09-05-2011, 06:40 PM
So will some of the people that have historically spent hours bitching at me have something to say for why we protect new GMs and why the "no one else offered me anything" defenses have been very fairly moderated so far? Because trades like this are why we do that.
Texas, I understand your reason but this is a veto. You simply don't have a concept for the value of the draft picks you are trading and that is remarkably clear by this offer. Historically, the talent you're getting are worth a 4th/5th combo at most. One could argue you'd get a better player if you signed Jacob Armstrong from the FA list.
We don't let new GMs "learn this lesson" by getting slammed in trades because it's bad for the league. While I'm sure you would have every intention of continuing to GM the team even after you realize what a disaster this is, but as a whole the league can't chance that or allow another team in the league to take such clear advantage of a newbie's lack of prospective on player/pick value. You're welcome to acquire these players, just do it within the same galaxy of value. You can even overpay, just not to this level of ridiculousness.
Texas, I understand your reason but this is a veto. You simply don't have a concept for the value of the draft picks you are trading and that is remarkably clear by this offer. Historically, the talent you're getting are worth a 4th/5th combo at most. One could argue you'd get a better player if you signed Jacob Armstrong from the FA list.
We don't let new GMs "learn this lesson" by getting slammed in trades because it's bad for the league. While I'm sure you would have every intention of continuing to GM the team even after you realize what a disaster this is, but as a whole the league can't chance that or allow another team in the league to take such clear advantage of a newbie's lack of prospective on player/pick value. You're welcome to acquire these players, just do it within the same galaxy of value. You can even overpay, just not to this level of ridiculousness.
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FCM Best Record-Holder - 121-41 2028
Overall Record: 3530-1978 .641%