TC 2024 - Volunteers sought

[Rangers GM (Stephen)]

Hi all,

With the maintenance period activities progressing nicely, I would like to keep up the momentum - with a view to ending the roster freeze period early.
There are no rule votes this offseason, so as soon as roster checks are all complete and a TC is nominated then I see no reason to delay.

Please post here if you wish to volunteer for TC for 2024.

Six volunteers are sought, but if we have extra then we will either have a larger TC for the year or perhaps it might present a good opportunity to give a regular volunteer a year off to recharge their batteries.

Thanks,
Stephen

[Rangers GM (Stephen)]

For additional information, the following guidance is outlined for TC members:

Are the player names spelled correctly?
Are the contracts accurately shown?
Do all 1st year players have links provided for them?
Are any unprotected players being traded highlighted as being previously unprotected?
Do the trading teams have rights for all players they are sending (including rights to any unprotected players)?
Are all the players eligible to be traded?
Are the cap changes accurately shown (note: trades including unprotected players will usually be uneven)?
Do both teams have cap space to accommodate any salary changes?
Are all the players dropped/free agents on Fantrax?
Do the explanation(s) provided explain the reasoning behind any trade which you think to be grossly uneven and/or severely detrimental to a team in both the short and long terms?

If the answer to all of the above is 'yes', then reply to the trade post and post your approval. Three approvals are required for the trade to pass.



Beyond the guidance, it would be accurate to state that there are some intangibles that come with the role, too.
Being a TC member is a position of responsibility, and whilst as a league we already hold ourselves to a high standard I think it fair to say that the expected standard of behaviour is even a little higher for TC members.
Vetoing trades is the most contentious part of our league. Whilst each TC member is given freedom to define their own standards for what might be veto-worthy - well-trodden ground that I won't go into here - this must always be done with consideration and tact.
The darkest days this league has seen have nearly always centred around trade vetos, so this is a power which must be treated with respect - whilst also being a vital tool for maintaining fairness and occasionally for protecting a league-mate from making an ill-informed mistake.


TL;DR - it's a tough job with no pay and not enough respect, but vital to both the day-to-day running and the long-term health of the league that cannot be treated lightly.

/End sermon.

[Orioles GM (Andy)]

I’ll volunteer

[Astros GM (Adam)]

I’m available as well.

[Guardians GM (Jay)]

Available again.

[Royals GM (Jordan)]

We've had 8 plus Stephen each of the past two years and it's been completely painless and wildly efficient. Imo we should target at least 8 plus Stephen moving forward so the work is divided across more people. In any case I'm assuming we'll be able to get 8 again so I'm happy to do it

[D'backs GM (Mo)]

Count me in

[St. Louis GM (Bert)]

I'm also available if needed. If we would like new blood I don't have an issue stepping aside for someone new, but I'm up for helping this go smoothly again.

[Marlins GM (Dan)]

I'll volunteer as well.

[Brewers GM (Bill)]

Available.

[Mariners GM (Travis)]

I’ll take my turn again

[Rangers GM (Stephen)]

Thank you everyone for volunteering.

This year we will try a bumper TC, with all 9 volunteers serving in 2024:
Andy (BAL)
Adam (HOU)
Jay (CLE)
Jordan (KC)
Mo (ARI)
Bert (STL)
Dan (MIA)
Bill (MIL)
Travis (SEA)

I will update the user roles in the next couple of days to remove/add access to the TC folder.