New Applicant - Daniel LaBrier

[Marlins GM (Dan)]

Hello folks,

What is your name, age and general location?

Daniel LaBrier (I go by Dan), nearly 50 y.o., Eastern Idaho (aka Frozen Tundra West)

What is your email address?

dbreer23 at gmail

Which is your favourite real life team? How did you end up following them?

Chicago Cubs. Born and raised in central Illinois,

How did you find this league?

While researching an applicant for one of the leagues I serve as commish for. I haven't played in a 30-team league in a couple of years, and this league looks very welcoming.

Please give a brief overview of your fantasy baseball experience. How many other leagues are you currently a member of, and what format are they (ie H2H, roto, redraft, keeper, auction etc)?

Have played fantasy baseball for ~25 years, going back to early ESPN and Yahoo leagues. Currently in 2 other leagues, both private leagues on Fantrax. I serve as commissioner in both of those leagues. They are much smaller leagues, though - one is 10 teams (free), the other is 12 teams ($50/yr). Both are weekly H2H dynasty leagues, and one has a massive minor league system (which includes amateurs).

How often will you be available to be contacted by fellow owners in this league?

I'm usually on several times a day, and don't often go more than a day without checking in at least once. I do travel some for work, but even then I usually try to check in unless it's not possible (for which I would post an "out of the office" message to the league).

This is a league with 30 teams in it, and as such it can be expected that there will be a rather large number of teams that will not contend every season. Would you be content with building for the future? Do you need to always be in competition in order to remain interested in the league?

I'm no stranger to building teams from scratch, and enjoy the challenge.

Is there any other information you think we as a league should know in order to best determine your eligibility?

I have participated in several leagues (besides the two listed above) over the past 4-5 years, but have yet to find the right fit. After reading some of the recent dialogue amongst owners here, I really think there is an opportunity to be part of a very good league for a long time. I hope that when an opportunity to join arises, that you consider me as a candidate to join. Thank you!

Please post links to any other leagues you participate in.

Both are private leagues in Fantrax.

[Rangers GM (Stephen)]

Hi Dan,

Thank you for showing interest in our league. Your level of experience certainly sounds like you would be a fit in our league, and I would be delighted to add you to our waiting list.

When we next receive a resignation or face owner absenteeism/activity levels deemed to require a replacement, I will contact you by PM. Please make sure that your notification settings are configured so that this triggers an email to you.

I think 10 months on the waiting list is the current record. I don't know whether to hope that you beat that tally or not...

All the best,
Stephen

[Rangers GM (Stephen)]

Congratulations Dan! The Miami Marlins are proud to welcome you back as their new general manager. A fun and rewarding future awaits as you chart the course of your franchise!

What are the next steps to be taken to get started on the right foot?

1) Post your own roster page in your team folder. For continuity your first roster should contain the exact same players as the previous team roster. If you wish to make changes to your roster (by protecting/unprotecting players) then these should be posted on the Roster Transactions board. You should also check that the arbitration contracts of all of your players are accurate - you don't want to be unnecessarily overpaying anyone! The format of the roster page is open for customisation by each owner, but please bear in mind that it should be easy to read and well maintained. You may find the FAQ page helpful.

2) Notify the commissioner if there is a player on a multi-year guaranteed contract whose contract length you would like to reduce (rule 2.13).
If you are taking over a team that has recently been unowned during free agency, notify one of the commissioners if there are any automatically signed players who you would like to drop (rule 5.9.5).

3) Check your real life team's major and minor league rosters to see if you can protect any arbitration players of value that your predecessor missed.

4) Check your email for an invitation to Fantrax. (Consult with the commissioner if there are any difficulties or delays.)

5) Check your Fantrax roster. It should match your Proboards roster and only include players receiving a salary on your team.

6) Post a trade block. You can't agree to a trade until your trade block has been posted for a week.

Make good use of your trade block, player evaluation advice, and the one week acclimatization period. The “trade block guidance” page is your friend. Please do not overlook this valuable tool. It is required reading.

7) Protect a player (see Section VII of the rules). You won't be allowed to trade until this step is taken as a demonstration of understanding the procedure.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. You can post it publicly under “General Chat”, or ask any experienced league member. We’re here to help.

From all of your fellow friends and competitors, welcome to our league!

[Marlins GM (Dan)]

I'm very thankful for the invitation to the league! Looking forward to fighting for a title in 2023!

Thanks,
Dan