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<div>If Turner actually pitches much for the Kitties, I'm seeing a really big negative number there. A cluster of Ks won't do much to offset a 5+ ERA and a 1.5+ WHIP. (Not saying he's not a great talent, but he's SOOO not ready.) Trout, on the other hand, could contribute is long as he's not the same guy who played in the AFL under that name.</div>
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<div>But do you see what you made me do? I was committed to the idea that my team sucked, then you give me just a little bit of hope and all of a sudden I'm talking smack. I demand a recount!</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">Jeff: Multiple questions.</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "> </SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">1. By “Shandler,” do you mean Rotolab?</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "> </SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">2. What undervalue is assigned to Trout/Turner that propels the Riptorns into 5<SUP>th</SUP>?</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "> </SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "> -- Mark B., +37.</SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "> <A href="mailto:announce-bounces@usml.net">announce-bounces@usml.net</A> [<A href="mailto:announce-bounces@usml.net?">mailto:announce-bounces@usml.net</A>] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Jeffrey Winick<br>
<B>Sent:</B> Monday, March 05, 2012 2:01 PM<br>
<B>To:</B> USML Announcements<br>
<B>Subject:</B> Re: [USML Announce] Ask Brad</SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">Ask and ye shall receive. </SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "> </SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">Here is Shandler’s take on the current status of the retention rosters:</SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">11. ARK (-3) Retained value</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">10. Dennis (0) Retained value</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">9. Red Hots (+5) Retained value</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">8. Calamari (+24) Retained value</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">7. Riptorns (+26) Retained value</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">5. Brats (+37) Retained value </SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">5. Bombers (+37) Retained value</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">4. Hoosiers (+41) Retained value</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">3. Berliners (+42) Retained value</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">2. AYM (+44) Retained value</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">1. Nukes (+48) Retained value</SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "> </SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">If you factor in rookies, the standings change a bit, with the Berliners moving to first on the strength of Moore and Montero, Nukes dropping to second, but just barely with Darvish and the Torns moving up to 5<SUP>th</SUP> with Trout and Turner.</SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">Let the games begin!</SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">Jeff </SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "> <A href="mailto:announce-bounces@usml.net">announce-bounces@usml.net</A> <A href="mailto:[mailto:announce-bounces@usml.net]">[mailto:announce-bounces@usml.net]</A> <B>On Behalf Of </B>Andy Klein<br>
<B>Sent:</B> Monday, March 05, 2012 10:25 AM<br>
<B>To:</B> USML Announcements<br>
<B>Subject:</B> Re: [USML Announce] Ask Brad</SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">I'm surprised not to have received Jeff's annual message declaring that the K-9 have the league's worst retention roster. Jeff ... I'm curious about how far behind the Adams Family Values I am in terms of "overvalue".</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">On Mon, Mar 5, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Richard Robbins <<A href="mailto:rerobbins@itinker.net">rerobbins@itinker.net</A>> wrote:</div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">OK Brad,</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">So now that I've faithfully followed your recommendations (more or less) I need your guidance as to the draft.</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">I clearly have a bunch of top flight talent, but essentially no money. Can I borrow some?</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Should I throw in the towel and start selling my guys promptly after the draft or should I cobble together a middling team based on the stars and scrubs approach?</div>
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