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Flames's trade block has been updated!
WAR Horse on
April 7, 2014 8:56 PM
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Moonlight Grahams's trade block has been updated!
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I guess I infected Parnell too. But I also lost Middlebrooks, so I think I'm still ahead.
Lamoka 🏹 on
April 6, 2014 7:59 PM
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Dammit WARriors, your team infected Taillon.
sabrsplit on
April 6, 2014 1:26 PM
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This is actually a common issue in ottoneu. We had the same discussion in another league of mine a few years back. We came to the same conclusion, but there seems to still be some people bitter towards the idea.
sabrsplit on
April 5, 2014 8:37 PM
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If it was not legal, ottoneu wouldn't allow trades to happen if one side was receiving nothing in return.
sabrsplit on
April 5, 2014 8:36 PM
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I started this with a question whether this legal or not, and why he did not drop the guy for a $1. This seems to have been blown all out of proportion. If it was said this was legal that would have been all I would have needed.
WAR Horse on
April 5, 2014 8:29 PM
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I agree. So for those of you who disagree with future trades, show your voice through a veto.
sabrsplit on
April 5, 2014 7:48 PM
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Agreed that the veto system is enough to stop these types of trades if considered unfair. Shouldn't need any other rule beyond that.
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I don't think a blanket prohibition on these types of trades is necessary or good. The number of vetoes probably just shows there was more interest in Guerrero than Viva Puig believed.
Lamoka 🏹 on
April 5, 2014 6:53 PM
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In my opinion, I think these trades are fair. It is sort of like in the MLB when a player is traded for cash. In this case, the cash in return is no cap hit.
sabrsplit on
April 5, 2014 6:36 PM
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The veto system will stay in place. When I said the number of vetoes would not count as vote, I was referring to whether or not we allow this type of trade in the future.
sabrsplit on
April 5, 2014 6:35 PM
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I don't see why the veto system is not sufficient.
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Hasn't the veto system worked well? If people don't like any trade, they can weigh in and stop it.
The Fish 🐠 🎣 on
April 5, 2014 6:13 PM
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The recent trade involving Guerrero will not be reversed. We all had a chance to veto it. This new rule will only apply to future trades.
sabrsplit on
April 5, 2014 6:10 PM
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No, the number of vetoes will not count as a vote.
sabrsplit on
April 5, 2014 5:47 PM
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No on the trade
WAR Horse on
April 5, 2014 5:42 PM
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The trade only got 3 vetoes. There's your vote right there.
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But then again if I have a $20 overpriced yet high upside player I can't afford anymore, I would rather find a trade partner than let someone else get him in auction for half price.
sabrsplit on
April 5, 2014 4:32 PM
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The uncertainty over what makes a player cheap and invaluable leads me to think those trades shouldn't be allowed.
sabrsplit on
April 5, 2014 4:31 PM
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You can just as easily cut the player, get your roster spot and hope someone else claims them on waivers or puts them up for auction.
sabrsplit on
April 5, 2014 4:30 PM
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Attan economist in training, I can't stress how important opportunity costs are. And I think that's what central to deals such as this.
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I'm not exactly invested in Guerrero, so if the deal gets reversed, it's all good. I will point out that there is a cost for the person getting the player in terms of a roster spot and cap space, so it's not really a case of getting something for nothing.
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I didn't receive anything back? I received an open roster spot. Now I can sign a free agent, if I want. That's not valuable? And how would we define cheap or low impact? Is $3 cheap? $7? Is Matt Harvey low impact because he is hurt?
The Fish 🐠 🎣 on
April 5, 2014 4:20 PM
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No.
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This is only for cheap, low impact players, not high quality stars where it's obviously not fair.
sabrsplit on
April 5, 2014 4:11 PM
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Ok, we need to settle something by vote. Do we want to allow trades of a player for nothing in return?
sabrsplit on
April 5, 2014 4:11 PM
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My guess is that it is being done to save Viva the $1 cap hit for cutting Guerrero, but I agree it doesn't really make sense.
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Don't understand the trade giving a player for nothing in return
WAR Horse on
April 3, 2014 2:48 PM
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I would not mind seeing the Yankees decimated by injuries. Feel free to send trade offers.
Lamoka 🏹 on
April 2, 2014 12:16 PM
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Quick! Everyone trade WARriors all your Yankees
sabrsplit on
April 1, 2014 9:29 PM
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I'm going to have to ask that you not pick up any Cubs, they have enough problems as it is.
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At least Minor's DL stint isn't shoulder related....
sabrsplit on
April 1, 2014 4:13 PM
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Did you also have the Space Shuttle Challenger in your NASA fantasy league back in the day? Talk about running bad...
The Fish 🐠 🎣 on
April 1, 2014 3:55 PM
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Why yes, of course I own Wilson Ramos. You'd think I'd have Jose Reyes too, but I have to share at least a little.
Lamoka 🏹 on
April 1, 2014 3:47 PM
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and Brian Wilson just negated the Australia series for my team
Red PaperCatz on
March 30, 2014 10:58 PM
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Ryu is doing work for me before any of your SP's even toe the rubber!
sabrsplit on
March 30, 2014 10:47 PM
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The Mets should think about Harvey as a left handed specialist this year.
Lamoka 🏹 on
March 28, 2014 9:59 PM
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Often teams don't make DL moves until their 25 man roster needs to be finalized, which I believe is Sunday.
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When are players placed on the 60 day DL? I am waiting for Harvey so I can have that extra roster spot.
sabrsplit on
March 27, 2014 11:14 AM
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Moonlight Grahams's trade block has been updated!
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Was sorry to see Profar go down as well, really do hate seeing so many talented players getting hurt
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Apparently I have worked my guys way too hard in Spring Training...
Lamoka 🏹 on
March 24, 2014 8:17 PM
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Warriors, what are you doing to your players arms? Are you Dusty Baker?
Red PaperCatz on
March 24, 2014 10:48 AM
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Well, good season everyone! See you next year!
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WARriors's trade block has been updated!
Lamoka 🏹 on
March 21, 2014 2:10 PM
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Moonlight Grahams's trade block has been updated!
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I hate seeing these young guys go down. Hope not to add any more to my collection!
Lamoka 🏹 on
March 17, 2014 5:43 PM
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I'll listen to offers on Harvey if you want to add him to your collection
sabrsplit on
March 17, 2014 5:24 PM
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Was really expecting you to own Parker as well
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