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September 1, 2001
Revenues continues to go up, mostly due to the new Philadelphia team and the expansion to a 44 game season. As such, the USABL via the IBF as announced tentative plans to add a sixth team to the league as of 2004, San Francisco. This will be dependent on growth during the 2002 season.
November 1, 2001
An update on the universe/world after the second year of the IBF:
United States - 238
Mexico - 15
Canada - 13
Costa Rica - 1
Dominican Republic - 1
Japan - 1
Panama - 1
Curacao - 1
Cuba - 1
Given the ages of the international prospects, no non-United States players have made their debuts in an IBF Major League at this time.
However, a relief pitcher, Felix Guerra (MEX), was added to Chicago's reserve roster during the 2001 off-season. He could be the first international IBF member to debut in the federation.
January 1, 2002
News and notes for the upcoming 2002 season:
The salary cap has once again been raised 10% to $30,250.
No other changes have been made to the league structure or rules.
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