Originally Posted by
MXHockey
I dropped out as a writer months ago due to being too busy, which was the same rationale for not logging into the experts league since December to check the standings or make any moves. My opinion should mean little as I won't be involved next year but it's interesting that this discussion started the day I checked in on the Experts League.
MD - you seem to be taking Rizz's feedback a bit personally here, maybe because you are the commish and decided on the settings, which obviously you favor. I don't think anyone is suggesting the time you put into organizing the league this year is not appreciated.
In saying that, I agree with Rizz to an extent. Even though his example was 'hyperbolic', his argument made sense. You have 3rd liners who are equal in value to top line players with the set up being how it is. In regards to transactions, there are going to be tons of injuries - meaning there will be cycling, 25 moves is a lot. Also, trades barely happen in leagues like this. It's a free one-year league, there isn't much incentive for guys to get that involved in 'trade discussion' if their team is out of it by the half way point. It's not like guys are making trades to build for next year or to get draft picks for the following year. Trading and one-year leagues, especially with no money involved = blah. Great draft + Few Injuries + Most Active = winner, usually.
As for the yahoo/CBS argument - yahoo is atrocious. Would it really be a big ask for Dobber's site to pony up $100/year to host the league on a better site with settings that are more flexible. Seriously, like Rizz stated, you guys put in 10 hours/week writing etc for free - or for a token stipend when writing for the guide. Is $100 that much to ask for here.....
The reason guys are not chiming in, is because this league (even if it is the 'Experts League') is priority 138 in their lives, and like Rizz said it's not a "main league" for people. Everyone here had their 'main leagues' long before joining this site in any capacity. I'm in four money leagues, and play DFS from time to time - that will always take priority over a one year league like this. Rizz's argument in that respect makes sense.
And to suggest Rizz is 'making excuses' or 'bowing out' is beyond ridiculous. It would be like him saying you're not flexible and the settings need to be your way with no input or feedback from anyone, just because "you're running the league". Seriously, just take his posts as feedback rather than getting so defensive man.
Anyway - I hope you guys figure it out, and good luck next year, and again a genuine thank you MD for organizing this year - as it is a lot of work and I think all 11 guys do appreciate the time you put in.