I also play in a Scoresheet league. Perpetual, 20 teams. We have a strict let-them-play policy; the commish can't block a trade. If you don't know that Vernon Wells is a talent, you will lose. In fact, you'd better know about Little Matui (Japan), Grady Sizemore (Minors), and Richie Weeks (College). We don't have problems with cheating or obviously unfair trades.

I wonder what it is about PB that attracts managers who need protecting. I suppose that the game-playing interface brings guys who aren't necessarily interested in following MLB minutia. (Didn't somebody on this board say they win at PB but don't track real player and seldom watch baseball?) It may be also that's its too painful to play PB with a rebuilding team, but with Scoresheet you just check the standings and think of the future -- its easier to attract new owners to bad teams. It may also be that we lose would-be educated managers due to things like Torii Hunter being terrible in the field. (Sorry, can't let that go because I think its relevant here; it removes so much reality for real fans.)

Maybe what's needed is hardcore-level leagues, both RT and TRAD. These leagues would allow all trading. Managers would be free to trade Walker for Borchard without questions. Other leagues would be available for guys who don't know Vernon from Kip.

I'd be curious. If leagues voted on becoming hardcore or casual, which way would most leagues vote? And after some owners changed leagues for a better fit, which leagues would be more popular? I just thought of this as I'm writing, and it think its a good idea: Two levels, leagues vote on which they are. (I'd guess that almost all RT leagues would vote "hardcore", while the TRADs might go 50/50.)

I am pondering because I think we should identify "why" the problem exists before considering "what" to do.