[USML Announce] USML 2008 Draft Day Information

[Brad Jansen]

I vote no internet access. If there were real men in this group and we did
this at a bar (not a coffee or tapas bar, Jeffrey) we sure as s--t wouldn't
fart around with laptops. But who's gonna proctor that Jim character?
--BLJ


On 3/13/08, Richard Robbins <rerobbins at itinker.net> wrote:
>
>  Thanks Mark.
>
> I've got one issue to raise related to draft day logistics.
>
> I've always been uncomfortable with the notion that some people would have
> internet access during a draft while others don't.  It seems to me that we
> should discourage people from having internet access during the draft.  How
> do others feel about this?  If the consensus is that it's not a problem,
> I'll certainly come prepared to tap into the network, on the other hand, I
> think that the better approach is not to do so.
>
> What say the league on this one?
>
> -- Rich
>
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> *From:* announce-bounces at usml.net [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net] *On
> Behalf Of *Blocker, Mark B.
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:06 AM
> *To:* announce at usml.net
> *Subject:* [USML Announce] USML 2008 Draft Day Information
>
>
>
> Gang:
>
>   Here is the information for draft day 2008.
>
> When:   Saturday, March 15, at* 8:00 a.m. (sharp)*
>
> Where:  Sidley Austin LLP, One South Dearborn Street, Chicago  (38thfloor)
>
> How to get in:  Each league owner is listed on the guest list for this
> Saturday.  When you arrive, you will need to present a drivers license or
> state ID, so please bring one of those.  After your ID is verified, you will
> be issued a badge that will allow you to go through the security lanes to
> get to the elevators.  Take the elevator to the 38th floor.  When you get
> off of the elevator, turn west (away from the lake) and go through the
> silver door (which will be ajar).  The draft room (38W15) is right behind
> those doors.
>
> Food/beverage:  Two simple rules.  First, absolutely no alcohol.  Second,
> bring any food you want to consumer during the draft.  I do not believe
> there are vending machines that are easily accessed, so please bring stuff.
>
>
> Lunch:  The draft will certainly go through lunch.  I would recommend
> bringing something for lunch so that we can avoid slowing down the draft.
>
> Computer/internet:  The draft room has loads of computer and internet
> facilities.  I believe there is a wired port available in front of each
> chair (along with electrical outlets), so feel free to bring computers (and
> you can have internet access).
>
> Call-in information:  Jim, the number is 312-507-0446.
>
> IMPORTANT POST-DRAFT:  After the draft, please submit a piece of paper
> that shows (a) your drafted roster, with a star next to the names of players
> that were retained pre-draft, and for each player, their current position
> and salary; (b) a list of players acquired in the rotation draft, along with
> the following information: MLB team or other affiliation, position, and
> salary; and (c) a list of any week 1 roster moves.
>
> How to reach me:  If you need to reach me on or before draft day, either
> e-mail me at Sidley or call me on my cell at 847-571-4114.
>
>   -- Mark B.
>
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