The counter argument is that while a deadline could spark some trades, having trades in the playoffs does that only more. Also gives the non playoff teams some skin in the games during playoffs making for greater interest and participation over all. Not sure why a trade at the deadline which swings the odds to one team is OK but a trade during the playoffs isn't.Thought tlance had some good points:
I've seen some argue the positive side of acquiring a player before a title match. Thats great when a trade is to your benefit.
But what if the trade in question is benefiting your opponent? And the deal is going down the morning of?
Your opponent is thrilled.
The savvy non-playoff team is satisfied.
How are you feeling at that moment?
Maybe feeling like your opponent just "bought" an edge?
Not arguing the trade isnt fair. My concern is over the timing of it. You win with what you have come playoff time. Doesnt seem right to suddenly acquire what you didnt have (during the playoffs) so you can win.
Yes the seller is often the winner in a trade. I actual had a playoff team (Tlance in fact) interested in my WR but he had no ammo left to spare having already traded his draft capitol and his bench didn't have anyone of interest to me.
Yeah that's fun unless your the playoff team that got hosed. If I was the Gainwell owner getting a first for a player that value will evaporate shortly would be a win for the non playoff team, so that example shows that beauty (in this case a trade) is in the eye of the beholder. Greed can cause deals to collapse. Getting that kind of value for player who's value is near zero normally is a big boost for a team that needs draft capitol in a big way. Get the best deal possible of course but keep in mind that that player will turn back into a pumpkin at midnight.
I voted since I will be in the league next year.
Which owner you replacing?
