the end of the year. After that, we’re off to the races with fast-paced RFA action, Everyone’s Favorite Minor League Draft™, followed by our annual URFA free-for-all death match. At some point around Opening Day, I’m sure there will be a delightful sampling of the LO’s insightful predictions about how the year will play out, so stay tuned for another adequate installment of Chin Music Dynasty Baseball League.
Now- 1/5/19 Rules discussion, roster maintenance, filling vacancies, general admin
1/6/19 Tags lock at 11:59 PM EST
1/7- 1/12 NL RFA Bidding
1/13- 1/15 NL RFA Matching
1/16- 1/21 AL RFA Bidding
1/22- 1/24 AL RFA Matching
1/28 MiLB Draft: Round 1
2/4 MiLB Draft: Rounds 2-3
2/11 MiLB Draft: Rounds 4-5
2/18 Infield Free Agency (includes C and DH)
2/25 Outfield Free Agency
3/4 SP Free Agency
3/11 RP Free Agency
3/18 Open FA
3/20 Opening Day in Japan (get your A’s and Mariners acquisitions before Open FA, as it will not conclude until after the series in Japan)
3/28 Real Opening Day
