Fantasy Baseball Dispute 8166-T: SportsJudge.com Rejects Trade of Pierre (yr 1 of 3, $25) for Porcello (yr. 2 of 3, $7)

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The Commissioner of the Beer Batter League brings this claim in the COURT OF FANTASY BASEBALL to resolve a fantasy baseball dispute involving the proposed trade of Clinton Diplomats players Juan Pierre (OF, Chicago White Sox – 1^st year of Contract at $25) and Brian Sweeney (RP, Seattle Mariners – 1^st year of Contract at $1) to the Dome Dogs for players Rick Porcello (SP, Detroit Tigers – 2^nd year of Contract at $7) and DeWayne Wise (OF, Toronto Blue Jays – 1^st year of Contract at $1). This Court rejects the proposed trade.

The Law on Upholding a Trade

In this court, it is the general rule that any fantasy baseball trade shall be upheld as long as the trade adequately benefits both teams. (See Public Opinion No. 101, Big Red Rockers v. Big City Bombers). A trade reasonably benefits both teams if it allows both teams a reasonable chance of moving up in the standings. (See Unpublished Opinion No. 468-T, Commissioner Gary B. v. Ever-Lastings and 2 Legit 2 Quit).

If the league is a keeper league, as is the case here, the Court will also consider in evaluating the fantasy trade dispute a team’s likely performance in future years, especially with respect to the team currently ranked lower in the standings (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3704-T, Commissioner Paul S. v. Snakes & Blutos). This Court recognizes that fantasy team owners may have different strategies in terms of short-term and long-term goals; and that while one fantasy team may try to maximize its chances of winning prize money this year, another team may play for the future (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3731-T, Commissioner v. Muleskinners & Southsiders). As such any trade brought by the Beer Batter League will be approved as long as it reasonably benefits both teams either for the present season or for the future. (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3797-T, Beer Batter League v. Foo Dogs & Maulers).

The Proposed Trade

The disputed fantasy baseball trade is a 2-for-2 trade:

Clinton Diplomats proposes to send to Dome Dogs (current 2010 statistics in parentheses):

· Juan Pierre (.250 Avg., 0 HR, 18 RBI, 35 SB )

· Brian Sweeney (1 Win, 0 Saves, 4.02 ERA, 1.09 WHIP)

Dome Dogs proposes to send to Clinton Diplomats:

· Rick Porcello (4 Wins, 0 Saves, 5.55 ERA, 1.59 WHIP)

· DeWayne Wise (.262 Avg., 2 HR, 9 RBI, 2 SB)

The Analysis

According to the Beer Batter League Constitution, any player with a salary of $25 or more is considered an “asterisk” player. By its nature the asterisk players are the most valuable in the league. When there is not another asterisk player on the other end of the deal, the value of one of the players on the other end must at least have the potential to earn the value of an asterisk player during the remainder of their current contract. If this does not occur, then the two players involved must at least have the potential of equaling the stats of the asterisk player.

In reviewing this trade, the Court will start with the two lesser players involved, Brian Sweeney and DeWayne Wise. Sweeney is a marginal player at best, while DeWayne Wise is nothing special. Even President Obama, a White Sox fan, could not remember DeWayne Wise’s name. In an AL-Only league, as is the case here, Wise does have some value as a bottom level OF, however, it is not enough value to help the Dome Dogs equal the value of an asterisk player when combined with another player.

With that understanding, the Court must look at the present and future values of Juan Pierre and Rick Porcello in evaluating the fantasy trade dispute. If each team can reasonably benefit from the fantasy trade either for the remainder of 2010 or in the future, then the trade can be accepted. For this season, there is no question that Pierre is of much greater value then Porcello. Pierre is a stolen base machine, while Porcello is marginal at best in all four pitching categories.

As such, in order to decide this trade the question becomes whether the Clinton Diplomats can reasonably improve their team in the future with Porcello. (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3731-T, Commissioner v. Muleskinners & Southsiders). Last month, this Court accepted a trade involving Porcello ruling that his performance last year was enough to give the benefit of the doubt that this season has simply been a sophomore slump, and that he could provide good value next year for only $7. (See Public Opinion No.8007-T, Beer Batter League v. Mark’s Maulers & Dome Dogs).

While that is true, it is not enough projected value to equal the value of Pierre next season. Pierre gives any team that owns him one of the top if not the top base stealers in the AL. There is no sign that this will change in either 2011 or 2012. While Porcello has immense talent and is one of the best pitching prospects in baseball, he does not project to be a league leader in any category during the life of his current contract, nor does he project to produce asterisk level statistics during the 2011 season. As such, this trade does not reasonably benefit both teams either in 2010 or in the future. Because of this fact that it will not benefit both teams, the trade must be rejected.

Holding

Based on the foregoing, this court rejects the proposed trade of Clinton Diplomats players Juan Pierre (OF, Chicago White Sox – 1^st year of Contract at $25) and Brian Sweeney (RP, Seattle Mariners – 1^st year of Contract at $1) to the Dome Dogs for players Rick Porcello (SP, Detroit Tigers – 2^nd year of Contract at $7) and DeWayne Wise (OF, Toronto Blue Jays – 1^st year of Contract at $1).

Fantasy Baseball Dispute No. 8163-T: SportsJudge.com Approves Trade of J. Shields (year. 1 of 3, $25) for W. Davis (year 2 of 3, $6)

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The Commissioner of the Beer Batter Leagues brings this claim in the COURT OF FANTASY BASEBALL to determine the status of a proposed trade between the Stumps and Mark’s Maulers. The trade proposes that the STUMPS send P James Shields, (year 1 of 3, $25 salary), to the MARK’S MAULERS in exchange for P Wade Davis (year 2 of 3, $6 salary).

This court accepts the proposed trade.

The Law on Upholding a Trade

In this court, it is the general rule that any fantasy baseball trade shall be upheld as long as the trade adequately benefits both teams. (See Public Opinion No. 101, Big Red Rockers v. Big City Bombers). A trade reasonably benefits both teams if it allows both teams a reasonable chance of moving up in the standings. (See Unpublished Opinion No. 468-T, Commissioner Gary Benik v. Ever-Lastings and 2 Legit 2 Quit).

If the league is a keeper league, as is the case here, this Court will also consider a team’s likely performance in future years, especially with respect to the team currently ranked lower in the standings (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3704-T, Commissioner Paul Schultz v. Snakes & Blutos). This Court recognizes that team owners may have different strategies in terms of short-term and long-term goals; and that while one team may try to maximize its chances of winning prize money this year, another team may play for the future (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3731-T, Commissioner v. Muleskinners & Southsiders; see also Unpublished Opinion No. 3797, Commissioner v. Foo Dogs & Maulers).

In addition to the general rules applicable to fantasy baseball trades, the BEER BATTER LEAGUE constitution has specific rules regarding trades involving certain classifications of players. In pertinent provisions of the Official Rulebook of the Beer Batter League adopted in March 2010, player trades are governed by the following rules:

SECTION 5. PLAYER TRADES

Subdivision A. In-Season Player Trades

(1) Trades Allowed. BBL teams may exchange players in equal numbers during the regular season, subject to the provisions of this Subdivision.

(2) Asterisk Player Defined. An “asterisk player” is a player currently in the final year of his contract or a player with a salary of $25 or more.

(3) Regulations. The use of an independent arbiter shall be used to approve or veto player trades, subject to the following regulations:

(a) If a trade does not involve any asterisk players, then no independent arbiter approval is necessary. All such trades shall be allowed.

(b) If a trade does involve asterisk players, no independent arbiter approval is necessary if the BBL teams involved in the trade exchange an equal number of asterisk players and the total salary exchanged is 73.0% or greater. All such trades shall be allowed. “Total salary exchanged” is measured by taking the respective sums of annual player salary to be exchanged by each team involved in the trade and dividing the lesser total salary package by the greater total salary package. The 73.0% salary threshold is a literal requirement and not subject to approximation.

(c) If a trade does involve asterisk players but fails to satisfy either the asterisk player equality requirement or total salary exchanged requirement of Subdivision A(2), then independent arbiter approval is necessary.

(4) Independent Arbiter. Prior to every BBL season, the identity of an independent arbiter to be used for trade approval and veto under Subdivision A(3) of this Section shall be agreed upon by majority vote of the league ownership. The independent arbiter shall not be replaced until the conclusion of the season, unless circumstances prevent the independent arbiter from performing said services. Parties to any BBL trade that is subject to independent arbiter approval shall jointly and severally be responsible for any fees or costs associated with the use of the independent arbiter. Parties to any BBL trade subject to independent arbiter approval shall comply with any procedural requirements of the independent arbiter that are necessary to obtain a decision. In every case, however, said parties shall provide to the independent arbiter a written copy of this Section in its entirety.

(5) Responsibility of Independent Arbiter. Any decision of an independent arbiter under this Subdivision must take into consideration the long-term and short-term best interests of the BBL teams involved in the player trade, while also respecting the best interests of the league and the integrity of a fair and uncorrupt pennant race. In all cases, the independent arbiter shall balance the rights of individual BBL owners to operate their teams in their own discretion with the rights of the league ownership as a whole to fully and fairly participate in healthy competition with one another.

Because James Shield is an “asterisk” player, approval of independent arbiter is required.

The proposed Trade along with Current Statistics

As of July 14, 2010

STUMPS

James Shields 7 W 0 SV 4.87 ERA 1.367 WHIP

MARK’S MAULERS

Wade Davis 6 W 0 SV 4.69 ERA 1.404 WHIP

The Stumps are presently 10^th in the twelve team league, while Mark’s Maulers are 6^th but second in their division. They retain a possibility of either winning their division or achieving a top four finish and winning prize money for the season. The trade resembles a classic baseball trade where a team no longer in contention begins the process of trading higher salary players for youthful potential. Under these circumstances it cannot be said that the integrity of a fair and uncorrupt pennant race has been negatively impacted by this trade. The trade appears to have value for both teams and therefore under the general law of fantasy baseball trades and the specific provisions of the Beer Batter League should be accepted.

Holding

Based on the foregoing, this court accepts the proposed trade of James Shields of the Stumps for Wade Davis of Mark’s Maulers.

Fantasy Baseball Dispute No. 8161-T: SportsJudge.com Approves Trade of Johnny Damon ($21) for Mitch Talbot ($1) (Keeper League)

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The Beer Batter League brings this claim in the COURT OF FANTASY BASEBALL to determine the status of a proposed trade between the DOME DOGS and TERMINATORS. The Dome Dogs would send Johnny Damon ($21 salary/last year of 3 year contract) and Kyle Farnsworth ($1 salary/1st year of 3 year contract) to the Terminators for Mitch Talbot ($1 salary/1st year of 3 year contract) and David Murphy ($1 salary/1st year of 3 year contract).

This court ACCEPTS the proposed trade.

The Law on Upholding a Trade

In this court, it is the general rule that any fantasy baseball trade shall be upheld as long as the trade adequately benefits both teams. (See Public Opinion No. 101, Big Red Rockers v. Big City Bombers). A trade reasonably benefits both teams if it allows both teams to have a reasonable chance of moving up in the standings. (See Unpublished Opinion No. 468-T, Commissioner Gary Benik v. Ever-Lastings and 2 Legit 2 Quit).

If the league is a keeper league, as is the case here, this Court will also consider a team’s likely performance in future seasons, especially with respect to the team currently ranked lower in the standings (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3704-T, Commissioner Paul Schultz v. Snakes & Blutos). This Court recognizes that team owners may have different strategies in terms of short-term and long-term goals; and that while one team may try to maximize its chances of winning prize money this year, another team may play for the future (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3731-T, Commissioner v. Muleskinners & Southsiders; see also Unpublished Opinion No. 3797, Commissioner v. Foo Dogs & Maulers).

The Proposed Trade

The proposed trade is a 2-for-2 trade:

The Dome Dogs propose to send to the Terminators (2010 statistics as of 7/7/10 in parentheses):

· Johnny Damon (.271 Avg., 5 HR, 24 RBI, 7 SB)

· Kyle Farnsworth (2 Wins, 0 Saves, 1.98 ERA, 1.073 WHIP)

The Terminators propose to send to the Dome Dogs (2010 statistics as of 7/7/10 in parentheses):

· David Murphy (.266 Avg., 3 HR, 24 RBI, 3 SB)

· Mitch Talbot (8 Wins, 0 Saves, 3.99 ERA, 1.385 WHIP)

The Analysis

Having deemed Terminators still to be in contention for prize money this season, the Court of Fantasy Baseball upholds this trade of Johnny Damon ($21 salary/last year of 3 year contract) and Kyle Farnsworth ($1 salary/1st year of 3 year contract) from the Dome Dogs to the Terminators for Mitch Talbot ($1 salary/1st year of 3 year contract) and David Murphy ($1 salary/1st year of 3 year contract). The court feels that while this trade ultimately may skew in Dome Dogs' favor, there is enough of a reasonable chance that the addition of Damon's offensive statistics will produce a net gain of points this season for the Terminators that the trade is upheld as "reasonably benefiting both teams."

The court, however, notes that this identical trade would have been rejected if Damon (a player in his final year of his contract) would have been sent to a club deemed "out of contention" for the same collection of players, as Damon’s contract becomes valueless at the end of this year.

As of July 7, the Dome Dogs were in second place, and the Terminators in fourth. The Dome Dogs lead the Snodgrass Division, while the Terminators are in third place in the Merkle Division. According to the league rules, if the season ended today, both would be in the money. Hence, the Terminators are considered “in contention.”

Focusing first on the pitching side, the Terminators are sacrificing wins for ERA and WHIP. Given that they were already 11^th in wins, the goal is acceptable. While Talbot promises to deliver more wins to the Dome Dogs, it comes at the cost of a higher ERA and WHIP, especially when one looks at projections for the rest of the season.

Regarding the hitters, based on track record and reputation, Damon obviously is the more valuable piece. This season, however, the only real difference between the two players is that Damon has approximately 100 more at-bats and is looking at regular playing time for the rest of the season. While Damon is likely to exceed his year-to-date numbers, the difference is not likely to be so great as to negate any advantage that the Dome Dogs will receive from the increased wins. Additionally, given the fragility of the Rangers’ DH/OF situation, Murphy should see plenty of at-bats. Murphy’s contract for the next two years also helps to close the gap between the two outfielders.

Holding

This court ACCEPTS the proposed trade.

Fantasy Baseball Dispute No. 8007-T: Court Approves Trade of Danks (Final Year, $10) for Porcello (Year 2 of 3, $7)

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The Beer Batter League brings this claim in the COURT OF FANTASY BASEBALL to determine the status of a proposed trade between MARK’S MAULERS and DOME DOGS. MARK’S MAULERS SEND JOHN DANKS (YEAR 3 of 3, $10) TO DOME DOGS IN EXCHANGE FOR RICK PORCELLO (YEAR 2 of 3, $7).

This court ACCEPTS the proposed trade.

The Law on Upholding a Trade

In this court, it is the general rule that any fantasy baseball trade shall be upheld as long as the trade adequately benefits both teams. (See Public Opinion No. 101, Big Red Rockers v. Big City Bombers). A trade reasonably benefits both teams if it allows both teams to have a reasonable chance of moving up in the standings. (See Unpublished Opinion No. 468-T, Commissioner Gary Benik v. Ever-Lastings and 2 Legit 2 Quit).

If the league is a keeper league, as is the case here, this Court will also consider a team’s likely performance in future seasons, especially with respect to the team currently ranked lower in the standings (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3704-T, Commissioner Paul Schultz v. Snakes & Blutos). This Court recognizes that team owners may have different strategies in terms of short-term and long-term goals; and that while one team may try to maximize its chances of winning prize money this year, another team may play for the future (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3731-T, Commissioner v. Muleskinners & Southsiders; see also Unpublished Opinion No. 3797, Commissioner v. Foo Dogs & Maulers).

The Proposed Trade

Mark’s Maulers (currently in third place in the Snodgrass Division, seventh place overall) proposes to send John Danks to the Dome Dogs (currently in first place in the Snodgrass Division, second place overall) in exchange for Rick Porcello. While Danks’s contract expires at the end of this year, Porcello is available under his current $7 deal for one more season.

The Analysis

Upon reviewing this dispute, the court approves this trade, with almost no hesitation. The court finds this trade reasonably benefits both teams: The Dome Dogs are acquiring a pitcher, Danks, with far better 2010 statistics (5 wins, 3.27 ERA, 1.22 WHIP) in the final year of his Beer Batter League “contract,” and Mark’s Maulers are acquiring a discounted keeper for the next 1 1/2 years, Porcello. While Porcello has been less than stellar in 2010 (4 wins, 6.09 ERA, 1.69 WHIP), his strong 2009 (14 wins, 3.96 ERA, 1.34 WHIP) and age (21) gives the court reason to believe this may be just a sophomore season slump and there is real value added to retaining him in 2011 at $7.

This appears to be a case of one team upgrading for the current season and another team planning for next season. In a keeper league, it is a case of both teams potentially benefiting.

Holding

This court ACCEPTS the proposed trade.

Fantasy Baseball Dispute No. 7134-T: Court Upholds the Keeper League Trade of V. Martinez ($42 salary) for B. Boesch ($1 salary)

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Date Rendered: May 25, 2010
Date Issued: May 30, 2010
League Type: 12-TEAM 4X4
Dispute: TRADE REVIEW
Authoring Judge: STUART SHIFFMAN

TRADE BETWEEN NICE & TERMINATORS IS ACCEPTED.

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The Beer Batter Leagues brings this claim in the COURT OF FANTASY BASEBALL to determine the status of a proposed trade between the Terminators and Maulers. The trade proposes that the NICE send C-1B Victor Martinez, (year 1 of 3, $42 salary), OF David Murphy (year 1 of 3, $1) and P Mitch Talbot, 1 of 3, $1) to the TERMINATORS in exchange for 1B Lyle Overbay, (year 2 of 3, $4 salary), OF Brennan Boesch (1 of 3, $1) and pitcher Fu-Te Ni, (1 of 3, $2).

This court accepts the proposed trade.

The Law on Upholding a Trade

In this court, it is the general rule that any fantasy baseball trade shall be upheld as long as the trade adequately benefits both teams. (See Public Opinion No. 101, Big Red Rockers v. Big City Bombers). A trade reasonably benefits both teams if it allows both teams to have a reasonable chance of moving up in the standings. (See Unpublished Opinion No. 468-T, Commissioner Gary Benik v. Ever-Lastings and 2 Legit 2 Quit). If the league is a keeper league, as is the case here, this Court will also consider a team’s likely performance in future seasons, especially with respect to the team currently ranked lower in the standings (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3704-T, Commissioner Paul Schultz v. Snakes & Blutos). This Court recognizes that team owners may have different strategies in terms of short-term and long-term goals; and that while one team may try to maximize its chances of winning prize money this year, another team may play for the future (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3731-T, Commissioner v. Muleskinners & Southsiders; see also Unpublished Opinion No. 3797, Commissioner v. Foo Dogs & Maulers).

In addition to these general rules, the BEER BATTER LEAGUE constitution has specific rules regarding trades that involve certain classifications of players. These rules, which appear the Official Rulebook of the Beer Batter League (adopted in March 2010), may override or supplement the court’s general, default principles.


The Beer Batter League Constitution

Section 5, of the Beer Battle League Constitution, which relates to player trades, states as follows:

SUBDIVISION A. IN-SEASON PLAYER TRADES

(1) Trades Allowed. BBL teams may exchange players in equal numbers during the regular season, subject to the provisions of this Subdivision.

(2) Asterisk Player Defined. An “asterisk player” is a player currently in the final year of his contract or a player with a salary of $25 or more.

(3) Regulations. The use of an independent arbiter shall be used to approve or veto player trades, subject to the following regulations:

(a) If a trade does not involve any asterisk players, then no independent arbiter approval is necessary. All such trades shall be allowed.
(b) If a trade does involve asterisk players, no independent arbiter approval is necessary if the BBL teams involved in the trade exchange an equal number of asterisk players and the total salary exchanged is 73.0% or greater. All such trades shall be allowed. “Total salary exchanged” is measured by taking the respective sums of annual player salary to be exchanged by each team involved in the trade and dividing the lesser total salary package by the greater total salary package. The 73.0% salary threshold is a literal requirement and not subject to approximation.
(c) If a trade does involve asterisk players but fails to satisfy either the asterisk player equality requirement or total salary exchanged requirement of Subdivision A(2), then independent arbiter approval is necessary.

(4) Independent Arbiter. Prior to every BBL season, the identity of an independent arbiter to be used for trade approval and veto under Subdivision A(3) of this Section shall be agreed upon by majority vote of the league ownership. The independent arbiter shall not be replaced until the conclusion of the season, unless circumstances prevent the independent arbiter from performing said services. Parties to any BBL trade that is subject to independent arbiter approval shall jointly and severally be responsible for any fees or costs associated with the use of the independent arbiter. Parties to any BBL trade subject to independent arbiter approval shall comply with any procedural requirements of the independent arbiter that are necessary to obtain a decision. In every case, however, said parties shall provide to the independent arbiter a written copy of this Section in its entirety.

(5) Responsibility of Independent Arbiter. Any decision of an independent arbiter under this Subdivision must take into consideration the long-term and short-term best interests of the BBL teams involved in the player trade, while also respecting the best interests of the league and the integrity of a fair and uncorrupt pennant race. In all cases, the independent arbiter shall balance the rights of individual BBL owners to operate their teams in their own discretion with the rights of the league ownership as a whole to fully and fairly participate in healthy competition with one another.

Because Victor Martinez is an “asterisk” player, approval of independent arbiter is required.

The Proposed Trade

The proposed trade is a 3-for-3 trade, with 2010 Statistics as of May 25, 2010 as follows:


Nice

Victor Martinez .258 BA 6 HR 20 RBI 0 SB
David Murphy 234 BA 2 HR 15 RBI 0 SB
Mitch Talbot 1 W 0 SV 3.71 ERA 1.24 WHIP

Terminators

Lyle Overbay .203 BA 4 HR 19 RBI 1 SB
Brennan Boesch .337 BA 4 HR 22 RBI 1 SB
Ni-Tu Fe 0 W 0 SV 2.25 ERA 1.56 WHIP


The Analysis

The Terminators are presently 5th in the twelve team league, while the Nice are 8th.

The trade in question essentially amounts to a review of the career accomplishments, and positional specialty, of Victor Martinez exchanged for the future (and currently emerging) potential of Brennan Boesch. Since the league is a keeper league and Boesch is under contract for 2 additional years, the trade resembles a classic baseball trade wherein a veteran (perhaps on the decline of his career but valuable nonetheless to a team in contention) is traded for a younger player of great potential. The addition of Martinez to the Terminators, presently in 5th place, may well allow them to finish among the top 4 teams of the league thereby winning prize money this season. Meanwhile, the Nice, further down in the standings, may already be looking towards next season. Under these circumstances it cannot be said that the integrity of a fair and uncorrupt pennant race has been negatively impacted by this trade. The trade appears to have value for both teams and therefore under the general law of fantasy baseball trades and the specific provisions of the Beer Batter League should be accepted.

Holding

Based on the foregoing, this court accepts the proposed trade of Nice players Victor Martinez (C-1B Boston Red Sox), David Murphy (OF Texas Rangers), and Mitch Talbot (P Cleveland Indians) to the Terminators for players Lyle Overbay (1B Toronto Blue Jays), Brennan Boesch (1B-OF Detroit Tigers), and Ni-Te Fu (P Detroit Tigers).