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This is a demonstration version of "John Benson's Winning Rotisserie (r)
Baseball Draft Software", the computer program that lets you run your
whole draft/auction with no paper, no books, and no worksheets.
INSTALATION INSTRUCTIONS
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The demonstration package comes with the following files:
* BB_DRAFT.ZIP - PKZIP archive of demonstration
* READ.ME - this file
* DRAFT.EXE - the auction program
* HITTERS.DAT - the hitter database
* PITCHERS.DAT - the pitcher database
To install the the program:
* If you are using a hard disk: create a directory and copy the files
to the directory.
* If you are using a floppy drive: copy the files to a seperate disk
To run the program type:
DRAFT
PROGRAM FEATURES
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The program is fast, easy to use, and features a single keystroke
interface that enables you to nominate and buy players without
typing any names! "John Benson's Winning Rotisserie (r) Draft Software"
puts the fun back into a fantasy baseball auction.
When each player comes up for bid, see instantly:
* The Player's 1992 Forecast Stats and Benson Values
(note the Demonstration version uses 1988 actual stats)
* The Player's player eligibility based on his 1992 games played.
* Pro-forma league standings "at that moment".
* Player's impact on standings for every team (i.e. will Rickey
Henderson help your team more than Dennis Eckersley?).
* All other players remaining.
* All Rosters, vacancies, and money left.
In addition, "John Benson's Winning Rotisserie Draft Software" handles
all aspects of fantasy team management. The program performs all of
the mundane chores of assigning players to roster, moving players from
one position to another, and assigning new position eligibilties.
The program automatically calculates inflation rates and the average
and maximum amounts a team can spend on a player.
"John Benson's Winning Rotisserie Draft Software" supports AL, NL
and mixed rotisserie leagues. It can handle leagues with upto 17
teams.
The demonstration version has the following limitations:
* league size fixed at 12 teams; team names also fixed.
* uses 1988 actual stats
* Auction cannot be saved. Rosters go away when you exit the program.
* allows only 150 players to be drafted
PROGRAM COMMANDS
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All commands in "John Benson's Winning Rotisserie (r) Draft Software" are
initiated by function keys. The following function keys are defined:
<F1> - displays help screen.
<F2> - shows detailed standings for the fantasy league.
<F3> - shows player needs and money left for each fantasy team in league.
<F4> - shows the player roster for a fantasy team.
<F5> - shows available players sorted by position and Benson values.
The <PgDn> and <PgUp> keys can be used to scroll the list.
Players can be nominated (put up for bid) by using the
<up arrow> and <down arrow> keys to highlight a player and
pressing return. This permits players to be nominated without
typing in there name.
<F6> - shows the players with the most standings impact on a fantasy team.
The <PgDn> and <PgUp> keys can be used to scroll the list.
Players can be nominated (put up for bid) by using the
<up arrow> and <down arrow> keys to highlight a player and
pressing return. This permits players to be nominated without
typing in there name.
<F7> - puts a player up for bid.
<F8> - assigns a player to a fantasy team.
<F9> - removes a player from a fantasy team.
<F10> - exits the program.
When the program wishes you to make a choice (e.g. what position
to assign a player) it will display a list of valid options. You
can switch between options by using the the <right arrow> and
<left arrow> keys. The <return> key will select the highlighted
option.
ORDERING INFORMATION
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The program works on all IBM PC Compatiables, supports both color and
monochrome monitors, and requires only a single 360K floppy disk drive.
The full version costs $65 plus $2 shipping and can be ordered by calling
1-800-292-6338. In Canada, call 1-203-834-0812. A Stats Editor is
also available for $29 and permits you to change the forecasts and
dollar values. Please specify disk type when ordering.
Any questions or comments on "John Benson's Winning Rotisserie(r)
Draft Software" can be directed to Wing Lee (wlee@gringo.usc.edu)
or John Benson (76114,445@compuserve.com), or by calling 1-203-834-0812.