TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[DanSchwartzgan]

What issue/fix are you thinking of and wishing for?

I know you know that rules don't get changed mid-CBA. And no new rules really exist, nor can be assured, until a new CBA is fully agreed. That's not happening by the TDL, yes?

They purposely moved the opt-out deadline from 12/15 to 2/8…just before the TDL.  I think teams would like some certainty about what the tax might look like and what the 120% extension rules might look like as they are making decisions about who to trade or not.  There is at least some expectation in things I’ve read that they may get some guidance.   

My understanding is they are trying to clean up a few things rather than let the deadline pass or have one side or the other unilaterally opt out.  If the deadline passes, nothing can be done.  If either side opts out without a solution already agreed to, then everything is on the table.  Neither side seems to want either of those options…thus the current negotiations.