[TDav540]

Questionable Decisionmakers have engaged in a few draft trade talks, and have since discussed the implementation and logistics of such trades. This is a consensus opinion of our team.

We believe that draft pick trades implement an additional dimension to the SLFF universe which has not been present to the same extent in the past. Although both team trading and draft pick trading are trading potential, the potential in those two objects is vastly different in nature. We also believe it easier to trade draft picks than teams, because everyone evaluates teams differently, but evaluate draft picks along a similar scale.

With that in mind, we have a few concerns that we would like addressed with a future system.

First, we would like to see a way for Draft Runners to keep it organized. For example, using a google spreadsheet, we can keep track of any traded draft slot, and it will be an easy reference for draft runners to check before posting their draft.

Second, we would like to see the implementation of a committee of chosen representatives from each team. This would be a nine member committee (one from each team) designed to review potential trades for approval. At least four vetos (or 50% of the non-participating teams) would have to veto the trade for it to get blocked. Rough framework, I know, but that is what we would like to see.

Third, trades would have to be agreed upon and sent to the commissioner at least 24 hours in advance of the first affected draft, and a determination on the approval of all trades that affect a draft must be completed at least three hours before the start of that draft. An exception will be granted to any trades approved that involve Shenzhen or Dallas (since the trade restriction will likely be lifted within the 24 hour limit), but any trades involving those must be sent to the commissioner during the trade freeze.

Lastly, we would like the order for the next randomization determined at least two to three days before the opening of the first affected draft. This will allow teams to have time to analyze which picks they have, and make trades well in advance.

Again, this was a consensus opinion the members of Questionable Decisionmakers came to as a group. We think this will enhance the league, and are willing to volunteer to help implement any of these systems.