@alex240101,
I got confused (It happens to me a lot recently) as to who all was in for the upcoming season. It was never my intent to exclude the defending champion.
Here is what I propose:
1) I will withdraw so that Alex can join as Player #12;
2) Then Rhys will increase the league size to 14, if that is okay with everyone.
3) I will troll for a 13th player so I can come back in as Player #14.
It doesn't matter to me as to whether I play this year or not.