How about a a few kudos for Greg and Geoff

dlongood · Post by **dlongood** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 4:03 am

The effects of new ownership's unbelievable and inexcusable screw up have been mitigated by the tireless efforts of Greg and Geoff. It is only through their efforts that faith in the integrity of the contest has been maintained. Thanks

Why the program wasn't debugged prior to taking our money and going live remains shrouded in mystery, and will be immortalized, forever, as the Merkle's Boner of fantasy sports.

hermsmeyer · Post by **hermsmeyer** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 4:12 am

I agree. Greg admitting to and dealing with the screw-up yesterday was impressive, and on a personal level I feel for him and Geoff.

MadCow Sez · Post by **MadCow Sez** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:57 pm

Aloha Gents and Ladies,

Things did not go well. I'm not thrilled about it either. Noted. Merkle's Boner would be a great team name, btw.

For several years now, Greg and his team created, organized, and ran the best high stakes baseball game out there. There were hiccups all along. Please step back and realize that if Greg has shown anything, it's his genuine give-a-**** for all of us. Not just the high dollar players, but those guys who could only afford the $125 Sats with dreams of playing the big event too.

I trust Greg to fix it. He delivered on his word in the past and I'm not about to discard the trust he earned by putting in personal calls, emails, and posts to ensure things were done properly.

2010 started uglier than a $10 hooker. If in the end though, you still feel like you got screwed, vote with your feet and wallet. But don't **** away your relationship with someone who does care about you, the paying customer so swiftly.

Bama · Post by **Bama** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:01 pm

Stats look great and everything looks back on track. Great job guys and yall seem to have done the best you could have done under the circumstances.

team z · Post by **team z** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:28 am

I agree. Everything is great and working so perfectly. It's hard to believe. Greg,Geoff,Tom,Larry,Moe,Curly and even IT are kicking ass and taking names. Best purchase I made since my '71 Pinto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oveT7aIm ... re=related

Wait! That's not what I meant!

Boy, this positive spin stuff isn't as easy as it looks.

[ April 07, 2010, 08:33 AM: Message edited by: the untouchables ]

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:08 am

Originally posted by the untouchables:

I agree. Everything is great and working so perfectly. It's hard to believe. Greg,Geoff,Tom,Larry,Moe,Curly and even IT are kicking ass and taking names. Best purchase I made since my '71 Pinto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oveT7aIm ... re=related

Wait! That's not what I meant!

Boy, this positive spin stuff isn't as easy as it looks. If I worked for the fed I would be this angry too. I understand it is ok you are in a safe place with happy and well adjusted people.

team z · Post by **team z** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:34 am

I understand it is ok you are in a safe place with happy and well adjusted people. [/QB]Yes that is correct I do have a team in the wcofb.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:42 am

Originally posted by the untouchables:

quote: I understand it is ok you are in a safe place with happy and well adjusted people. Yes that is correct I do have a team in the wcofb. [/QB][/QUOTE]Great. Now I get the slams. Enjoy there as well.

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:50 am

Originally posted by MadCow Sez:

Aloha Gents and Ladies,

Things did not go well. I'm not thrilled about it either. Noted. Merkle's Boner would be a great team name, btw.

For several years now, Greg and his team created, organized, and ran the best high stakes baseball game out there. There were hiccups all along. Please step back and realize that if Greg has shown anything, it's his genuine give-a-**** for all of us. Not just the high dollar players, but those guys who could only afford the $125 Sats with dreams of playing the big event too.

I trust Greg to fix it. He delivered on his word in the past and I'm not about to discard the trust he earned by putting in personal calls, emails, and posts to ensure things were done properly.

2010 started uglier than a $10 hooker. If in the end though, you still feel like you got screwed, vote with your feet and wallet. But don't **** away your relationship with someone who does care about you, the paying customer so swiftly. Nailed it awesome post...

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:07 am

I'm not sure if I should post in this thread or leave it for Greg and Geoff

but the reality is the season has not gotten off to the start it should have. Those of us who have been with us over the years know the amount of time Greg and I have invested in this event (and the NFFC). So they know we don't take any of this lightly and we are working as hard as we can to resolve the issues and enable the event to run as smoothly as it has run in the past. Those who are new to our event don't have that history. All they know is FAAB didn't run properly, some lineups weren't set up properly and today the standings aren't correct.

These are all basic things that need to be correct and we understand if people are frustrated. Greg and I are front and center because we've been the faces of this event since its inception. If we're going to feel good when people pat us on the back then we have to take the heat when things don't work properly. And that's what we're doing. All we can say is that we are working extremely hard to rectify any issues that arise and get all of our leagues running properly.

At the end of the day, we want what all of you want - an enjoyable fantasy baseball season. Regardless of whether you're in a $125 satellite or the $10,000 Diamond our commitment to achieving that goal is paramount. We're going to do everything in our power to get these problems resolved so we can all enjoy the season.

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:39 am

dear fanball and fanball corporate: do not lose greg or tom or you have purchased something that is worthless. if they leave- most will leave. i posted this elsewhere- but it is obvious. check the posts- the support is coming from older customers. the newer guys have had it- and for good reason. rule 1 in marketing " don't spend 1 penny marketing something you can't deliver". fanball just did that. i remember when i did business with nutrasweet in the very beginng and they went on to be a case study at northwestern and harvard- in positive ways. if you guys were bigger you might get there also- for all the wrong reasons.

McSwagger · Post by **McSwagger** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:16 am

Greg, Tom, Geoff etc...are all stand-up guys who care about this event and all the events they run. They are the face of the product and have to take all the bullets when they fly, but they never shy away from them or throw someone else in front of them. Big respect for that.

Things have definitely been frustrating for the participants, but faith and trust in those who have delivered year in and year out should prevail when all is said and done.

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:29 am

Greg and Tom and now Geoff have earned my trust and dollars over the years and nothing that has happened over the last few days has shaken that in the slightest. If anything it's confirmed it.

Thanks for all the hard work guys.

Q

JEagle · Post by **JEagle** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:07 am

I completely agree with Quahogs post...

High Octane Baseball · Post by **High Octane Baseball** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:37 am

Geoff has been awesome throughout this whole process....god knows I have been critical of all the messups but Geoff has always been quick to reply and very cordial..

So hats off to how you guys are handling this on the forums...and keeping the cursing and what not behind closed doors..lol

TOXIC ASSETS · Post by **TOXIC ASSETS** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:44 am

Greg, Tom and Geoff...excellent.

Corporate Fanball management.....???????

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:05 pm

Originally posted by TOXIC ASSETS:

Greg, Tom and Geoff...excellent.

Corporate Fanball management.....??????? You are more generous than me no question mark on my end.