Walter and the Draft

Padres · Post by **Padres** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 1:33 pm

I see he missed his pick and I own part of the responsibility for this.

Since he was new and we added just as the draft was starting (or just before) I was sending him an e-mail when his pick was up --- just as I did with Nate one year near the end of his first tenure when he still lived in Colorado.

Turns out I was not at home and on-line very much this weekend so I did not notice he was up until late this morning when there was about 28 minutes left. I sent him an e-mail but it was too late.

Sorry.

jim

Cardinals · Post by **Cardinals** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 1:54 pm

I don't think that's your responsibility or fault at all. I sent him an email as well when his first pick nearly expired, but he needs to check the website regularly, and should know to especially during draft time. He was around enough to trade Lackey to JB, so this is definitely 100% on his shoulders.

Dodgers · Post by **Dodgers** » Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:49 am

Agreed, that's not your fault Jim. By that logic, I could be to blame for not sending email notifications when you're on the clock. GMs need to be responsible and it's concerning that our newest GM got skipped.

Cardinals · Post by **Cardinals** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:39 am

Missing the ExCo vote is pretty weak, too. I'm not really sure how I feel about Hickman at all right now.

Padres · Post by **Padres** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:49 am

Pirates wrote:Missing the ExCo vote is pretty weak, too. I'm not really sure how I feel about Hickman at all right now.

He ended up skipping that pick -- and I think it way too early to draw judgement yet.

Cardinals · Post by **Cardinals** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:53 am

Didn't the 24 hours expire on it which is why he was skipped?

Guardians · Post by **Guardians** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:56 am

Jumping in here...I agree with JP that I've been less than impressed with Walter so far and I recommended him. He has always been very responsive and active in BCMBL, but between his first pick taking forever and latter picks taking a lot of time/getting skipped, missing the exco vote and making kind of a blah first deal, I think it's worth monitoring whether he becomes more active/engaged in the coming months.

I had a pretty lengthy conversation w/ him online on Jan. 5, getting him up to speed on features of the site and how to make transactions, etc., but haven't heard anything from him since.

Padres · Post by **Padres** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:35 am

Pirates wrote:Didn't the 24 hours expire on it which is why he was skipped?

He could have picked later ... he was done with the draft. We usually have a bit of patience with new owners and usually attempt to mentor them a tad. I think it is very unusual to start someone just about the time the draft is starting and we have the rare league-wide votes. Many of us who have been here for a while check the board at least daily during the off- season but not all and I think it takes a bit of time to get into a rhythm in a new league.

Padres · Post by **Padres** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:37 am

Oh - and welcome to The ExC Pat.

Guardians · Post by **Guardians** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:49 am

WhiteSox wrote:Oh - and welcome to The ExC Pat.

Thanks Jim

Rangers · Post by **Rangers** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:11 pm

Everyone hurry up and delete all of the stuff we said about Pat!

Guardians · Post by **Guardians** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:39 pm

Rangers wrote:Everyone hurry up and delete all of the stuff we said about Pat!

I've already read it all...don't worry.

Cardinals · Post by **Cardinals** » Tue May 24, 2016 10:12 am

It's the end of May now, and I'm not sure that Hickman is a good fit for this league. Since his time here, he's...

1.) Missed a draft pick
2.) Didn't participate in the ExCo vote
3.) Failed to send in an MP for the first week+ of the year
4.) Sent not one, but two MPs as the Oakland A's... even after I told him the first one was Oakland - I guess he's the A's in the BCMBL
5.) Has been pitching DeSclafini all year, who is on the 60-day DL
6.) Has generally made pretty terrible trades

I don't think he's an asset to our league. I can forgive one or two of these things... the ExCo vote isn't that important, he doesn't know who everybody is yet. But the rest all added together? It's not good.

Rangers · Post by **Rangers** » Tue May 24, 2016 6:59 pm

Pirates wrote:It's the end of May now, and I'm not sure that Hickman is a good fit for this league. Since his time here, he's...

1.) Missed a draft pick
2.) Didn't participate in the ExCo vote
3.) Failed to send in an MP for the first week+ of the year
4.) Sent not one, but two MPs as the Oakland A's... even after I told him the first one was Oakland - I guess he's the A's in the BCMBL
5.) Has been pitching DeSclafini all year, who is on the 60-day DL
6.) Has generally made pretty terrible trades

I don't think he's an asset to our league. I can forgive one or two of these things... the ExCo vote isn't that important, he doesn't know who everybody is yet. But the rest all added together? It's not good.

Same conclusion

Guardians · Post by **Guardians** » Tue May 24, 2016 9:11 pm

As much as I hate running at a deficit for GMs, I agree he has not done what was expected of him. I think he jumped in wanting to do well, but has too much going on in life with school, kid, new house. Bad timing, I think.
FWIW, my friend Ryan might be interested in running a team, but understandably doesn't want to jump into running the Twins. He was previously considered for the Marlins.

Dodgers · Post by **Dodgers** » Mon May 30, 2016 2:40 pm

Walter has to go.

Guardians · Post by **Guardians** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 6:36 pm

FYI: my buddy Ryan isn't interested right now as he's looking for work. Are we ready to boot Walter or what?

Cardinals · Post by **Cardinals** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:06 pm

Yes, with Brett, Shawn, you and I on board, it seems it's time for him to go.

I will inform him tonight.

Dodgers · Post by **Dodgers** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:16 pm

Fitting that this was his last post (and only one since May 4th): viewtopic.php?p=58611#58611

Cardinals · Post by **Cardinals** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 9:25 am

Email sent.

Guardians · Post by **Guardians** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 9:33 am

May want to post something on the main board to let other members know and that we're working to find a replacement for both Miami and Minnesota. Any suggestions welcome.