Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this site?: Originally, the site was created to provide simple news links for every teams. However, from there it kept growing with more information. Eventually, I found a yearning for player contract data and free agent information so I could call up Kevin Towers and let him know what to do with my Padres. Unfortunately, several sites that had provided this information had untimely disappearances, never to be found on the internet again. So, I slowly kept finding new information on my own and piecing it together from all over the internet, magazines and newspapers to create what you see now. This site is not only for me, though, but for the benefit of fans throughout the world from Japan to Austalia to the United States.
When was this site created?: It was created during the summer of 2003.
How often is the site updated?: It is updated on daily basis sometime in the late afternoon or early evening (Pacific time).
Why the long page load times?: Images can slow down page load times and thus this site is best viewed with a combination of a gecko-based browser such as Mozilla's Firefox or an alternative browser like Opera and a Cable, DSL or Broadband. Our server is also shared with several other sites so stress on the server may also delay page loading times. Thanks for your patience and cooperation.
Where is the contract information from?: Contract information has been compiled from information from SportsTicker, the Associated Press and other Wire Reports. Additional information is added from reputable internet media sites and newspaper articles. If you notice or hear of a clause in a player's contract, that I have not mentioned, then please let me know for the benefit of others.
Is this information on this site copyrighted?: Sort of. Some information on this website is part of the public domain, but otherwise it is licensed under the Creative Commons Atrribution 2.5 license. That basically means feel free to copy anything as long as you cite Unofficial MLB as a source.
How do I cite Unofficial Major League Baseball?: If citing in a research paper:
Dave, P. "Title of the Page within quotes, which is found at the top of your browser window." Unofficial Major League Baseball. The last update of the page--found in the footer of the page. 21 Oct. 2006 or whatever date website was accessed on. <URL within brackets>.
On the internet: A simple link back to our site (Source: <a href="http://www.mlb4u.com">Unofficial MLB</a>) will suffice. Or we'd welcome you to add our button below to your site or blog. Feel free to hotlink the button, which is hosted at Photobucket.
What will be added in the future?: Check out the blog for the most recent updates and upcoming features.
What do I want from you?: If you see anything that seems incorrect or out of place, please let me know. It may take me a while to respond to your e-mails, but corrections are made very promptly. If you think of a feature that I should add or in the event you find information that can be useful like contract information that is not listed or some random, cool fact, please pass it along.

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