A Heartfelt Farewell
- DougO
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A Heartfelt Farewell
I want to apologize to all the budding friendships I've made over my time here in the PEBA, but I've decided to bow out of the league. Everyone has been extremely friendly and helpful. I love the banter on Slack. I enjoy the stories on the forums -- written with passion and a love for baseball. It was everything I hoped it would be upon joining, but, since I'm also a part of another immersive, content driven league, I didn't expect the feeling of being pulled and torn from one league to another. Upon reflection, I realized I was putting all my effort into the other team and not Okinawa, likely because I was there longer and had more attachments. In the end, I felt it wasn't fair to the other GMs here for me not to be fully vested. I'm sorry.
Before I go, I want to tell you how special the guys who run this league are. I love the promptness and openness of communication. There's just so much passion and will to make this a great little nook of our lives. I'll be popping my head into the forums to read up on the stories.
Thanks for everything,
Doug Olmsted
p.s. Beat the Evas.
Before I go, I want to tell you how special the guys who run this league are. I love the promptness and openness of communication. There's just so much passion and will to make this a great little nook of our lives. I'll be popping my head into the forums to read up on the stories.
Thanks for everything,
Doug Olmsted
p.s. Beat the Evas.
Doug Olmsted
GM Okinawa Shisa
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Re: A Heartfelt Farewell
Doug, you've been a fantastic addition to PEBA and I think I speak for everyone when I say that you're welcome back anytime. We'll do our best on your final point.
Dan Vail
Bakersfield Bears 2028-2030
Niihama-shi Ghosts 2010, 2031-current
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Re: A Heartfelt Farewell
We will miss you Doug and will always welcome you back.
RJ Ermola
Vice President and General Manager of Baseball Operations
Crystal Lake Sandgnats
*2024 PEBA Champions*
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Re: A Heartfelt Farewell
Best of luck Doug! Enjoy your dose of OOTP however you can!
Michael Czosnyka
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Former - Madison Malts (f.k.a. Canton Longshoremen) 2029 - 2033
Attending PEBAholics Anonymous meetings since 09/22/2009
Current PEBA Board Member
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Former - Madison Malts (f.k.a. Canton Longshoremen) 2029 - 2033
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Re: A Heartfelt Farewell
Doug, it's been a great pleasure having you as part of our little world! Best of luck with life and what it may bring! We are always here - don't be a stranger!!
Michael Topham, President Golden Entertainment & President-CEO of the Aurora Borealis
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Re: A Heartfelt Farewell
There's always a ballgame to enjoy somehwere. Thanks for enjoying some with us in PEBA Doug.
Patrick Hildreth
- La leña roja tarde pero llega
- La leña roja tarde pero llega
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Re: A Heartfelt Farewell
Sorry to see you go, Doug. Best wishes, and don't be a stranger!
Frank Esselink
Amsterdam Lions/Connecticut Nutmeggers GM: 2013-2022, 2031-present
Kalamazoo Badgers GM: 2028-2030
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Re: A Heartfelt Farewell
Doug sad to see you leave. Keep in touch and please stop by the forums and keep us updated!!!
Gregory Abcarian
General Manager
West Virginia
General Manager
West Virginia
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Re: A Heartfelt Farewell
So long, Doug! I wish you the best... and don't be a stranger!
Ken Hannahs -- Farstriders GM (2023-2037)
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Re: A Heartfelt Farewell
I'm sorry we are losing you, Doug! Come back any time!
Denny Hills
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Re: A Heartfelt Farewell
Sorry to see you go, Doug.
Stop by often and keep an open mind about coming back. Former PEBA GM's have a high rate of recidivism.
Stop by often and keep an open mind about coming back. Former PEBA GM's have a high rate of recidivism.
Kevin V. - GM of the Shin Seiki Evas.
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Re: A Heartfelt Farewell
It's a disease
Frank Esselink
Amsterdam Lions/Connecticut Nutmeggers GM: 2013-2022, 2031-present
Kalamazoo Badgers GM: 2028-2030
Amsterdam Lions/Connecticut Nutmeggers GM: 2013-2022, 2031-present
Kalamazoo Badgers GM: 2028-2030