To follow up and so everyone is clear on why a GM was removed. There were several issues most important that the team wasn’t being cared for on the most basic level. There were no line file uploads despite having played 22 games. For context there are 7 other teams with over 40 line files uploaded in that same time. The teams roster has numerous players with condition issues that aren’t addressed and at this moment doesn’t have 18 pro players eligible to play.
I reached out to this GM several times offering to help and was not taken up on that offer. I messaged the GM to say in no uncertain terms that this needs to be addressed. Some others may have seen similar emails from me so you know when I express concern about your team I’m always looking to help solve whatever the problem is. When I got no reply I then sent a final email with several days notice to get compliant or be replaced.
Regrettably we got to this point. There is no joy in letting someone go but at the same time I owe it to the other 23 GMs to have a league with active GMs who answer emails and run their team at or near the same level as their fellow GMs. The game is best when we are all involved. I have no bad feelings towards anyone in this process. If the situation changes and someday he can re join us I wouldn’t oppose that but the standard for being a GM can’t be compromised. How you run your team is up to you but you must be running your team. Rosters being legal is the most basic ask.
So we move on now and we welcome Joe as the new GM.
If anyone is ever in a bad spot and needs help I am always available to help. We have a great group of GMs some with over 20 seasons of experience so there are plenty of resources to lean on.
Now, back to the game.