Fantasy Baseball Dispute No. 8164-T: SportsJudge.com Approves Trade of M. Teixeira & I. Kennedy for F. Hernandez & D. Ortiz

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The Commissioner of the EP Rules Baseball Keeper League brings this claim in the COURT OF FANTASY BASEBALL, to determine the status of a proposed trade of PiNsTrIpErS players Mark Teixeira (1B, New York Yankees) and Ian Kennedy (SP, Arizona Diamondbacks) to the HappyScrappyHeroPup for players Felix Hernandez (SP, Seattle Mariners) and David Ortiz (DH, Boston Red Sox). 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 (See Unpublished Opinion No. 468-T, Commissioner Benik. v. Ever-Lastings and 2 Legit 2 Quit). However, where a league constitution provides alternative criteria for reviewing a trade, the alternative criteria may supersede the general rule. (See Public Opinion No. 409-T, Commissioner P.K. v. Cartman). As the League Constitution at issue has no restrictions on trade reviews, the holding of Big Red Rockers will be used and this trade will be accepted if it adequately benefits both teams.

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likely performance in future years, especially with respect to the team currently ranked lower in the standings (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3704-T, Commissioner Paul Schultz v. Snakes & Blutos).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one team may try to maximize its chances of winning prize money this year, another team may play for the future (See Unpublished Opinion No. 3731-T, Commissioner v. Muleskinners & Southsiders).

The Proposed Trade

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

PiNsTrIpErS proposes to send to HappyScrappyHeroPup (2010 statistics in parentheses):

· Mark Teixeira (.253 Avg., 64 Runs, 18 Home Runs, 61 RBI, 0 SB)

· Ian Kennedy (4 Wins, 4.12 ERA, 100 K’s, 1.25 WHIP, 0 Saves)

HappyScrappyHeroPup proposes to send to PiNsTrIpErS:

· Felix Hernandez (7 Wins, 2.90 ERA, 134 K’s, 1.16 WHIP, 0 Saves)

· David Ortiz (.260 Avg., 47 Runs, 18 Home Runs, 58 RBI, 0 SB)

The Analysis

As the trade includes a pitcher and offensive player going to each team, the Court will compare the players by their position. In looking at the pitching, there is no question that Felix Hernandez is better than Ian Kennedy. Felix Hernandez is currently 6^th in the AL in ERA, 2^nd in Strikeouts, and 9^th in the AL in WHIP. By comparison, Ian Kennedy is 36^TH in the NL in ERA, 16^th in the NL in Strikeouts, and 18^th in the NL in WHIP. Felix Hernandez also has three more wins than Ian Kennedy on the season. Kennedy has had a good season this year, especially in the Strikeout category, but does not project as a keeper for the 2011 Season, which is something that Felix Hernandez certainly does.

In looking at the offensive side of the trade, even on an off-season, Mark Teixeira has more fantasy value than David Ortiz. While both hitters have nearly identical batting averages, nearly identical RBI totals, and identical Home Run totals, Mark Teixeira currently is ranked 4^th in the AL in Runs scored, with 17 more Runs scored than David Ortiz who is currently 77^th in the AL in that category. Clearly the acquisition of Mark Teixeira is sure to add a lot of Runs to the PiNsTrIpErS, but it also adds increased Keeper value looking forward. David Ortiz is 4 years older than Mark Teixeira. While Mark Teixeira is still in the prime of his career, and an excellent option as a Keeper for future seasons, David Ortiz appears to be at the tail end of his career. This Court does not project David Ortiz to be a keeper looking forward to the 2011 Season.

Both teams in this trade will be gaining one Keeper. The PiNsTrIpErS will be improving their pitching for this year and beyond thanks to the high keeper value of Felix Hernandez and HappyScrappyHeroPup will be improving their offense for this year and beyond thanks to the high keeper value of Mark Teixeira. This Court views Felix Hernandez as having slightly more value than Mark Teixeira looking forward, but it is very close. As David Ortiz has a little more value than Ian Kennedy, this trade is as equal as can be. To further prove this point, the justices of SportsJudge.com could not even agree on which side of the trade they would rather have. During this Court’s discussion of the trade, I personally felt that the PiNsTrIpErS were getting the better end of the trade by getting Felix Hernandez and David Ortiz, while Chief Justice Marc Edelman thought that HappyScrappyHeroPup was getting the better end of the trade in Mark Teixeira and Ian Kennedy.

In this trade, one team sought to improve its pitching while the other sought to improve its offense. Because of the fact that players of equal value were involved, it is up to the teams to choose which area of the team they wish to improve and focus on. As this trade can reasonably improve both teams, it must be accepted.

Holding

Based on the foregoing, this court accepts the proposed trade from the PiNsTrIpErS of players Mark Teixeira (1B, New York Yankees), Ian Kennedy (SP, Arizona Diamondbacks) to the HappyScrappyHeroPup for players Felix Hernandez (SP, Seattle Mariners) and David Ortiz (DH, Boston Red Sox).

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. 8162-T: SportsJudge.com Approves Trade of Glaus & Verlander for Youkilis

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The league commissioner brings this claim in the COURT OF FANTASY BASEBALL to determine the status of a proposed trade of TROY GLAUS AND JUSTIN VERLANDER from the Sacs to the Stopes IN EXCHANGE FOR KEVIN YOUKILIS.

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 Benik v. Ever-Lastings and 2 Legit 2 Quit).

The Proposed Trade

Sac Grabbbers (currently in first place) proposes to send Troy Glaus and Justin Verlander to the Stopes (currently in last place) in exchange for Kevin Youkilis.

The Analysis

While this court has some hesitation to allow trades in non-keeper leagues involving teams in last place, an in-depth look at the current statistics of the players involved and the teams’ relative positions in the standings shows that this trade will meet the criteria of allowing both teams to have a reasonable chance of moving up.

A straight comparison of Kevin Youkilis (84 H, 286 AB, 67 R, 18 HR, 57 RBI, 2 SB, .294 AVG.) to Troy Glaus (74 H, 288 AB, 42 R, 14 HR, 57 RBI, 0 SB, .257 AVG.) indicates that by adding Youkilis the SACS team could reasonably expect to move up in AVG with potential to improve in HR and RBI.

Meanwhile, Justin Verlander (115.1 IP, 11 W, 0 SV, 110 K, 3.82 ERA, 1.19 WHIP) appears to offer significant help to the Stopes team in the categories of WHIP (second-best among his new team’s starters), Ks (third on his new team) and W (tops on his new team).

The petitioner claims that the trade is unfair because the first-place team gets a “much better player,” citing Yahoo rankings of Youkilis (18), Glaus (135) and Verlander (74). However, this argument overlooks the fact that Verlander has been one of the most effective starting pitchers in fantasy baseball over the past several seasons, and is on pace to finish among Major League Baseball’s leaders in wins and strikeouts. Verlander is certainly not some deal throw-in. He is among starting pitchers a near equal to what Youkilis is among corner infielders.

The petitioner also claims that the owners of the teams involved “have done similar type deals in the past years, which SACS always talked him into.” The petitioner, however, had no specific examples.

Holding

This court ACCEPTS the proposed trade.

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. 8160-T: SportsJudge.com Rejects Trade of Albert Pujols for Mark Reynolds & Jason Bay

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Commissioner Paul K. brings this claim in the COURT OF FANTASY BASEBALL to determine the status of a proposed trade of PHIRE players Jason Bay (OF, New York Mets), Chris C. Carter (LF, New York Mets), and Mark Reynolds (RP, Arizona Diamondbacks) to SHAZAM for players Alcides Escobar (SS, Milwaukee Brewers), Todd Frazier (OF, Cincinnati Reds), and Albert Pujols (1B, St. Louis Cardinals). 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).

Where a league constitution provides alternative criteria for reviewing a trade, the alternative criteria may supersede the general rule. (See Public Opinion No. 409-T, Commissioner P.K. v. Cartman).

The league’s Constitution at issue in this case has perhaps the strictest trade restrictions that this Court has ever seen. According to the Constitution, “Only the current season’s value of the players may be considered in the equality of any trade. The future freeze value or contract value cannot be considered as an element in the fairness of a trade.” The Constitution also has the following restriction, “Only trades that are clearly equitable will be permitted. Trades that leave an impression of even marginally pushing the envelope shall be rejected.” As such, the ruling of Big Red Rockers v. Big City Bombers will not be used to decide this trade, and instead the trade will only be accepted if both sides of the trade are equal in value without taking into account future projections.

The Proposed Trade

The proposed trade is a 3-for-3 trade:

PHIRE proposes to send to Shazam (2010 statistics in parentheses):

· Jason Bay (.271 Avg., 46 Runs, 6 Home Runs, 44 RBI, 10 SB)

· Chris C. Carter (.239 Avg., 7 Runs, 2 Home Runs, 12 RBI, 0 SB)

· Mark Reynolds (.216 Avg., 48 Runs, 19 Home Runs, 55 RBI, 5 SB)

Shazam proposes to send to PHIRE:

· Alcides Escobar (.240 Avg., 34 Runs, 2 Home Runs, 24 RBI, 6 SB)

· Todd Frazier (.233 Avg., 35 Runs, 12 Home Runs, 36 RBI, 3 SB)

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· Albert Pujols (.302 Avg., 51 Runs, 20 Home Runs, 61 RBI, 9 SB)

The Analysis

As previously stated, this trade will only be accepted if both sides of the trade are equal in value without taking into account future projections as per the league Constitution. Under this league standard, which is most hostile to trades, wherever one club trades a player who has consistently produced “first round pick” or “second round pick” quality stats, it imposes a hefty burden against the proposed trade.

Based on the performance of Pujols, Bay, and Reynolds over the course of their entire careers (as well as in 2010 specifically), only one of those players is not subject to potential replacement through free agents or mid-level players on other rosters, and that player is Albert Pujols. While Pujols exceeds at all five categories (even his stolen base totals are ahead of the average first baseman), both Mark Reynolds and Jason Bay have huge holes in their games that can drastically downgrade their value in ROTO leagues.

Some websites overvalued Mark Reynolds heading into 2010 based on his 2009 stats. However, his performance in 2010 thus far is far more in line with 2008 than 2010. He may match Pujols in HR and RBI, however, Reynolds’ exceedingly low batting average is a category killer in that particular statistic. Jason Bay is a solid player and is having a very average 2010 season in all categories, however, an average season does not make him equal to a superstar, and in fact, this court has long held that two mid-level players do not equal one superstar. Superstar players are harder to replace. While this court acknowledges that Reynolds is better than mid-level, it also acknowledges the league’s exceedingly strict view on trades, and he is not equal in value to Pujols.

With regards to the rest of the trade, Carter, Escobar, and Frazier all have marginal value and will not make any difference in this Court’s decision. The Court would however like to note that if future projections are not allowed to be taken into account, it will be very hard to accept any trade involving minor leaguers, like Frazier in this trade, unless if minor leaguers are involved in both sides of the deal. The reason for this is that if they have no major league experience and future projections are not allowed, than they have no statistical value that can be used when evaluating the trade.

Holding

Based on the foregoing, this court rejects the proposed trade from PHIRE of Jason Bay (LF, New York Mets), Chris C. Carter (LF, New York Mets), and Mark Reynolds (3B, Arizona Diamondbacks) to Shazam for Alcides Escobar (SS, Milwaukee Brewers), Todd Frazier (OF, Cincinnati Reds), and Albert Pujols (1B, St. Louis Cardinals).