This tool provides a method for evaluating the fairness and potential impact of player trades within leagues where teams retain a select number of players from year to year. It commonly incorporates player projections, positional scarcity, and the long-term value of retained players to arrive at an estimated trade value for each asset involved. For example, a user might input two players being traded, along with details about each player’s contract length and associated future draft pick costs, to receive an assessment indicating whether the trade leans in favor of one team over the other.
The significance of such an assessment lies in its ability to facilitate more balanced and informed decision-making. In leagues where retaining talent extends beyond a single season, player value becomes intertwined with future draft capital and team strategy. Historically, trades were often based solely on immediate needs, but these tools enable better long-term planning. The employment of such assessments can contribute to increased league competitiveness and prevent exploitative trades that disadvantage less experienced participants.
