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Cleasby
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Thank You CSL

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Hi All

Well this is not the way I wanted it to happen but you can't always get what you want in a multiplayer SIM league! With the Blazers being knocked out early and thus bringing a nice long period before the off-season and engine switch I have decided to step down as a GM in the CSL.

As some of you are aware I have been actively involved with getting the CSFL up and running in its first season and the time taken for this and some other projects will be the main focus of my SIM league hobby time from now on. Which means I no longer can commit to being an active GM here and with the new engine switch it is a great time to get some new blood into the league. However I do plan to remain around here in some capacity as the Chicago Bulls assistant GM to give Marcos a hand from time to time (although I'm not too sure what I can help the CSL hall of famer with exactly :p) haha.

With myself moving on I just wanted to say thank you to the admin and draft team for the huge amount of work they put in to make this league run so efficiently, it has been a fun few years and seasons. Also thank you to all the GMs for making this a competitive and challenging league and one that has really lead to have a great understanding of DDSPB game engines.

Best of luck to the guys still in the playoffs and to the teams hoping to have a great off-season. I will always look back very fondly on my time as a GM here. I am sure the CSL will only go from strength to strength!
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Welcome on board Chris, will be a pleasure to have you assisting me, for real
I do need help and do plan on giving you real power on the Chicago bulls if that’s what you want too

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Sad to see you leave the Blazers buddy, that's a competitive team. Glad to see you'll be staying in touch!
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Sorry to see you leave, but I can see admin in the CSFL is a lot of work.
Portland will miss their GM tho, you constructed a very good team.

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While I did hear about this coming, sorry to see you go and good luck moving forward!
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It's been great being in basketball sim leagues with you for close to a decade now it feels 😂.

Have actually gotten to know him more lately and Cleasby is a great guy who will be missed here. Good luck and see you in CSL:FL
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We’re losing an active and positive member of the community, and that’s the kind of GM that I value the most here. Damn shame you are leaving, but I wish you nothing but the best in your future sim league endeavors. Oh and I guess in real life too. I suppose that’s important. And who knows, maybe I’ll finally join the CSFL one of these days.

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One of the all-time good guys...
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I really enjoyed your podcasts. They taught me a lot about the CSL. Hope to see you back one day!
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Damn, didn't see this coming

Hope your reconsider

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Nooooo :(

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Best of luck in your other ventures

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This definitely blindsided me. Glad you'll be in this league in some capacity with Marcos but hope some day down the road you find yourself back to controlling your own franchise.

With that said, I can now definitely hand over way more responsibilities to you in the CSFL! :lol:
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Sad to see you step down as gm and why u chose the bulls remains a mystery hahha ( should have joined the Knicks )

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Best of luck with everything Chris. I'm here if you want to talk about our 7 game playoff series haha. Jk
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Damn man, hate to see you go as a GM, as I've always had a blast chatting with you about the league. But I am glad you are still sticking around, and hopefully you will return to full capacity one day. Portland is set up well for the next GM as well.
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Best of luck for the future!
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Goodluck in your future endeavours and I hope to see you back soon!
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Definitely disappointing. I thoroughly enjoyed the CSL podcasts.
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bt wrote: Tue Jan 28, 2020 4:31 am Definitely disappointing. I thoroughly enjoyed the CSL podcasts.
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