Transaction 1072010T1o3
eSFL Commissioner, T Rhodes
This is an official proclamation and all eSFL owners are binded to it.
The league president(s) and commissioner convened on 13-15 October 2010 to review and discuss transaction 1072010T1o3, trade between G Man and Kav's Kavanators.
This review was initiated due to owner grievances, and commissioner concern.
The difficulty in this review was the fact that the trade had been previously approved by the commissioner.
Therefore this action will set precedence in the league as a trade being disapproved after approval.
The process involved many avenues to include but not limited to; owner history, league opinion, commissioner ten point checklist on trades, independent player rating system, and others.
The following data, in addition to others, was used in the evaluation of the trade that was reopened for evaluation, between Kav's Kavanators and G Man.
The trade sent:
Chris Johnson and Kevin Walter to the G Man
in exchange for
Dwayne Bowe, Ronnie Brown, and Mike Wallace.
Using an independent trade analyzer, publicly available on the Internet, http://www.fantasysp.com/nfl_trade_analyzer/
the commissioner evaluated the trade with this tool to determine the value of each player involved. In addition to this tool, other factors were taken into account, such as eSFL player rankings, bye weeks, positional needs, owner(s) history, possibility of inappropriate owner contact, team records and position for success, team improvement, and more. Some of those results will remain confidential and if not already known by them, the league presidents may request the info.
Before we move on, I would like to remind everyone that the commissioner and league presidents make all decisions based on the entire league, not the opinion or feelings of one or several. Sometimes these decisions are not popular with the majority, but the decisions are binding and all owners should understand in a dynamic league such as the eSFL, the ultimate goal of the league office is to ensure all teams have a fair and equal opportunity to succeed based on their merits. Any action that may be viewed as not meeting this requirement is a scar on the league, and will not be tolerated.
I would like to review all three trades that have been made in the eSFL this season, using the independent trade analyzer.
Trade A involved the Boot Hill Balut and the Viall Vigilante.
The Boot Hill team sent Percy Harvin and Marion Barber to the Vigilante in exchange for Reggie Wayne.
As you can see by the analyzer chart above, Harvin has a value of 25 and Barber a 5.95. The total value that Boot Hill gave up is 30.95.
On the other side, Reggie Wayne is valued at 27 for a total of 27.
Therefore, in this trade, the Vigilante received 30.95 value of players compared to Boot Hill receiving 27.
The analyzer suggest this trade is in the favor of the Vigilante by nearly four points.
This is basically an even trade and a very good example of a trade with little to no concerns from the front office. It shall be noted that at the time of the trade, Harvin was valued at 28 and Wayne was valued at 31. As the commissioner used this tool and these values were noted at that time.
Now lets look at trade B.
Trade B involved the Perdew Pulverizers and the Zima Ruskies.
The Ruskies team sent Dallas Clark and Blair White to the Pulverizers in exchange for Eddy Royal and Chris Cooley.
As you can see by the analyzer chart above, Royal has a value of 22.45 and Cooley a 23. The total value that Perdew gave up is 45.45.
On the other side, Dallas Clark is valued at 24.5 and Blair White is 0.33 for a total of 24.83.
Therefore, in this trade, the Ruskies received 45.45 value of players compared to Perdew receiving 24.83.
The analyzer suggest this trade is in the favor of the Ruskies by nearly 21 points.
It shall be noted that at the time of the trade, Royal was valued at 24.18 and Clark was valued at 26.76.
As the commissioner used this tool and these values were noted at that time.
This trade would immediately cause concern from the front office due to the separation of trade value between the teams. The Ruskies get the higher value, however, both teams received all starting players for their team and filled positions.
Basically an un-even trade but a very good example of a trade with concerns that is considered by most if not all stable minds to be a fair and valid one.
Finally, lets look at the trade of interest, the Kav and G Man teams made.
Kav sent WR's Dwayne Bowe, Mike Wallace, and RB Ronnie Brown to the G Man team in exchange for RB Chris Johnson and WR Kevin Walter.
G Man acquired Bowe (6), Wallace (13), and Brown (11.95).
It shall be noted that at the time of the trade, Johnson was valued at 39.65, Walter 19.8. Bowe was 5.67, Wallace was 13, and Brown was 11.95.
As the commissioner used this tool and these values were noted at that time.
As we can all see the easy winner in this trade is Kav with a 59.65 value compared to a 30.95. In comparison, Johnson by himself is valued higher than ALL players combined that G Man received.
Also of interest here is the fact G Man sent a 19.2 Kevin Walter, the best wide receiver on his team, in exchange for two other wide receivers, none of which are of the value Walter is.
To compare his other receivers on his roster at the time:
SimsWalker rated at 14.2
Garcon is 2.9
Crabtree is 12.85
These players values were not noted at the time of the trade, today's value is used.
As noted, Chris Johnson is rated as higher value than ALL players G Man received, but he additionally threw in his best wide receiver in the deal.
Additionally, the Kav team had available higher or equal rated players at the positions received by G Man, but none were involved in the trade.
1. J. Gaffney (18.15)
2. D. Jackson (24.2)
Either of these players would have likely made this review process one that never existed.
The commissioner must note any trade that involves players of the same position IS A MAJOR calling item for probability of concern and is an item on the ten point checklist used.
This trade is position for position across the board.
This is a perfect example of a trade that should be and will be disallowed in the eSFL. Several of the reasons but not all of them are:
1. Position for position across the board
2. One team gives his best running back AND best wide receiver and receives marginal players at same positions.
3. One team (Kav) had better and more feasible players to trade but are not included.
4. A trading team (G Man) did not officially seek offers from other owners for a top rated player. Officially means no official trade offers were made, as the commissioner receives all trade offers via e mail.
As mentioned, those are not the only items of concern, but are listed here as examples of trades that cause concern.
Any fantasy owner in stable mind and health can see this is a one sided trade with the appearance of possible collusion. Collusion can rarely be proven, therefore, the commissioner uses his unbiased opinion to make decisions on the matter. I would like to point out, even if collusion did not occur in this case, the trade is one that has the appearance of such, or is so one sided, it cannot be allowed.
FINAL RULING, AWAITING APPEAL PROCESS
A. The commissioner and league president(s) have determined that the trade is reversible. Meaning the trade had no impact on last weeks games.
B. The trade between the Kavanators and team G Man has been revoked retroactive to 15 October, 2010, at 2000 hours ET.
C. Appeal process:
Involved owners may request a review no later than 16 Oct 2010 at 2100 hours ET.
The review shall be sent via email to the commissioner or league presidents, and must include, in the opinion of the owner, any relevant evidence or observation that makes this ruling inappropriate or unenforceable.
The appeal will be discussed between the commissioner and president and a appeal ruling will be posted on the official website no later than 0100 ET 17 Oct 2010. If nothing is posted by the commissioner as of the deadline, this ruling is considered valid as previously issued in this report. Seeking other owners opinions is encouraged, have them sent to the commissioner via email. However, if no valuable information to dispute this ruling is provided, it will be of little concern.
Additionally, involved owners should send to the commissioner alternate lineups to use for all instances of the outcome. If such lineups are not submitted to the commissioner and problems arise, the commissioner will post a lineup as required by league rules or what he believes is in the best interest of the owners.
AS OF THE DATE AND TIME THIS RULING IS POSTED, PLAYERS INVOLVED WILL BE RETURNED TO THEIR ORIGINAL TEAMS. Therefore, it is the owners responsibility to ensure they have a valid lineup for the upcoming week.
Also, if a player is required to be released from any of these teams roster to make room for reversal of the trade, those players cannot be acquired by any other owner in the league until 22 Oct, 2010, Friday at 2200 hours ET.
Amendment: 10-16-2010 1000 ET
The following shall be added as it was discussed but inadvertently omitted from the ruling when originally posted:
The commissioner or league presidents shall NOT acquire any players involved in this trade for the remainder of the 2010 season.
END Amendment: 10-16-2010 1000 ET
Final word, the commissioner recommends to both owners, Ron Kavanaugh and Garrett Bauer, resubmit the trade with revisions.
Any and all responses to this final investigation report shall be sent to the commissioners office, punchout@yahoo.com.
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