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But seriously. Why would you give up your 1st round pick for next year for Marshall when you could have Domenick Hixon for waaaaaaaaaayyyyyy cheaper. And Hixon will outscore Marshall throughout the rest of the season. I can't imagine you'll be keeping Marshall. You're giving up an awful lot for a guy that you are going to use 5 times. (Especially considering there's guys like Hixon out there that you can get so much cheaper without losing much if any production.)
Yeah, you can offer players in return. But really, if you are in a situation where you are giving up more than a first round pick, I think we're talking "Keeper" quality players at that point.
Yes, you can trade "more than a first round pick". My point was that for every pick traded, there must be a corresponding player traded in return meeting the conditions specified in my post.
Hold on... You said that if you trade a draft pick for a player it can be ONLY a draft pick for that player, but you traded a draft pick and Chris Carr for Brandon Marshall.
Yeah, but I have to trade someone in order for there to be an actual trade. Do you think it should've been someone else?
This must really not be clear. What I mean is that every traded draft pick must receive a player in return that meets the requirements I laid out in the post.
What are the requirements for that player then? I'm not mad about the trade but it just seemed like you had said that you can't trade a draft pick AND a player.
The requirement is that for every draft pick traded, there must be a player given in return of a current value four rounds higher in number than the draft pick.
Yeah, it's a rule that circumvents any unequal trades. It basically makes sure that trade picks aren't simply handed around with no real value. E.g. I'll give you my 4th and 5th rounds for Steven Jackson -or- let's swap pick on the 3/4th or 5/6th round (whichever is higher), etc. or something like that. It's a little confusing, yes, but a necessary evil. You better get something done today if you still wanna trade! :) I'll manually adjust rosters if you put something on the blog today.
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I am offering my 14th Round pick next year for Brandon Marshall.
ReplyDeleteI'll one up Johnny. I'll give my 13th round pick. (why did you capitalize round?)
ReplyDeleteBut seriously. Why would you give up your 1st round pick for next year for Marshall when you could have Domenick Hixon for waaaaaaaaaayyyyyy cheaper. And Hixon will outscore Marshall throughout the rest of the season. I can't imagine you'll be keeping Marshall. You're giving up an awful lot for a guy that you are going to use 5 times. (Especially considering there's guys like Hixon out there that you can get so much cheaper without losing much if any production.)
ReplyDeleteJust sayin.
Are these the types of questions I can just ignore or do I have some responsibility to address them too as commissioner?
ReplyDeleteNo, you can ignore it as commissioner. But as team manager you might want to address it.
ReplyDeleteI am trading for Brandon Marshall because I believe he gives me the best opportunity to win Fantasy Football games.
ReplyDeleteLovie's worn off on me a little.
If no one has a better offer out there, I'm accepting Pat's offer. Just so everyone knows.
ReplyDeleteI'll offer my 0th round pick.
ReplyDeleteSeriously though, is it possible to offer better than a first round pick?
Yeah, you can offer players in return. But really, if you are in a situation where you are giving up more than a first round pick, I think we're talking "Keeper" quality players at that point.
ReplyDeleteI was under the assumption that you can't trade "more than a first round pick" for a player.
ReplyDeleteYes, you can trade "more than a first round pick". My point was that for every pick traded, there must be a corresponding player traded in return meeting the conditions specified in my post.
ReplyDeleteHold on... You said that if you trade a draft pick for a player it can be ONLY a draft pick for that player, but you traded a draft pick and Chris Carr for Brandon Marshall.
ReplyDeleteYeah, but I have to trade someone in order for there to be an actual trade. Do you think it should've been someone else?
ReplyDeleteThis must really not be clear. What I mean is that every traded draft pick must receive a player in return that meets the requirements I laid out in the post.
What are the requirements for that player then? I'm not mad about the trade but it just seemed like you had said that you can't trade a draft pick AND a player.
ReplyDeleteThe requirement is that for every draft pick traded, there must be a player given in return of a current value four rounds higher in number than the draft pick.
ReplyDeleteThat's very confusing.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's a rule that circumvents any unequal trades. It basically makes sure that trade picks aren't simply handed around with no real value. E.g. I'll give you my 4th and 5th rounds for Steven Jackson -or- let's swap pick on the 3/4th or 5/6th round (whichever is higher), etc. or something like that. It's a little confusing, yes, but a necessary evil. You better get something done today if you still wanna trade! :) I'll manually adjust rosters if you put something on the blog today.
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