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