Thanks

[angels]

I don't know if this is the right place to post this but I just wanted to let people know I am stepping down as gm of the Angels. As much as have dreaded doing this for some time now, as it is hard to let go of all the hard work i have put into this team and the bonds I have built here, it is time. Due to a lot of other commitments and a lack of not having my own computer I don't have the ability to keep up with my team. This has been a great experience for me since the beginning of the league and have really enjoyed talking baseball with all of you. I have really learned a lot about baseball. For example due to my extensive research of prospects for this league, I told all my friends four years ago that the royals would win the world series in 2015 and now look like a genius because of all of you =) . I also wanted to lastly say that I really appreciate all the work the commissioners have put into this league since day one and hope all of you great success in life and your teams.

[Ben (Rays GM)]

Thanks Mark, you've been a fantastic member of this league and this community for five years now and we've appreciated everything you've done for this league - and for your team! The Angels are about to see some real success thanks to your patience as a GM and hard work scouting out fantastic players. It's been a pleasure talking about the Mets with you, and watching you amass one of the most obscene collections of prospects I've ever seen. I think it's fair to call you a true Pro-GM legend. You've more than earned a chance to come back and rejoin the league should your schedule ever lighten up and if a team is open, so stay in touch!

[Ben (Rays GM)]

"You were good."

[Rob (Rockies GM)]

First dealt with Mark in 2011 in a Zetaboards league.. I knew crap about dynasty leagues, I had only ever done redraft roto's.. and I learned more about values in these formats from him than anyone.

My first deal with Mark, I gave him Matt Weiters (just before his breakout) for a B- and a few C+ prospects..

You think, oh, not so bad..

I also gave HIM a 1st rd pick.

Best of luck in everything you do, Mark!

Rob

[Max (Tigers GM)]

my first two trades with Mark both a few days after joining in mid 2011:

Angels Trade

2012 1st round pick (Dodgers)
2012 1st round pick (Cubs)

Tigers Trade

Drew Smyly (Minor)
16th Overall 2011 pick

and:

Tigers Trade

Nick Castellanos (Minor)
Chance Ruffins (Minor)
Hak-Ju-Lee (Minor)

Angels
Tim Hudson (14.85M) (14)
14.85M (11)
7.5M (12)
2M (13)

got 2.5 seasons out of Hudson but I wish I had Castellanos today

[Jon (Astros GM)]

He traded me a supposed fast rising SP in Jed Bradley for the very young Francisco Lindor who was only drafted a couple spots earlier in 2011. He had a way with trades. Taught me valuable lessons.