[Preds]

Jim,

This rule wasn't written just to penalize you. That part of the rulebook was there the past 2 years and has been unchanged. The penalties imposed were to ensure solid ownership at a time when the league was still getting its feet wet so to say. We had a ton of issues year 1, and lineups were often a nightmare.

Do I agree that now that we have have a very good group that a rule such as this should be changed? Yes. In fact I already endorsed your suggestion with a slight recommendation.

The last thing I'd want to see is a good solid owner who I have a great amount of respect for quit the league over something as stupid as this, but at the same time we should follow the rules this year, but make sure this issue is addressed in the off-season.

Until I reread the rule I hadn't realized their was a cap penalty in addition to the points, its harsh, agreeably too harsh for a 1st offense, but it IS a documented rule. Again, I think we can fix this quirk up in the off-season. BTW, Dodgers previously stated that he understood there to be the cap penalty himself.

As for the wording, it's intended to mean: "further, in a addition to the 20 point penalty, the team will be be assesed a 250cb cap penalty for each offense." At least in clean legible english thats the intention of the rule as written.

Again, I'd hope you can put your immediate anger and emotions to the side, and retract your ultimatum, you're a part of the reason the Frenzy is growing into such a strong league. You've done a great job rebuilding your team, and are IMO one of the top 2 teams this year. Further, your humor, and dedication add a lot to the league. Don't let this one boneheaded error and the unfortunate penalties that resulted ruin it all for you. Instead, buck up and kick all our asses over the next 6 weeks and get that playoff spot you so deserve!

BTW as for a cut, releasing the Cleveland D would get you 1 cb under the cap according to my numbers, it sucks, but is hardly going to have a significant impact on your season, particularly since you already have a stong Bucs Defense.