Top 10 DMBL New Year's Resolutions

The rosters and free agent lists are updated. Butch has a really good breakdown of the available players on the Ning.

Now for those of you that aren't sure what goals to reach for in the coming year, here's your DMBL-related goals for 2008.

1) I will reply to all email trade inquiries
Hey it doesn't take long to reply with a "no thanks". It'd be even better if a counter proposal was made, but sometimes you just don't feel like like making a deal.

2) I will make all appropriate lineup and roster changes when my player is hurt
Injuries happen to everyone and sometimes there isn't an available player on the roster to take a player's spot when the occasional bug hits. That's when it's imperative to make the right moves to ensure that Barry Bonds doesn't end up playing short stop or that guy with the 7.00+ ERA doesn't have to make a spot start.

3) I will complete at least one trade this year
It's hard to deal with some people and sometimes you just can't find a fit between two teams, but there has to be some way that one of the teams can be tricked...er I mean, convinced to make a deal that is beneficial to both sides.

4) I will vote for All-Stars, Hall of Fame, and Post-season Awards
We can all see that the voting results are pretty low sometimes, so take five or ten minutes and fill out your ballots! At least then you have a legitimate reason to complain when your guy doesn't make the squad or win the award.

5) I will post on the Ning
Everyone loves trash talk and rules discussions have been really great. It's a good way to get to know each other and to help mold the league into an even better one.

6) I will write at least one team note
Bring your team to life with some team notes. Some teams update their notes once a year, others every month, and yet others have tumbleweeds rolling through them (I believe Vancouver still has a reference to Honus Wagner on theirs).

7) I will show up to a live draft
Ok so it's not realistic for a couple of our out of staters, but it'd be nice to meet in person and put a face to a name.

8) I will make at least one snide comment about Butch "cheating"
Ok, that's the easy one!

9) I will maintain a full roster at all times
Why would you let yourself finish a season with less than 30 players? And don't forget to activate your disabled players in a timely fashion and make appropriate cuts after executing an unbalanced trade.

10) I will give the commissioner a large sum of money for all the hard work and dedication
Just checking to see if you're paying attention!