------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | International Replay Baseball League - Founded October 30, 1973 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ***************** IRBL NEWSLETTER # 552 ***************** 3-26-98 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ...................................... Along with this newsletter, you will find a set of the following instruction files for each team except as noted below: 1) INSTRUCT.Txx 2) PITCHING.Txx 3) INACTIVE.Txx 4) MPyy.EXP 5) TEAMyy.EXP NOTE: The xx is the two digit IRBL team number. The yy is a different one or two number that the DMB game assigns to each team. EXCEPTIONS: I have not received a set of instructions for the following two teams: BLUE JAYS, ORIOLES Roch Doran (BLUE JAYS) is having computer problems. Carmine Salerno (ORIOLES) does not currently have the time due to his work schedule. I will post another LRD as soon as I receive these last two teams instructions. ...................................... A complete set of all the latest instructions files will always be available to download from the IRBL web site or IRBL BBS as file name LRDINSTR.ZIP. In addition, you can send me updated instructions whenever you want during the season and they will be included with the next newsletter LRD (and I will update the LRDINSTR.ZIP file). ...................................... Prior to each series, print the road team's PITCHING, INACTIVE and INSTRUCT files to be sure you are using the latest instructions. Prior to starting each series, import the computer manager files from the C:\IRBL\RESULTS.Y98 directory. ...................................... LATE SERIES PENALTY (LSP) NOTES: Since the instructions for two teams are missing, if you receive the instructions after the series date for IRBL # 552 3-26-98 2 a home series with that team which causes you to send in the series results late, let me know that and I will waive the LSP. ...................................... 1998 IRBL Season Predictions: Mike Boling's email (see below) reminded me to include the IRBL season prediction form. I used to distribute this form every year and compile the results but I stopped since almost nobody participated. Maybe there is some new interest in this now. Rename the PREDICT.Txx form to your own IRBL team number (i.e., PREDICT.T03 for the DODGERS). Then edit the form with your predictions and send the file to me. I will publish the predictions and then compare the predictions at the end of the season. Participation is voluntary (no penalties if you do not send in the form). The deadline for submitting the prediction form is Sunday, April 19th. ...................................... The following is a summary of the 1998 draft telephone calls that I should be receiving reimbursement for: TEAM MANAGER CALLS COST ---- ------- ----- ---- CARDINALS Don Tobin 10 7.50 CUBS Mike Boling 3 2.25 REDS Jeff Nicholson 12 9.00 METS Gerry McDonald 6 4.50 RANGERS Michael Walsh 6 4.50 INDIANS Bill Mattfeld 3 2.25 BLUE JAYS Roch Doran 6 4.50 ORIOLES Carmine Salerno 10 7.50 RED SOX Frank Hopkins 7 5.25 ...................................... Files included on LRD # 552: --------------------------- INACTIVE.Txx --> Inactive List INSTRUCT.Txx --> Team Instructions MPyy.EXP --> Computer Manager and TEAMyy.EXP Profile NEWSL552.xxx --> Newsletter # 552 PITCHING.Txx --> Starting Pitchers Rotation PREDICT.Txx --> IRBL season prediction form File Extension Legend (xxx): --------------------------- IRBL # 552 3-26-98 3 PED --> Epson Dot Matrix Compatible Printer "print file" PHL --> HP Laser Compatible Printer "print file" T1C --> Viewable one column newsletter text format TXT --> Viewable text format ...................................... BK MESSAGES OF INTEREST POSTED ON THE IRBL BBS OR SENT VIA INTERNET EMAIL ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: anybody up for some fun? Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 13:46:13 -0600 From: Mike Boling To: IRBL Managers Well, I for one can't wait until next week! Opening Day is finally here. Being new, I don't know what traditions the league may have, but I was wondering if anyone would think it fun to have a bit of a prediction contest? Perhaps one for the IRBL and one for the real thing. Just for grins. Maybe for the newsletter after next. Lemme know.