Team Empire and VINES part ways

It seems that after oGs disbanded, VINES signed a rather short contract with Empire that ended in September. He will be leaving now and becoming a free agent.

Statement from Empire's manager, Alexander Solomonov:

It's a pity to say goodbye such good player as VINES. I can say only good words about him. We had no problems with communication in team, because VINES knows english at basic level and it helped a lot. I want to thank him for games and victories at leagues.

Decision about player's future was not easy. After talking with VINES we decided not to sign new contract and it will be better for both sides. I wish to VINES good luck at upcoming Code A qualification and find new home, from our side we will help him with it.

Our current roster is ready to new leagues season. Empire will take part on EG MCSL VIII and try to move at IPL Premier division. We like team matches and will show best games. And for sure Empire needs top level zerg player to complete our roster, we will try to find him!

Empire's remaining roster:

(T)

Kas

Aristeo

Source: Empire Website

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Quartal September 08 2012 08:42. Posts 114

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Wow. Hope he finds a team soon. He's definitely one of my favourite streamers.

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shineq United Kingdom. September 08 2012 08:42. Posts 1443

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Shame, Empire is left with no Koreans in their roster now. But I guess he wasn't really posting any results recently.

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CuteZergling September 08 2012 08:42. Posts 598

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That was fast. Good luck to both.

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Torte de Lini Canada. September 08 2012 08:43. Posts 27092

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They pick up VINES, did nothing with him, then drop him. I hope Empire picks up someone more reputably certain and takes more advantage of their players and their ability to play! They treat their players well, just wish they exposed them more.

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PhoenixVoid Canada. September 08 2012 08:45. Posts 8698

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VINES really did nothing too notable with Empire, so I think it was quite inevitable this would have happened. Hope he finds a team fairly soon.

Serinox Germany. September 08 2012 08:48. Posts 3229

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VINES was about to break out in GSL Season 2, but then oGs disbanded. So much talent, sad that he went even more unnoticed on Empire than on oGs before. Hope he finds a new team, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him retiring soon.

bokchoi Korea (South). September 08 2012 08:49. Posts 5342

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Empire in need of some Protoss and Zerg blood. Their Terran line is solid though.

SilSol Sweden. September 08 2012 08:50. Posts 2665

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Too bad for VINES ;( well he didn't really do much in Empire true.

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Orome Switzerland. September 08 2012 08:51. Posts 8407

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On September 08 2012 08:48 Serinox wrote:
VINES was about to break out in GSL Season 2, but then oGs disbanded. So much talent, sad that he went even more unnoticed on Empire than on oGs before. Hope he finds a new team, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him retiring soon.

Yeah he's definitely a player with his peak still ahead of him. Should be an interesting player for a lot of teams, although if we've learned anything from the signings of Ganzi/Taeja, teams tend to go for big names rather than potential. Maybe Liquid could be interested?

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AnomalySC2 United States. September 08 2012 08:51. Posts 1482

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He's quite a good player, hope he finds a new team soon.

ninjamyst United States. September 08 2012 08:53. Posts 1557

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Liquid'Vines ... HerO needs a new PvP practice partner

Laneir United States. September 08 2012 08:53. Posts 1101

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Well that sux Vines would have been great on Empire with more time on that team wonder where he will go to.

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RUFinalBoss United States. September 08 2012 08:55. Posts 236

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his name is pronunced venus thank you

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FreeWinner United States. September 08 2012 08:55. Posts 12

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I think millVines !

Mazzi September 08 2012 09:02. Posts 352

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Hopefully he finds a team soon

Nazeron Canada. September 08 2012 09:03. Posts 1033

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wish Vines all the best in finding a new team

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Burns United States. September 08 2012 09:06. Posts 1625

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Wow looks like most of the former oGs members are having a hard time finding a stable home.

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Gamegene United States. September 08 2012 09:06. Posts 6657

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--;;

just because he dropped out of code a...

he's secretly one of the best players around, but damn give him a chance.

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