I agree that 5th's kinda "meh" now... and if I finish 4th - fine with that. KABOOM... he's going to hit some trouble unless he builds that arena (only at 11k). Not as bad as Shinaga, but still. He can't be making much money.
Neither of them spent a whole lot of money on their new additions, so whilst they will both be dangerous teams (and I play them in the same week) - those players bought are likely to be fairly one dimensional.
As far as making money on transfers... I think it's still possible. But I think the profit margin's better if mid-level players are bought in down times, and sold later when the buying's up (just prior to playoff eligibility, and at the beginning of a season).
For me, I'm really a season or so from Slow Train (Tim) and K-Mat being *ready*. I still don't want to lock them in at C/PF as yet.
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