Next Steps

First, see the comments in response to Justin's post below.

I think we need to move this from the theoretical to the concrete. There are two steps we can take immediately.

1. Decide on an overall budget- As I commented previously I think the actual number is somewhat irrelevant since all other prices and values will be relative to the total we select. I'm advocating for $260 because that seems to be an industry standard.

2. Have everyone list their keepers- This way we can move forward on placing a value on keepers, with whatever method we choose. If we elect to go with the tiered approach, I think it necessitates a vote, to make it as fair as possible everyone should vote on all players, but that won't happen. I think as a minimum, the three of us and justin should vote.

To these ends, I propose that Rich get in touch with non-responders to get them to list their keepers. Before everyone bitches about not being ready to make final keeper decisions, note that this would not be set in stone- if someone gets hurt and becomes a throwback to the draft pool, we can account for that by adding a new player in later. But the truth is that most of us should know who we're keeping. Either way, it's time to make some decisions and move forward.

Each team should list their keepers as a comment to this post. I'll start by listing mine today. I will then compile a list of keepers and we can arrange a method of valuation from there. We need buy-in on this, so please join in. The draft will be here before we know it.