Message-ID: <9021657.1075841188573.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 09:32:17 -0800 (PST) From: a..martin@enron.com To: c..gossett@enron.com Subject: Dave Baumbach Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: Martin, Thomas A. X-To: Gossett, Jeffrey C. X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \ExMerge - Martin, Thomas A.\Sent Items X-Origin: MARTIN-T X-FileName: tom martin 6-25-02.PST Jeff, I could be in a tough situation at the desk with personnel. Right now Daren Farmer is evaluating an opportunity with AEP. If he stays and if we get pressure for another round of cuts; I may be in a situation that I have to do something with Dave. If Daren leaves then Dave is really the only one remaining with Waha experience, that is why I decided to move him to the desk. Bottom line to me is that based on discussions with you in the past and my experience, Dave is definitely a keeper for Risk and has gained some physical experience in the last six months that will help me out particularly if Daren leaves. Needless to say there are a lot of variables to manage here but I thought you should be aware it, particularly if I end up in a situation where I have to make more cuts. I am sure you are in a similar situation with some of your folks so you can probably relate to what I am going through. I will catch up with you as this unfolds but if possible don't completely put Dave out of your plans at this point. I have explained this situation to him and I think he understands given he is new to trading. Any thoughts? Tom