Guy in my league has megatron on the bench two wks in a row (1 Viewer)

[shadyridr]

"Hey man, noticed you havent been playing mega so just wanted to check in if youre still playing. Oh you are, np then."

Done

Well this is kind of the whole debate. Do I say ANYTHING to him at all since technically hes setting a legal lineup and me saying something to him may influence his decision and effect who hes playing.

Dont see any harm in that approach unless you push him to start mega. You're just finding out if hes active

Yeah a playful text like... what do u want for calvin since u never start him... makes sense. But do I wait until after lineups lock? I wanna be as hands off as possible

 

[Cato]

"Hey man, noticed you havent been playing mega so just wanted to check in if youre still playing. Oh you are, np then."

Done

Well this is kind of the whole debate. Do I say ANYTHING to him at all since technically hes setting a legal lineup and me saying something to him may influence his decision and effect who hes playing.

Dont see any harm in that approach unless you push him to start mega. You're just finding out if hes active

Yeah a playful text like... what do u want for calvin since u never start him... makes sense. But do I wait until after lineups lock? I wanna be as hands off as possible

I would suggest do it now. As you're jumping on a perceived trade opportunity, and need to beat others to the punch. Maybe he doesn't value Mega, as high as he should. Get in, before others do. IMO. (2 birds, 1 stone.)

 

[Ignoratio Elenchi]

One other thing I didn't mention. Last week he had gould in his lineup most of the week. Gould had a bye last week. Kid signs in at around 8pm Sunday to check his score I guess, realizes gould is in his lineup, and he drops him for novak who plays Monday night. So again, he set a legal lineup but is flirting with disaster. This week, he currently hasn't logged on and still has vick and bush in his lineup. So my main question, as a commish is... do I say something before Sunday or do I wait until he actually sets an illegal lineup to mention something

I would personally reach out to him now. Just check in, and you can even mention that you're only reaching out because you noticed how close he came to leaving Gould in last week, and just want to make sure he's all good. I used to be a really active fantasy guy, and now that I have son and other more important responsibilities, I'm much less active, I frequently set my lineups at the last minute, I sometimes don't notice that my starters are on bye until 12:30 on Sunday, etc. I still love playing, still love being part of the league and still do my best to field the most competitive team possible, but it's just not as high a priority for me as it used to be (and I'll proactively mention it's a $200 entry fee, so the peanut gallery can spare me the comments). I wouldn't be offended if my commissioner noticed this pattern and checked in with me. The thing is, though, the commissioner hasn't had to say anything to me because he knows me well, probably understands my shifting priorities, and knows I would never just abandon my team or anything like that, so he knows nothing needs to be said. If it got to the point where my inattention was really impacting the league, I'd expect and welcome it being brought to my attention.So it really comes down to your read on the situation, both your knowledge of this owner personally and the general makeup of your league, etc. We don't have that kind of insight here, only you do. Is this the kind of friend you talk to during the week anyway, or would it be weird for you to call him out of the blue? Those kinds of things might impact your decision. If it was me, I'd bring it up now, very casually, and nip it in the bud before it actually becomes a problem.

 

[shadyridr]

I used to be a really active fantasy guy, and now that I have son and other more important responsibilities, I'm much less active, I frequently set my lineups at the last minute, I sometimes don't notice that my starters are on bye until 12:30 on Sunday, etc.

Funny you mention this. The ironic thing is I'm the one with a wife and 3yr old son. He's just a young, pothead kid with no other cares in the world. lol

 

[duaneok66]

One other thing I didn't mention. Last week he had gould in his lineup most of the week. Gould had a bye last week. Kid signs in at around 8pm Sunday to check his score I guess, realizes gould is in his lineup, and he drops him for novak who plays Monday night. So again, he set a legal lineup but is flirting with disaster. This week, he currently hasn't logged on and still has vick and bush in his lineup. So my main question, as a commish is... do I say something before Sunday or do I wait until he actually sets an illegal lineup to mention something

I would personally reach out to him now. Just check in, and you can even mention that you're only reaching out because you noticed how close he came to leaving Gould in last week, and just want to make sure he's all good. I used to be a really active fantasy guy, and now that I have son and other more important responsibilities, I'm much less active, I frequently set my lineups at the last minute, I sometimes don't notice that my starters are on bye until 12:30 on Sunday, etc. I still love playing, still love being part of the league and still do my best to field the most competitive team possible, but it's just not as high a priority for me as it used to be (and I'll proactively mention it's a $200 entry fee, so the peanut gallery can spare me the comments). I wouldn't be offended if my commissioner noticed this pattern and checked in with me. The thing is, though, the commissioner hasn't had to say anything to me because he knows me well, probably understands my shifting priorities, and knows I would never just abandon my team or anything like that, so he knows nothing needs to be said. If it got to the point where my inattention was really impacting the league, I'd expect and welcome it being brought to my attention.So it really comes down to your read on the situation, both your knowledge of this owner personally and the general makeup of your league, etc. We don't have that kind of insight here, only you do. Is this the kind of friend you talk to during the week anyway, or would it be weird for you to call him out of the blue? Those kinds of things might impact your decision. If it was me, I'd bring it up now, very casually, and nip it in the bud before it actually becomes a problem.

oustanding post. When people say that the SP is gong downhill, I know that it's still great to come here.Posts like this one is why. Thank you.

 

[sdp1226]

"Hey man, noticed you havent been playing mega so just wanted to check in if youre still playing. Oh you are, np then."

Done

Well this is kind of the whole debate. Do I say ANYTHING to him at all since technically hes setting a legal lineup and me saying something to him may influence his decision and effect who hes playing.

Dont see any harm in that approach unless you push him to start mega. You're just finding out if hes active

Yeah a playful text like... what do u want for calvin since u never start him... makes sense. But do I wait until after lineups lock? I wanna be as hands off as possible

When I am hanging out with my league mates, there is a constant flow of football conversation. Whether it be trade talks, player analysis, or simple jabs at each other's rosters and start/sit decisions. If this is the case with you and this manager, I see no harm in bringing it up casually during once of your many football talks.

 

[steelerfan1]

trying to make a decision along these lines as well.

have an owner who started a player who was ruled out in week 1.

last week a player was ruled out early in the week as well and he had him in the line up.

i sent him an email and he said he would be getting someone.

talked to him again saturday and threw out a reminder to him again.

sunday came and went without him taking player out of lineup and picking someone up so he took a 0 for him.

love the guy, but everyone pays good money for the league and having that done can effect everyone and not just him.

haven't said anything to him about it since and will be replacing him next season.

 

[shadyridr]

This team is now currently 3-7. They finally set an illegal lineup last week. Left Larry Fitzgerald in their starting lineup and he was on a bye. Funny thing is they won anyway. I sent the kid a text on Monday that hes getting an official warning to set his lineup. He got all #####y at me and when I told him warning is in the rules he said ok it wont happen again...

This week I play vs him. He has Lynch, Cruz, Bennett, SEA def all on a bye and his two QBs are Vick & Cutler. He changed his lineup on Tuesday replacing Lynch, Cruz, and SEA but he doesnt have anybody on his bench to replace his QB or TE.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Open WW?

 

[shadyridr]

Open WW?

yes... he still has 2 days to add someone. thats why i left the popcorn smilie lol

 

[lod01]

This team is now currently 3-7. They finally set an illegal lineup last week. Left Larry Fitzgerald in their starting lineup and he was on a bye. Funny thing is they won anyway. I sent the kid a text on Monday that hes getting an official warning to set his lineup. He got all #####y at me and when I told him warning is in the rules he said ok it wont happen again...This week I play vs him. He has Lynch, Cruz, Bennett, SEA def all on a bye and his two QBs are Vick & Cutler. He changed his lineup on Tuesday replacing Lynch, Cruz, and SEA but he doesnt have anybody on his bench to replace his QB or TE.

Victory is yours! Then kick him out of the league.