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Post by Red Sox GM (Ty) on Aug 28, 2023 0:13:07 GMT -5
Gentlemen,
I apologize for my insufficient engagement during the last few months and the consequent fallout. My personal and professional lives have been and will likely remain hectic- in some ways foreseen, others not so much. Regardless, as I have alluded on previous occasions, the days of me reliably having the energy to stay up and process bids after midnight on Fridays are, at least temporarily, in the rearview. There are multiple avenues to address this, which I’ll discuss internally with Scott and Tyler over the offseason prior to making additional public comment on the matter. I recognize that my inconsistency has made life more difficult than it should be for our GMs as well as for Scott and Tyler, which I regret.
All that stipulated, I think two things at once. First, we need clearer rules (and more ruthless enforcement by me) regarding cap/roster limit violations and player acquisition on Fantrax. Scott and Tyler do an amazing job keeping the spreadsheet up to date, and it’s an indispensable tool for us to administer the league and you to know where your team is in relation to the cap. When you recognize a discrepancy between what you think your roster should look like and the roster that you see on the spreadsheet, it is incumbent upon you to bring it to the attention of the league office. Because I’ve largely been AWOL lately, if you’ve communicated an issue to me, it’s been hit or miss whether that issue has been addressed. As good practice, please communicate any issues to Scott, Tyler and me to give us all the best chance of preventing more significant problems from arising.
Secondly, it’s my belief that the infractions that have gone on this year, have happened almost entirely on the spreadsheet and have not unfairly affected the actual scoring on Fantrax. By that, I mean that I suspect no illegal advantage has been gained vis-a-vis scoring as a result of cap/roster limit infractions. All rule enforcement shortcomings are my own and I reserve the right to impose punishment if a review of the situations at issue reveals that more egregious abuses took place than I presume at present.
The crux of the problem, as far as I can tell, lies in the fact that individual GMs are responsible for adding their free agent acquisitions on Fantrax. This is a practical necessity, so I don’t see a way to change that policy. With that constraint in mind, I’ll be happy to discuss a better policy for next year as a part of our annual offseason discussion.
On that subject, since the playoffs are nearly here, it seems an appropriate time to get a headcount for next year. If you don’t mind posting your
intentions here, it would be greatly appreciated. I’m grateful for the group of guys we have here- and I always hope that everyone returns- but I certainly understand that turnover will be constant. So, if we need to begin searching for your replacement, we’re sorry to see you go and wish you all the best, but please let us know so we can have as much time as possible to find a suitable successor.
Finally, I wanted to gauge the collective interest in participating in a best ball league for the NFL season this year. Not sure how many of you participate in other fantasy sports, but I imagine it shouldn’t be too difficult to give a dozen or so of us another reason to watch football this fall. I haven’t looked into the site or thought about buy-in, prizes, etc. so if it’s something you’d like to be involved in, let me know your thoughts and we’ll get something figured out.
Thanks to all for sticking with us through another year, and best of luck to those bound for the playoffs.
ELO
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Post by Nationals GM (corkzilla) on Aug 28, 2023 6:04:06 GMT -5
In here
Out best ball
Wish I could help more in here. It’s much appreciated the work that goes in to a league like this. Maybe I’m naive but I can’t imagine there being a lot of leagues like this that last 16+ seasons! Earlier days, seems like we policed each other more often but maybe we’re less comfortable doing that now or too busy as well. I think a little is on all of us to pay a tad more attention to our own team data, here and Fantrax.
We have to remember this is fantasy and it doesn’t take precedence over reality. There are 30 guys in here (I don’t think any ladies), it shouldn’t be incumbent on a few to keep this running smoothly. I plan on picking up the slack where I can next season.
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Post by D Backs GM (Tyler) on Aug 28, 2023 8:24:20 GMT -5
I echo Nats sentiment in full... including the in for here out for football.
Also, HOU has indicated privately to me that he does not intend to be back next year. I'll let him make the official call but I believe we have an owner ot two waiting in the wings and it seems like they're getting the call to the big time this offseason.
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Post by Mets GM (barnstormers) on Aug 28, 2023 13:45:10 GMT -5
Mets are in next year and will do the Football Bestball.
As for League business, I agree completely with D Back who agrees completely with Nat.
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Post by Guardians GM (Ron) on Aug 28, 2023 17:40:27 GMT -5
In here. Out to football.
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Post by Cubs GM (Scott B) on Aug 29, 2023 7:36:31 GMT -5
Baseball yes, football no.
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Post by Phillies GM (ryanfitzgerald11) on Aug 29, 2023 8:28:11 GMT -5
In for next year, out for football.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2023 16:10:52 GMT -5
Yes, I am out here. I appreciate al of the owners here and am thankful for the opportunity I had to come into the league. I especially appreciate the leaders/admins who have massive, thankless jobs and (while it never should) it surprises us when real life curtails their ability to respond to issues here. Given what we all go through in our daily lives, it has always amazed me what guys who take on that role do get done and how seamless it often looks.
Thanks again and good luck to all.
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Post by Blue Jays GM (buckmartinez) on Aug 30, 2023 11:00:13 GMT -5
I'm in next season; possibly interested in football.
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Post by Padres GM (Matt) on Aug 31, 2023 23:29:35 GMT -5
Pads are in for next season!
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Post by Tigers (Dingo) on Sept 1, 2023 19:20:55 GMT -5
In for next season, out for football
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Post by KC Royals GM (Kevin) on Sept 1, 2023 23:36:37 GMT -5
In and i would be in for football depending on the draft date/time.
You are 100% correct, Scott and Tyler (and you) do an amazing job here. The communication needs to be better in both directions moving forward. I think one key suggestion is let's leave the chatbox out of official communication. Important information can get lost in there very quickly and easily. If I log in from my phone it doesn't even show the chatbox. I typically start a chat with the 3 of you for official stuff and I think that is perhaps how official warnings, notifications, etc should be communicated to gm's for specific team issues.
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Post by D Backs GM (Tyler) on Sept 2, 2023 8:01:36 GMT -5
In and i would be in for football depending on the draft date/time. You are 100% correct, Scott and Tyler (and you) do an amazing job here. The communication needs to be better in both directions moving forward. I think one key suggestion is let's leave the chatbox out of official communication. Important information can get lost in there very quickly and easily. If I log in from my phone it doesn't even show the chatbox. I typically start a chat with the 3 of you for official stuff and I think that is perhaps how official warnings, notifications, etc should be communicated to gm's for specific team issues. Completely agree about the chat box. For me the issue is that it's up to the teams to stay under the cap, not up to Scott and ty to police and warn people. I feel like if someone makes a bid they know would put them over the cap or player limit then it's sort of on them to come back and check on Monday if they won the player and need to adjust. Just my 2c |
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Post by KC Royals GM (Kevin) on Sept 2, 2023 11:54:46 GMT -5
In and i would be in for football depending on the draft date/time. You are 100% correct, Scott and Tyler (and you) do an amazing job here. The communication needs to be better in both directions moving forward. I think one key suggestion is let's leave the chatbox out of official communication. Important information can get lost in there very quickly and easily. If I log in from my phone it doesn't even show the chatbox. I typically start a chat with the 3 of you for official stuff and I think that is perhaps how official warnings, notifications, etc should be communicated to gm's for specific team issues. Completely agree about the chat box. For me the issue is that it's up to the teams to stay under the cap, not up to Scott and ty to police and warn people. I feel like if someone makes a bid they know would put them over the cap or player limit then it's sort of on them to come back and check on Monday if they won the player and need to adjust. Just my 2c What happens when you or scott have a team over size or cap and that gm doesnt have themself over? Communication needs to take place at that point to figure out where the discrepancy is. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2023 0:25:10 GMT -5
Brewers are in for both depending on football draft/time.
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Post by D Backs GM (Tyler) on Sept 3, 2023 6:43:44 GMT -5
Bk- there is one official record. It's the sheet. If someone thinks it's wrong for some reason they should reach out and have it corrected.
It's worth noting that the major issue this year was not a .3m cap issue, it was a team winning their 56th and 57th players and then not dropping anyone to get under the limit.
The only resolution came when those players were posted again to be bid on, not called out as being owned, and auto cut from their old team.
It isn't like there was a miscommunication. You added too many players to your roster and disappeared for months. Not even claiming them on fantrax after winning them.
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Post by KC Royals GM (Kevin) on Sept 5, 2023 2:37:03 GMT -5
Bk- there is one official record. It's the sheet. If someone thinks it's wrong for some reason they should reach out and have it corrected. It's worth noting that the major issue this year was not a .3m cap issue, it was a team winning their 56th and 57th players and then not dropping anyone to get under the limit. The only resolution came when those players were posted again to be bid on, not called out as being owned, and auto cut from their old team. It isn't like there was a miscommunication. You added too many players to your roster and disappeared for months. Not even claiming them on fantrax after winning them. False, even after another team won a player i didnt roster the player remained on my sheet for almost 2 months. And if you think a team has too many players and don't contact them then that is for sure miscommunication... (by definition: "failure to communicate adequately.") |
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Post by D Backs GM (Tyler) on Sept 5, 2023 8:03:10 GMT -5
1 month, but still. June 19th: chinmusicupin.proboards.com/thread/18013/dairon-blanco-royalsYou bid on and won him. At that point he is ON YOUR ROSTER. Period. Its your job to pick him up on fantrax (which is stated in the rules). July 18th: chinmusicupin.proboards.com/thread/18180/dairon-blanco-diamondbacksAfter being posted twice (not bid on one week, and then bid on the next week) he was auto dropped from your roster (which is WAS on) and added to the new bid winner's. For that entire month, you were over the 55 man player limit. Not 72 hours, 1 month. When you win a bid, you own that player. He is on your roster. You can't just ignore it and pretend the bid didnt happen because you didn't add him on fantrax. It is YOUR responsibility to stay under the cap, not ours to babysit you. You knew you bid on the player, you knew you would have a chance of winning him and being illegal. YOU did nothing. Take some responsibility. |
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Post by Orioles GM (Patrick) on Sept 5, 2023 9:33:34 GMT -5
In for next season, out for football.
Ty, we'll sort out the rules to this game involving our fake baseball teams. Please do what you need to care for yourself.
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Post by KC Royals GM (Kevin) on Sept 5, 2023 11:14:41 GMT -5
1 month, but still. June 19th: chinmusicupin.proboards.com/thread/18013/dairon-blanco-royalsYou bid on and won him. At that point he is ON YOUR ROSTER. Period. Its your job to pick him up on fantrax (which is stated in the rules). July 18th: chinmusicupin.proboards.com/thread/18180/dairon-blanco-diamondbacksAfter being posted twice (not bid on one week, and then bid on the next week) he was auto dropped from your roster (which is WAS on) and added to the new bid winner's. For that entire month, you were over the 55 man player limit. Not 72 hours, 1 month. When you win a bid, you own that player. He is on your roster. You can't just ignore it and pretend the bid didnt happen because you didn't add him on fantrax. It is YOUR responsibility to stay under the cap, not ours to babysit you. You knew you bid on the player, you knew you would have a chance of winning him and being illegal. YOU did nothing. Take some responsibility. 1st of all, Blanco wasnt the player i was referring to. Also, i didnt realize id won blanco. Typically if a player isnt rostered in 72 hours or in this league a week they simply get force dropped. If you cant handle policing rosters let somebody else do it. An owner being negligent doesnt allow you to be self righteous when you apparently knew and sat there saying and doing nothing. Im in a LO, thats not what we do. Communication is key. Every other time ive ever had a roster issue here ive received a message. Everytime ive noticed a roster issue as a LO member IVE SENT A MESSAGE. You can call it babysitting all you want, part of the role if the LO is to communicate. If you knowingly didnt do so then youre part of the problem. I was absolutely wrong but to pretend i flagrantly and intentionally violated the rules for months is an absolute joke and is getting old. |
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Post by D Backs GM (Tyler) on Sept 5, 2023 16:07:59 GMT -5
"Typically if a player isnt rostered in 72 hours or in this league a week they simply get force dropped."
This isn't and never has been true.
The FA process has been the same here for literal years without issue. If you want the LO to chase people around, join the LO and do it. Scott and Ty do an incredible amount of work here. I'm not about to add to their slate because you can't be bothered to keep up with your own roster situation.
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Post by KC Royals GM (Kevin) on Sept 5, 2023 16:28:32 GMT -5
"Typically if a player isnt rostered in 72 hours or in this league a week they simply get force dropped." This isn't and never has been true. The FA process has been the same here for literal years without issue. If you want the LO to chase people around, join the LO and do it. Scott and Ty do an incredible amount of work here. I'm not about to add to their slate because you can't be bothered to keep up with your own roster situation. Lol im the only guy who didnt roster a player he won ever here right? Oh, the horror. Youre choosing to write paragraph after paragraph 1st on the chatbox, then via Pm, now in the forum instead of taking 30 seconds to message me at the time of violation. What adds up to more time used / wasted? Do things efficiently and logically. |
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Post by Phillies GM (ryanfitzgerald11) on Sept 6, 2023 8:06:37 GMT -5
I'm sure there will be, but since there is already a lot of discussion going on I'm wondering when the suggestions for next year thread will open. Maybe some of this can be discussed in that thread since things are still fresh in everyone's mind from this season. I know I'd like to get some thoughts out there around free agency.
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Post by Marlins GM (leecougar81) on Sept 6, 2023 10:00:25 GMT -5
In baseball, decline football (too many already!)
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