BP's team -- specifically Dave Haller, Nate Silver, and Clay Davenport --
designed the seven game series to be as realistic as possible.
USBL Commissioner, Daniel Meisenheimer, III stated, "The USBL is
extremely proud of Billy's accomplishments.

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WHERE: Cobb Galleria Center
Two Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA

WHY: Three-player teams from Atlanta, as well as other cities across
the globe, will convene to compete in head-to-head tournament
game-play, playing for more than $200,000 in cash

A MAGIC: The Gathering Junior Super Series(TM) (JSS) for
players ages 15 and under will be held on Sunday during the
final rounds of the weekend-long competition . The pro tour competition awards more than $3
million a year

VISUALS: "Last Chance Qualifier" line-up begins at 6 p.baseballprospectus.

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match-ups depending on whether a left-handed or right -handed pitcher was
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will have home field advantage, and the games will be played in a 2-3-2
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The upcoming World Baseball Classic has
only intensified the debate as to which league would emerge superior in a
series between the two champion clubs. (USBL) player, Billy Thomas, signs with
the New Jersey Nets for the remainder of the NBA season.

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Baseball Prospectus' mission is to help fans understand, interpret, and
enjoy the game of baseball.
The first player ever signed by the USBL 's Cagerz in 1999, Thomas
played in four seasons averaging 13.

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The JSS gives $100,000 in scholarships throughout
the year

Atlanta fans and players can line up in hopes of grabbing one
of four open tournament seats and vie for a $200,100 prize
payout during a "Last Chance Qualifier" competition

MAGIC: The Gathering has been described as a cross between
fantasy football and chess.S. Its products include the Baseball Prospectus annual, the
best-selling annual baseball book on the market, a comprehensive website, a
successful Radio Show/Podcast, as well as other books such as Mind Game and
the soon -to-be-released Baseball Between the Numbers (March 6, 2006). Billy Thomas is the 149th USBL
player to "graduate" into the NBA.

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Starting today with Game 1, one game will be played each day, with the
result and recap featured on www.

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Players From All Over the World Gather in Atlanta to Compete in MAGIC: The Gathering(R) Trading Card Game Tournament

Fans of the game have long wondered how baseball in other cultures compares
to baseball in the United States.

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First and second
prize winners will receive a $500 college scholarship, and an
invitation to compete at the national championship in Baltimore
this summer.com

CONTACT: For more information, please call 1-800-324-6496

Nets Sign Billy Thomas for Remainder of Season

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Special help
on the project was provided by Tom Tippett and the Diamond Mind Baseball
team.2 apg
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was determined to make the NBA at whatever cost," said Carroll Long of
the Kansas Cargerz, "Billy was a team player and a leader everywhere
he went."
Thomas' achievements put him 8th and 11th All-Time in the USBL for
3-Point FG Attempted and 3-Point FG Made respectively ."

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Billy has
scored in double digits three times since joining the team, while
seeing his playing time increase from 18 minutes per game during his
first 6 games to 25 minutes over the last five.

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THURSDAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 10 - MARCH 13

ATLANTA, Players from all over the world gather in
Atlanta to compete in MAGIC: The Gathering(R) trading card game tournament .m.

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on Thursday,
March 10, and final rounds will be held on Sunday, March 13
where remaining teams will battle for top spots and a first
place prize of $60,000 in cash

VIP Player's lounge, exclusively for teams who have qualified
for the final event, and where Atlanta players and U.
Baseball Prospectus (BP ), the leading
independent group of baseball analysts, has produced a simulated
Best-of-Seven Game Series dubbed the "Battle of Champions" between the 2005
champions of Major League Baseball (MLB ) and Japan's Nippon Baseball League
(NPB) -- the Chicago White Sox and Chiba Lotte Marines.----Former United
States Basketball League, Inc.

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EVENT INFO: http://www.9 rpg. The Kansas
Cagerz organization and their fans honored Thomas' career by retiring
his #12 jersey in 2002.

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players can be interviewed about what its like to make a living
by playing their favorite game

Hundreds of MAGIC: The Gathering trading card game players --
including local competitors -- playing simultaneously in the
grand tournament hall.
In 11 NBA games this season, Thomas is averaging 6.8 apg and 3.

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There are more than six million
players in 70 countries worldwide, including many in the
Atlanta area.

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The debate publicly featured Ozzie
Guillen and Bobby Valentine , the managers of the White Sox and Marines,
with Valentine claiming that the Marines were the White Sox' equal.5 rpg in just over 21 minutes per game for New Jersey. He was an upstanding
player for Kansas and we wish him well in his future NBA career.

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PRESS RELEASE American and Japanese Powerhouses Square Off in Baseball Prospectus' 'Battle of Champions'

Particular attention was also paid to player skills and statistics,
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About Baseball Prospectus:

Founded in 1996, Baseball Prospectus has evolved from an obscure start-up
to one of the most highly regarded brands in the sports entertainment
industry . The Nets
signed Thomas to a 10-day contract back on January 20th. After
completing his second 10-day contract, New Jersey put Thomas on the
roster for the rest of the season.