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Gentlemen, M.J. is no ordinary inactive GM. He has been here since the start, but he feels he doesn't have enough time for the league. It is honorable for him to respond in such a way. I would love to are him stay at ProFSL perhaps through Old School? Rick, would you mind reaching out to him? Here is his response to me...
This league demands a great deal of time and I don't have much to offer outside of work right now. Given I don't think things will change in the near-term I'm okay with being replaced. Thanks for the invitation and allowing me to participate, I'll be in touch if anything changes.
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Short of managing his lineup for injuries, his team is pretty low maintenance - it's so strong, he doesn't need to be making deals. Even with him pretty much a no show, the Dodgers 6th in the league in points. He had pretty low activity at times the past two years as well and I don't think anyone can argue with the results.
I say we let him keep the team unless he willingly resigns or we see in a month or two from now his inactivity is really hurting the league. I know some owners might be upset by not having a shot to trade for some of his players, but my guess is you wouldn't have a shot even if he were active (he has no need to trade the stars you're probably targeting). Special treatment I know, but I think it's a special case.
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I agree with Ben. The Dodgers need very little work. As long as his line up is filled out, and he shows up for the Entry draft and free agency, I have no problem with it.
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So Mike willingly wants to be replaced, and we want him to keep his team?
What am I missing here?
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So Mike willingly wants to be replaced, and we want him to keep his team?
What am I missing here?
Mike has actually offered to be replaced, correct.
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So Mike willingly wants to be replaced, and we want him to keep his team?
What am I missing here?
No, if he wants to be replaced then thats fine he's out. My take was that Colby asked him about his activity level and he said if we need to replace him he would not be upset. However, it wasn't clear if he was actually offering up the spot, meaning if we told him it was fine would he still give it up?
I only wanted to voice that he's been very successful with his current activity level and there's no reason why that should change, and that we should make a decision that's fair to him rather than because we've got ten owners chomping at the bit for his championship squad. He made a significant contribution to the start of the league and if he wants to keep his team we should let him.
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Mike has actually offered to be replaced, correct.
If that's the case, then so be it.
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Understood, Ben. I took what he wrote differently, that's all.
I can assure you, I'm not trying to run him out.
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Understood, Ben. I took what he wrote differently, that's all.
I can assure you, I'm not trying to run him out.
:toth:
... with that said, if he really is out, we should certainly heed last week's controversy and publicly discuss candidates for his replacement.
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Understood, Ben. I took what he wrote differently, that's all.
I can assure you, I'm not trying to run him out.
FGM Conspiracy? The plot thickens......oh by the way, Doumit is on the block.*
*- credit to Dan Wood for implementing that phrase elsewhere.
~MTK
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FGM Conspiracy? The plot thickens......oh by the way, Doumit is on the block.*
*- credit to Dan Wood for implementing that phrase elsewhere.
~MTK
i didnt realize we had SO many comedians in this league corey should have told me this lol. i mean i can take it all day long just dont know u all well enough to dish it out yet i guess, but MAYBE if i hadnt gotten 5 emails asking about him and JJ hardy then i wouldnt be trying to deal them so hard ok my rant is done continue on trying to replace this guy. seems like a very easy team to win with
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I agree with Ben, if MJ is willing to step down because of the questions about his activity level, then I would support him keeping his team as long as he keeps his team running smoothly. After all, he did won last year with similar activity levels. On the other hand if he really wants out of the league, then so be it.
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Well, his activity level has allowed the Dodgers roster to not be checked in two to three week stints. He has volunteered to resign after I brought it up with him.
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Are we actively looking for an owner at this time?
Might be better to search when you get back from vacation, Colb?
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We can fill it next week. Who are the candidates for Los Angeles?
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We can fill it next week. Who are the candidates for Los Angeles?
I'm interested, with the blessing of the league of course
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Count me in also. Ben keeps putting up crazy numbers.
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I'd also be interested.
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It is safe to say that Howe :COL:, Paul :STL:, Rick :CHW:, Chris :SD:, and Daniel :TOR: all have interest here. I will have to make an executive decision here, so please give me your reasons as to why you should be hired/promoted.
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I thought that the general consensus was that we would use an objective standard such as seniority to decide these things going forward.
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I thought that the general consensus was that we would use an objective standard such as seniority to decide these things going forward.
What we said is that my hiring should go internal first. Seniority, activity, and performance all factor in here. We may all have a bias here though. To me, I see great candidates across the board and will likely go to seniorty as the determining factor.
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It is safe to say that Howe :COL:, Paul :STL:, Rick :CHW:, Chris :SD:, and Daniel :TOR: all have interest here. I will have to make an executive decision here, so please give me your reasons as to why you should be hired/promoted.
Down to...
Howe Cheng :COL: h4cheng - Oct09, team regressed in 2010 but a top team this year
Rick Straus :CHW: BHows - Nov09, White Sox improved a bit under Rick
Chris Calcia :SD: joeshmoe - May10, team has gotten worse but farm has improved
Daniel Valensi :TOR: Daniel - Dec09, phenomenal job with the Blue Jays last year; team is in the hunt again
Daniel is my leading vote this far with what he has done in Toronto. This doesn't even include the factor that he bleeds Dodger blue.
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when this is done, will we be looking for a new owner to take over a team i have friend that is on as much as i am that may be interested if so....
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when this is done, will we be looking for a new owner to take over a team i have friend that is on as much as i am that may be interested if so....
Yeah tell him to sign up at the waiting list.
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was wanting to see if he could skip the waiting list and just get in, prolly not wanting to set on a waiting list.
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Down to...
Howe Cheng :COL: h4cheng - Oct09, team regressed in 2010 but a top team this year
Daniel Valensi :TOR: Daniel - Dec09, phenomenal job with the Blue Jays last year; team is in the hunt again
Chris doesn't have the tenure or performance. Rick and Paul bowed out in light of other candidates.
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It is safe to say that Howe :COL:, Paul :STL:, Rick :CHW:, Chris :SD:, and Daniel :TOR: all have interest here. I will have to make an executive decision here, so please give me your reasons as to why you should be hired/promoted.
For the sake of transparency, I think that you should share the reasons with the league why all of the candidates want to switch teams when issues like this come up.
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For the sake of transparency, I think that you should share the reasons with the league why all of the candidates want to switch teams when issues like this come up.
I agree, but we are down to two GMs and they need to give their reasons.
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For the sake of transparency, I think that you should share the reasons with the league why all of the candidates want to switch teams when issues like this come up.
I was just looking for little bit of a change. Dodgers have many good prospects and I like this league because you can watch prospects grow. Winning with a group that I put together would be even better.
I would have had a lot of mixed emotions had I won the job
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Why would I not have tenure or performance for this job? Performance?
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Why would I not have tenure or performance for this job? Performance?
Judging by what Colby posted, your tenure is about 6 months less than the other candidates.
Chris Calcia :SD: joeshmoe - May10, team has gotten worse but farm has improved
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Upon thinking it over and over, I would like to withdraw my candidature. I have decided I do not want to leave the Jays mid-season while fighting for the pennant. If it had been in the off-season I would had surely changed teams because I have wanted to have the Dodgers ever since I joined. Hopefully in the future the opportunity may present itself again in the future. Thanks for the consideration, and I am sure the team will be in good hands with whomever gets appointed from the group of candidates.
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Upon thinking it over and over, I would like to withdraw my candidature. I have decided I do not want to leave the Jays mid-season while fighting for the pennant. If it had been in the off-season I would had surely changed teams because I have wanted to have the Dodgers ever since I joined. Hopefully in the future the opportunity may present itself again in the future. Thanks for the consideration, and I am sure the team will be in good hands with whomever gets appointed from the group of candidates.
now that is honorable i havent said anything on here cause its not my decision but i like that he did this i respect him already
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Judging by what Colby posted, your tenure is about 6 months less than the other candidates.
how about performance?
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I will be honest, I dont have any attachment to the Dodgers in real life (or any team for that matter). My main reason for taking over the Dodgers is to play with a big market team for a change. I've always managed small market teams (COL here, MIN in AGM, 10 year + with Pirates) Managing the Dodgers comes with an unique set of challenges and greater expectation, both of which I embrace.
It's not like I am leaving behind a sinking ship either. I am tied for 1st in my division without Zimmerman/Wright/Hughes for much of the year, the core is locked up for 2 more years, and I still have Belt/Teheran in the minors.
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how about performance?
Chris, no offense, but your Padres have done worse as a MLB team since you took over. I understand what you are doing with the farm, but the face of the franchise is the MLB team. The franchise is probably in better shape than it was before, but your tenure with the organization is much less than other candidates. There will, however, be a trickle down effect of GM positions in which will leave the likes of Chicago or Colorado open.
Daniel, I am surprised about you backing out, but I love the competitive spirit. Rick has asked to be reconsidered with Daniel stepping aside from the competition.
It comes down to Howe and Rick.
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As I said, if I were selected for this position it would not be without some anxiety over leaving Chicago. I've built what I believe to be a very good overall system with good talent at all levels, from "A" to MLB rookies and 2nd year players.
That's essentially why I play FGM, Prospectus, and soon, Armchair. As a frustrated MLB GM I like the farm systems and seeing what they turn into. Sure I want to win but I feel like that will come if you build the system right. The Dodgers have a very solid supply chain but there are a few changes I would make if given the opportunity.
As for Chicago, it was a very good and stable franchise when I took over and I don't think I've done anything to hurt that. I was in the playoff chase last year literally until the last week. This year should be pretty much the same( Last week was my 1st losing week this year.) 2012 starts with $38m gross and only 3 pertinient players with expiring contracts( A.Ramirez, J.Cueto and B.Matusz)so financially it is very stable.
I threw my name back in when Daniel withdrew. I think my credentials stack up well against the all the candidate but I know what a Dodgers fan Daniel is. If I'm not mistaken I recruited him for his 1st league here (DME) in 2009. I can live with whatever decision is made but I'd hate myself if I didn't try.
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Down to...
Howe Cheng :COL: h4cheng - Oct09, team regressed in 2010 but a top team this year
Rick Straus :CHW: BHows - Nov09, White Sox improved a bit under Rick
Chris Calcia :SD: joeshmoe - May10, team has gotten worse but farm has improved
Our candidates.... No offense to Rick and Chris, but Howe has the best qualifications.
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Our candidates.... No offense to Rick and Chris, but Howe has the best qualifications.
So be it. Congrats Howe!
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Howe, would you accept this position? I think the Dodgers have been available long enough. We can then discuss the Rockies GM position which I am sure Chris wants... Not sure on Rick or others.
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Howe, would you accept this position? I think the Dodgers have been available long enough. We can then discuss the Rockies GM position which I am sure Chris wants... Not sure on Rick or others.
I confirm taking over the Dodgers.
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Now that there is a GM for the Dodgers, I have to ask this question. How does Logan Morrison qualify at CI although he has never played a single inning in the majors at CI?
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LoMo played 49 games at 1B for New Orleans last year.
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Now that there is a GM for the Dodgers, I have to ask this question. How does Logan Morrison qualify at CI although he has never played a single inning in the majors at CI?
That makes sense. I thought there would be a reason, just could not put my finger on it.