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[somerfrost]

I changed the trade approval today from "league votes" to "commissioner" in the ROTO league (HTH remains "league votes"). I did this because since I opened the league to the public, it is possible some kid will join and make two (or more) teams then proceed to "trade" all good players to one team (this can quickly ruin a league and often goes undetected especially early before the season starts as many players don't check the site regularly this early). I will veto any unfair trades...instantly approve fair ones...and allow the league to weigh in on any I feel are "on the fence". Also, as Commish, I will NOT propose any trades to other teams (I will consider trade offers made to me), any trade involving me I will leave up for 3 days and if 5 teams disagree (as is default Yahoo standard), I will veto same. This is more work for me (hense the "league votes" on the HTH League composed entirely of board members) but necessary to avoid someone ruining the ROTO league.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

I changed the trade approval today from "league votes" to "commissioner" in the ROTO league (HTH remains "league votes"). I did this because since I opened the league to the public, it is possible some kid will join and make two (or more) teams then proceed to "trade" all good players to one team (this can quickly ruin a league and often goes undetected especially early before the season starts as many players don't check the site regularly this early). I will veto any unfair trades...instantly approve fair ones...and allow the league to weigh in on any I feel are "on the fence". Also, as Commish, I will NOT propose any trades to other teams (I will consider trade offers made to me), any trade involving me I will leave up for 3 days and if 5 teams disagree (as is default Yahoo standard), I will veto same. This is more work for me (hense the "league votes" on the HTH League composed entirely of board members) but necessary to avoid someone ruining the ROTO league.

Somer, first thing is thank you for taking the time to run these leagues. I personally think that it is a bit foolish that you won't initiate any trades to make your team better. This is a free league for braggin rights only. Too think that you will take advantage of your commish powers is ridiculous.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Somer, first thing is thank you for taking the time to run these leagues. I personally think that it is a bit foolish that you won't initiate any trades to make your team better. This is a free league for braggin rights only. Too think that you will take advantage of your commish powers is ridiculous.

True...but I've been accused of same in the past. I simply don't want anyone to think I would. I try and draft well and use the free agent market to improve my team, to me...if a trade is fair to both parties then the chance of really improving either team is slight...true, you can fill a need at a particular position but I find it more fun to pick up someone in the FA market who may have been overlooked...

[somerfrost]

Wow...one hour and forty minute ROTO draft for 14 teams x 25 positions, excellent job! Hope tomorrow's draft goes as well! Good luck to all playing!

[MaTH716]

Maybe we should start a ridiculous trade offer thread. This person (I think kid by the way he types) is offered me Andre Ethier, Pudge, Jauqes Jones and Reggie Willits for Matt Holiday, Michael Young and Josh Fields. Now I know why you wanted to keep this league closed to the public Somer.

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Maybe we should start a ridiculous trade offer thread. This person (I think kid by the way he types) is offered me Andre Ethier, Pudge, Jauqes Jones and Reggie Willits for Matt Holiday, Michael Young and Josh Fields. Now I know why you wanted to keep this league closed to the public Somer.

A very similar trade was offered to me for Eric Byrnes and Manny Corpas. I'd give up the naming rights to my first born before I give up Byrnes. Not really, but it sounded good. I had to reject him and tell him Byrnes was off limits.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

A very similar trade was offered to me for Eric Byrnes and Manny Corpas. I'd give up the naming rights to my first born before I give up Byrnes. Not really, but it sounded good. I had to reject him and tell him Byrnes was off limits.

To me the offer was Lugo, Ethier, Pudge and J Jones for Fielder, Figgins, Jeter and Matsui but to be fair, he included a note saying he knew the trade was a ripoff he just wanted to know if I'd trade any of those mentioned.This is a perfect example of what can happen if someone isn't there to veto such crap.