EMAIL BASEBALL STOCK MARKET From: prb@chinet.chi.il.us (Paul Botts) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1992 23:59:07 +0000 Announcing the formation of THE DIAMOND EXCHANGE (TM) Are you tired of the same old fantasy league format? Ready for a whole new concept that's been field-tested and debugged but costs you not one dime to play? The Diamond Exchange is for you! The DE is a radically new and exciting concept in fantasy leagues: instead of taking the role of manager of a mythical team, you are the trader on a "stock exchange", buying and selling stock in major-league teams. You buy low, sell high; "go short" or "go long" in futures contracts; manage a portfolio including cash flow, watching a floating interest rate to see when raising cash might be advantageous; and if you can find a low-priced longshot and "go deep" on it, you can ride that pony to the top! The DE is based on the Hoop Exchange, currently underway here on the net among more than 30 NBA fans. The DE is a significantly revised and enhanced version of the Hoop Exchange, though, based on a season's worth of valuable experience and input from players. Playing in the DE is absolutely free, and there are even prizes for the winner and runner-up (small ones, but still, a rarity on the net). If you'd like to see the complete rules of the DIAMOND EXCHANGE, drop me a note. Entries will close April 1. Paul Botts prb@chinet.chi.il.us Up