I’m in three existing leagues and had a suggestion.
Even though the payment deadline is 1/31 (which is fine), I would like to have a hold on any teams trying to make cuts or make trades until they pay. I feel arbitration should be that way too, but it’s fine if that’s not added to the mix. I remember last year a team that cut players then the manager quit. When the new manager took over, he wanted half the cut players back (and I thought yeah, that was unfair huh). By requiring payment before making trades/cuts, we can encourage early payment and also weed out who really is committed to returning.