LEAGUE OPERATIONS

Strat-O-Matic Platform: The league operates using the Strat-O-Matic Baseball computer game.
Cloud-Based League Files: All league files are maintained using the Strat-O-Matic cloud feature, allowing for centralized storage and access.
File Management Responsibilities: Each team owner is responsible for:
Uploading the correct Computer Manager (CM) file for their team
Ensuring injured players are not active in their lineup
Maintaining current and accurate roster information in their files
Statistics Tracking: All league statistics are automatically tracked by the Strat-O-Matic computer game and maintained in the encyclopedia program within the game software.

Block System: The regular season is divided into two-week blocks to ensure all teams progress through the schedule uniformly and to provide windows for transactions and roster management.
Home Game Responsibility: Each team owner is responsible for playing all of their team's home games. The home team owner manages both teams during home games, using their opponent's uploaded CM file for the away team.
Computer Manager Setup: Owners must configure their CM to appropriately manage their team during away games. The CM should reflect the owner's strategic preferences for lineups, pitching rotations, and in-game decisions.
Net Play Option: Team owners may mutually agree to play games via net play rather than using the CM system. Net play games follow the same rules and procedures as standard computer-managed games.
Playoff Game Play: Playoff games must be played via net play, as specified in Rule 10.3.4. The block system does not apply during the playoffs.

Primary Communication Platforms: League communications are conducted through:
Discord: Primary platform for league discussion, transaction announcements, and real-time communication
Email: Secondary platform when Discord is unavailable or for official league business
League Website: When operational, will serve as the official repository for all league information
Discord Server Structure: The league Discord server serves as the primary communication hub for:
Transaction announcements and confirmations
League-wide discussions and announcements
Injury determination processes (conducted by Commissioner in public chat)
Trade negotiations and proposals
General league community interaction
Transaction Announcements: All transactions must be officially announced through the current primary communication platform:
When the league website is operational, transactions are posted there
Until the website is ready, transactions are announced on Discord
If Discord is unavailable, transactions are announced via email to all league members
League Website Development: The league website is a work in progress with planned features including:
Draft hosting and management tools
Free agency bidding and tracking system
Trade proposal interface
Roster management tools
Transaction history and announcements
League standings, statistics, and records
League constitution and rules repository
Stratdraft Platform: Until the full league website is operational, Stratdraft (stratdraft.com) serves as a temporary platform for hosting drafts, auctions, and basic league management functions.

Award Categories: The league recognizes excellence through the following awards:
Most Valuable Player (MVP)
Cy Young Award (best pitcher)
Rookie of the Year
Silver Slugger Award (best offensive player at each position)
Gold Glove Award (best defensive player at each position)
Manager of the Year (best managed team)
Worst Manager of the Year
Award Distribution by League Size:
12-Team League: One award winner in each category (league-wide)
16+ Team Leagues: One award winner per league (American League and National League) in each category
Award Determination: The specific process for determining award winners will be established and communicated to league members. This may include voting procedures, statistical criteria, or a combination of both.

Statistical Records: All league statistics, both current season and historical, are maintained within the Strat-O-Matic computer game's encyclopedia program.
Historical Preservation: The league maintains comprehensive historical records including:
Season-by-season team and player statistics
Playoff results and champions
Award winners
Transaction history
All-time franchise records
Public Access: Historical data and current statistics are made available to all league members through the league website once operational, and through periodic reports distributed via Discord or email in the interim.

Rule Clarifications: When a situation arises that is not explicitly covered by the league rulebook:
The Commissioner has authority to make an immediate decision
The Commissioner may solicit input from team owners or call for a vote if deemed necessary, but is not required to do so
Decisions made by the Commissioner may be appealed following the procedures in Rule 1.9
Owner Unavailability: If a team owner becomes unavailable during the season:
The Commissioner will appoint an interim manager from the prospective manager list
The interim manager assumes all responsibilities for the team until the original owner returns or a permanent replacement is found
If the unavailability extends beyond two weeks, the Commissioner may initiate the process to permanently replace the owner
Prospective Manager List: The league maintains a list of individuals interested in team ownership but without an available team. This list serves as the pool for:
Interim managers when owners become unavailable
Permanent replacements when ownership positions open
Expansion team owners when the league grows
File Maintenance Standards: Team owners must maintain their league files with integrity and accuracy. Failure to properly manage files (e.g., playing injured players, incorrect rosters) may result in:
Forfeiture of affected games
Disciplinary action by the Commissioner
Potential removal from the league for repeated violations