He is a lifelong Blue Jays fan, once featured in the news in his Jays cap, and a devoted CBC News viewer. He also runs a fantasy basketball league with friends and takes the job seriously: rules, draft day, rulings and a firm policy on puns. The selection committee reports the vote was unanimous, which is easy when the nominee wrote the rules.
Follow along as the league's annual draft unfolds on a Saturday, from the pre-draft rules refresher to the first disputed pick.
CBH News analysts look at what separates a league that lasts from one that falls apart by the trade deadline. Spoiler: it is the person holding the gavel.
Spotted on the field at the Rogers Centre in the cap and the grey t-shirt, the Person of the Year is understood to believe this is the year. Sources confirm he believes that every year.
The standings reward points. They should also reward craft. A modest proposal, now sitting on the commissioner's desk under three other proposals.
Trade offers were up sharply in early trading. Analysts expect swings until the commissioner answers his messages, which could be a while.
A high-pressure system is parked over the commissioner's inbox. Expect scattered rulings through the weekend and a pun warning in all regions.
Our culture desk rates the league's wordplay, from the groan-worthy to the genuinely inspired. The commissioner has reserved the right to veto all of it.
Rules are posted. Draft day is sacred. Rulings are final, pending appeal to the same person. CBH News sits down with the Person of the Year.
