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Myhouse rules are:
Overall, during trades I attempt to essentially GM both sides and try to be fair. However, since I am GMing one team and will have some bias here is what I do to even furthurmore assure fairness. Also, I play with potential ratings only so I have no idea what their actual rating is. I use all the trade features available and will initiate trades, also I use the waiver wire. I play with fictional rosters.
1.I look at the other teams needs and attempt to provide a player that meets those needs. Also, the trade has to make real world sense. So, a team in the playoff hunt would not normally trade away a star player for prospects. So, any trade for a star player has to be with a team that is considered out of the playoff picture. This is especially difficult with wildcard teams because almost 3/4 of the teams are with in shot of the playoffs.
2. I will bump up the potential for the players that I trade away. If they are a Veteran then I will bump up their actual ratings slightly.
3. If there is a huge salary difference I will potentially pay for part of their salary.
4. Once the deal is finalized I will provide another average player potentially if I have any lingering issue with fairness. Again, #2 applies here also.
5. Trading is off except for Winter meetings and the month of July. This will naturally curtail the ability to initiate too many trades in a way that is not realistic.
6. I typically will not do more than one trade in any calendar year. Usually 1 during July and maybe 1 during the winter meetings. I don't put any limitations on myself as I can't put any numeric limitations on the AI except for either all on or all off.
7. Trading is on very low, very hard, nuetral durng July and favor prospects during Winter meetings.
I don't do all of these each time but I will always do 1,2,5, 6 and 7.
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