An accepted (and subsequently vetoed) trade during the pre-season in Mantle season 29 in which cash was being included in the deal at the start of the free agency period led to a fair amount of discussion in the world chat. A number of owners felt strongly that cash being exchanged in deals at this particular point in the season was giving the receiving owners an advantage during free agency. This led to a proposed new world rule which was put up for a vote, and has passed.
Starting in season 30, cash cannot be included in any trade before the Rule 5 freeze day. Any such trade that is offered and accepted should be vetoed by the other 30 owners in Mantle.
Final voting results are as follows:
Yes - 15 votes (65.2%)
No - 8 votes (34.8%)
No preference - 5 votes (not included)
Did not vote - 4
Results: PASSED - rule to be adopted starting in season 30
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