Rad Dynasty update - two tweaks that will be implemented from here on out

Hi all! We are now two days away from the draft. I just have a few tweaks to announce - nothing game changing and nothing that will affect how you draft.

I actually meant to introduce the first tweak last year (the initial season) but then realized I forgot to put it in my rules update at the beginning of the season - and then people started using all their FAB money. But basically, from this point forward any unused FAB dollars will be carried over to the next season. Everyone is going to start this year with 100 for fairness sake. If you use 0 dollars, next year you will start with 200. If you use all 100, next year you start with 100. If you use 3, next you will start with 197. Make sense? I hope so.

Like I said, I meant to have this be the plan starting on day one of the league - but I never announced it in last year's rules - so I didn't think it was fair to carry over anyone's money from last year. It's official now, and will remain official as long as the league is going. This will reward frugal teams, who can save up money and then outbid everyone if a big name hits the waiver wire. It will also make big spenders (like me) think twice about making so many transactions during a season. This rule in no way benefits me, so please do not claim it is unfair. It is a hindrance for me to be honest. But this is what I originally planned to do in this league, so I am seeing it through to fruition.

The second update will be the inclusion of a "taxi squad." Taxis are very, very common in dynasty leagues. It is an extra roster spot where you can "stash" a developmental player until next season. In normal dynasty leagues, these players can't be placed into anyone's starting lineups or picked up by other teams. They are basically moved off into fantasy football purgatory.

Unfortunately, Yahoo does not have a taxi feature. I've been trying to think of a workaround, and I think I have one. After the draft, each team can name one taxi player. This player must be a free agent (not on waivers or on anyone's team). They must also be a rookie or a second year player. If you are unsure of which year a player is - do the research on your own. I won't be helping you.

Everyone will have seven days from the end of the draft (so, August 11) to name a taxi player. This will reserve the player for your team. Since Yahoo does not have a taxi feature, other teams can still pick up and use your player. But when the season ends (even if the player ends the season on a different manager's team) that player will be added to your roster for next season as a choice of someone you want to keep or not. To keep things fair, in case there are people who don't read the rules right away, I personally will be waiting till a few days after the draft to claim my player.

Long story short - you are calling dibs on an unrostered rookie or second year player for next season - and they won't count against your roster limit. 

This might sound a little confusing - but I assure you it is not. Please reach out if you have questions.

Anyway, see you in 2 days for the draft!