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I've been deliberating with those that volunteered in mind and would like to make Infant Sorrow the sole commissioner. This league was started and branded as the "Wrestling Clique" fantasy league which was named after an old forum some of us were members at. IF is from that neck of the woods and with that site now defunct, I feel it's fitting to pass the keys to him. I'm opening this up for discussion if anyone has any feedback or objections. He can then decide if he would like assista
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Have we had any progress on the commissioner process? Either option is okay with me.
The three people that haven’t done arbitration, do we know if they are returning?
It would be nice if they weren’t to get the spots filled before arbitration ends, since it is the biggest part of free agency.
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That is exciting that several people reached out. Shows a good group of people who want this league to last. I would think that you have two options, one) pick the two owners who you want as co-commishes or two) put a list of the people who expressed an interest out to the league and let the league vote. Thoughts?
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There's been several people that have reached out about possibly taking over the role. Does everyone have a preference on how we proceed? Honestly, there's two specific people that reached out that I think are good choices and I would have no issue making them both co-commissioners and then staying on as a third entity for any potential tiebreaker decisions (which probably won't happen anyway). Thoughts?
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I also volunteered, for what it's worth, but did it privately. I'm good with whatever end up happening.
Infant Sorrow on
October 27, 2023 6:49 AM
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I also like this league quite a bit, but don’t think I know enough about this whole thing yet. I’m fine with whomever
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I can give it a go if it would help. I do quite like this league and hope we can keep it running long term
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Would anyone be interested in taking over the commissioner role moving forward? To be clear, I have no interest in disbanding the league or anything and will remain on if no one is interested. But I don't feel like I've had the time to truly be the best commissioner the last couple years and if someone was interested in taking over I'd be open to it.
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Thanks everyone! Glad the team could pull it out against some truly great squads.
Looking forward to getting started on next year!
Infant Sorrow on
September 27, 2023 12:06 PM
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I thought that was next year?
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Lets not forget about those player award bonuses!!
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The only other things are arbitration and trading periods. After that it’s nothing til the next draft
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Congrats infant!
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Congrats on the win! What do we do now, focus on other things? Are there other things?
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Congrats on winning infant
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Congrats to the Champ! Well done. Thanks Commish for running the show.
Gas House Gang on
September 26, 2023 11:20 AM
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Congrats Infant Sorrow! Didn’t quite have the juice to win, your team has been on quite a roll. Congrats on the championship and a great season
Marble Ryu on
September 25, 2023 4:33 PM
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Cheers for a great matchup Marble. When Cole and Judge had their huge games, I thought for sure you were coming back. Didn't feel safe until some of the early games yesterday were wrapped up. Congrats on a great season and amazing three-year run!
Infant Sorrow on
September 25, 2023 9:03 AM
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He owes his success to you. Invoice him for 3% earnings
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This has nothing directly to do with the championship (unless one of them got the player). I'm so annoyed with myself. I finally cut/release Ke'Bryan Hayes after 2+ years of subpar hitting, and he immediately becomes the best-hitting 3B in the National League.
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Thanks Marble. Truly you are the king of winning close series! Great match up. Kick ass during the championship.
And we will see you next year in the playoffs
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Cole and Burnes saved us last week, and we barely squeaked by again this week. Good matchup Pitspitters, I was sweating it during Sunday Night Baseball.
Marble Ryu on
September 18, 2023 9:33 AM
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You’re telling me. I thought I had it locked down
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Absolutely wild last day of that matchup, Cole and Burnes put the team on their backs
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What a heartbreaker for Dobbie. Damn.
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Have way too many catchers if anyone is looking for one.
Infant Sorrow on
August 31, 2023 3:41 PM
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Looking at acquiring a middle infielder due to the uncertainty of wander. Got a couple extra arms. Not looking for a blockbuster.
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Alex Cobb is Dane Dunning's twin brother of a different mother
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Spencer Strider is my father
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Dane Dunning is my father.
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Willing to ship out Bogaerts if you want to rent or hang on to him for next year
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Everyone on my team is available for at least a discussion! Too many injuries lately to stay in the race for the last spot.
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Dane Dunning is a Hall of Famer.
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Dane Dunning for the cy young!!!
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Me: "That's it, I'm done with this stupid Arizona bullpen."
*literally one day later*
Mariners/Diamondbacks: "HAHAHAHAHA"
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Dane Dunning is a con-artist.
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That's ultimately the thing - Turner being dropped meant anyone could pick him up. I've been incredibly busy with work this year that I've been the most inactive I've ever been and honestly didn't even realize Turner was dropped. So that's on me as an owner for not doing what I could to capitalize if interested. I do question the move, as all moves can be judged. But this wasn't egregious to me. And I simply stated we'd watch drops just to make sure a ton of stars don't suddenly get dropped.
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I wouldn't want anyone to quit because another owner or two questioned a move and I'd much rather have an active owner than a uninterested dud. I'm looking at it from my teams point of view and I can assure you I would of made the salary work by sending higher priced players with a prospect or two for Trea Turner but on the flipside, I should of reached out if I was that interested. All good and good luck in the second half.
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That's why I don't like high salary players too much, if you try to trade them when they don't produce, owners are hesitant or you have to give a big loan, then some owners don't like the big loans coming with the top guys, because the other team gets a big star freebee, if you keep him you block yourself from having some spare cash to shop waivers or auctions and if you drop him, it's true that only teams with enough cash can bid on them, no more big salary players for me...promises...promises
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Bit late to the conversation but thought I’d tell my thoughts
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I think it made sense for Turner to be dropped. Underproducing at his cost and likely too expensive to take into next year given his expected stats. The bid for Aranda was high but I’ve bid high for players I really want. The player was worth the potential cost in his eyes. I wouldn’t want a “no drop list”
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The idea isn't to criticize anyone's moves. I never try to comment unless something like this is openly questioned. I simply meant if big name players start suddenly getting dropped, we'll actually look at what's going on more closely. Ultimately Turner being cut means everyone had a chance to claim him. Only one team could succeed in doing so.
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If you can't an offer for a Turner at 53$, the only option is to drop him and get some cash. As for Aranda, looked at his MiLB stats for 2023 and many positions he plays and found him attractive. OK 13$ is high, I could of placed a bid of 5 and get outbid, so what's the use, maybe I'm looking at this wrong, but I'm OK with my moves, if I'm in left field, LMK and I will move away from this league without any fuss, don't want to be where I'm not wanted while everybody criticize my every move
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next year. As for this transaction, I'll simply state that any abnormal cuts of marquee players will be more closely monitored moving forward. A last place team dropping a huge name player in advance of the trade deadline does not make sense in any way. I can't speak to potential deals out there but surely something that could have benefitted the future could have been done - but purely speculative. I don't want to get to the point that every move is scrutinized, but we'll do what we have to.
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I question the decision made, but ultimately it was Papi's to make. I typically try not to comment on owner moves but I don't think there's a universe where dropping Trea Turner for someone that hasn't established themselves at $13 makes sense. Aranda from what I know has never been a top ranked prospect. I can't make the move make sense, but I don't think there's anything that stands out that ultimately would have stopped it. I'm not in favor of a no-drop list, but we can vote on it being added
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As for Turner, his salary was much too high for a guy with his stats, if droping him means I can pick 2-3 guys from waivers/auctions, well so be it, I'll take my chances
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Also, I often drop a guy because I claimed another one and to make room and sometimes I pick him up again 30 days later, what do want me to tell you, I'm in this to have fun, so please let me have fun.
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Well, I don't feel I have to defend myself, but I like what Aranda did in the minors (AAA) this year, had him in a couple of leagues last year but it didn't pan out, so I bid agressively like I always do, is there a rule against that, c'mon guys let's move on, if he succeeds I will be a semi-genius and if he doesn't a dumbass, but it's my decision as an owner. As long as it doesn't help unfairly a contender or looks like collusion (trade) I don't see why actions like this bother other owners
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I would not want a dont drop list. I think dropping a player to possibly pick up the cuts required to add that player is a real strategy
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I didn't even realize we didn't have one tbh. I'm generally fine with it.
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