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Post by playmaker26 on Jul 21, 2013 19:27:03 GMT -5
Both The Norsemen and Kont Smashers won't be returning. Can anyone look for replacements?
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Post by mrquacky on Aug 12, 2013 22:33:08 GMT -5
No luck finding anyone I'm guessing?
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Post by playmaker26 on Aug 26, 2013 21:21:18 GMT -5
I haven't had much time to look. If anyone can try and find people, I would greatly appreciate it.
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Post by playmaker26 on Sept 14, 2013 12:49:15 GMT -5
We still have two openings. It was three but I found someone to take over Kont Smashers. The Norseman and Broad Street Beauty are still available. If anyone can find replacements, that would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by akkei on Sept 18, 2013 10:32:51 GMT -5
Adam,
Is there a plan B for this league? There are a lot of leagues looking for GMs at this time of the year. Every day that passes reduces the likelihood that we will have 10 GMs when the season starts. If the plan is to get this league going no matter what, then I think it would be preferable if we could complete the draft and have the possibility to make a few free agent moves before the season starts. I would appreciate if you could share your views regarding the future of this league. Thanks
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Post by playmaker26 on Sept 18, 2013 10:41:23 GMT -5
Ideally we would like to fill the league soon.
If we didn't, there are a few options:
1. Dispersal draft of the two available teams. 2. Draft without those teams but still pick players for them.
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Post by burnsy00 on Sept 18, 2013 12:49:21 GMT -5
I prefer option #2 and continue to look for a new GM during the season as there are usually a couple of new guys looking to get into an existing league once the season is under way.
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Post by akkei on Sept 18, 2013 14:58:02 GMT -5
I agree. I guess takers will eventually be found for these teams, but to be realistic now is probably the worst time in the year to be looking for new GMs. If it comes to that, we might want to waive the participation fee if GMs are found later during the season (and these teams cannot win any money either).
I have bumped the thread at Dobber's, but we might want to get the draft going over the weekend if we want to be ready for season opening. If I can make a suggestion, given that Cy does not have any draft pick this year, he may be the GM that is closest to being impartial and could draft for the team(s) that do not have a GM.
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Post by seadawg on Sept 18, 2013 15:03:24 GMT -5
I have no problem drafting for the teams without owners. I know none of you know me, but I give my word I'd be completely objective and draft players without any biases or ulterior motives. I agree. I guess takers will eventually be found for these teams, but to be realistic now is probably the worst time in the year to be looking for new GMs. If it comes to that, we might want to waive the participation fee if GMs are found later during the season (and these teams cannot win any money either). I have bumped the thread at Dobber's, but we might want to get the draft going over the weekend if we want to be ready for season opening. If I can make a suggestion, given that Cy does not have any draft pick this year, he may be the GM that is closest to being impartial and could draft for the team(s) that do not have a GM.
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Post by burnsy00 on Sept 18, 2013 15:26:37 GMT -5
I am cool with that suggestion above.
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Post by roenick27 on Sept 18, 2013 18:54:32 GMT -5
I know that I'm new so I'm not sure if I can chime in here. I'd actually vote for #2 and do a dispersal. Maybe make a rule that any gained players can be placed in a "frozen" status if they are not called up to the main tram or farm. Basically acting as an extension of our prospects level (knowing some guys won't be prospects). I think it will be tough to find a new gm, let alone 2 at this time in the season and, to be honest, some teams are super stacked compared to others right now. I asked some gm's in other leagues and they looked at some teams in here compared to the teams available and said no way. I'd be against letting 2 gms come in for free as I just paid my $56 without hesitation. I think dispersal of teams and picks fits here and if gms want to join next year we can always disperse back a set number of roster guys/prospects/picks (coming in they would know they are most likely rebuilding) Ideally we would like to fill the league soon. If we didn't, there are a few options: 1. Dispersal draft of the two available teams. 2. Draft without those teams but still pick players for them.
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Post by akkei on Sept 19, 2013 9:22:56 GMT -5
I can't say that being part of a 8-team league is a very appealing option for me to be honest. I'm fine with that if this is temporary.
When I suggested to waive the entry fee, it was more with the expectation that any new GM would have to pay their 2014 fee in advance to join the league, but taking an abandoned team somewhere around January would give these new GMs a head start in making moves to retool these teams to get prepared for next season.
If imbalance is the reason why replacement GMs cannot be found, then maybe the key to get this league going again is to address the balance issue. I have not faced a similar situation in the past in the other leagues I am involved in, so I don't really have any suggestion as to how to resolve this. Personally, since I have drafted my team, I'm fine with the situation as it is and I remain committed to the league even if some teams are much stronger than mine. I'm in it for the fun, not for the money. I can see however that it is not very appealing for new GMs to have to address mistakes that were made by previous owners. I would not mind if the league goes through drastic changes if that is what is necessary to salvage the league.
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Post by burnsy00 on Sept 19, 2013 9:53:25 GMT -5
More often than not in these leagues the have nots generally have the higher draft picks since they trade their better players to the top teams to retool. I really do think if we just autodraft for the absent GM's we will be fine or have Cyril step in for the absent teams....I mean come on its only 60 draft picks total to complete the draft here...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2013 10:35:17 GMT -5
I'm interested in taking over a team. I'm just skimming through all the rules, etc. But I think I'd like to take over the Norsemen.
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Post by roenick27 on Sept 19, 2013 10:38:02 GMT -5
I don't care about the money either but I would rather have known this in advance. I don't thin 8 teams long term is good either. Personally 10 is too little also but it is what it is. Balance could be a problem here but I agree I'd rather have fun than win. I can't say that being part of a 8-team league is a very appealing option for me to be honest. I'm fine with that if this is temporary. When I suggested to waive the entry fee, it was more with the expectation that any new GM would have to pay their 2014 fee in advance to join the league, but taking an abandoned team somewhere around January would give these new GMs a head start in making moves to retool these teams to get prepared for next season. If imbalance is the reason why replacement GMs cannot be found, then maybe the key to get this league going again is to address the balance issue. I have not faced a similar situation in the past in the other leagues I am involved in, so I don't really have any suggestion as to how to resolve this. Personally, since I have drafted my team, I'm fine with the situation as it is and I remain committed to the league even if some teams are much stronger than mine. I'm in it for the fun, not for the money. I can see however that it is not very appealing for new GMs to have to address mistakes that were made by previous owners. I would not mind if the league goes through drastic changes if that is what is necessary to salvage the league.
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