Performance Grade
Evaluates players based on their on-field production and statistical output. Position-specific metrics are calibrated by PhD panel economists to account for the unique contributions of each role.
Measures how well a player performs relative to others at their position using advanced and traditional statistics.
A+ (elite) through F (replacement level)
Sentiment Grade
Analysis of media coverage and public reaction to every roster move. Aggregates reporting from major sports outlets to capture the overall narrative around a transaction.
Captures how the sports world reacts to a signing, trade, or draft pick based on real media coverage.
A+ (universally praised) through F (widely criticized)
CVI Grade
The Contract Value Index answers one question: is this deal worth the money? It compares what a team is paying against what the player delivers on the field.
Evaluates whether a contract represents good, fair, or poor value based on player production relative to salary.
A+ (exceptional value) through F (significant overpay)
Fan Verdict
The only grade that comes directly from fans. Cast your verdict on any transaction — your vote shapes the Fan Verdict grade alongside thousands of other fans.
A crowd-sourced grade where real fans vote on whether they think a move was smart, neutral, or a mistake.
A+ (fans love it) through F (fans hate it)
See Grades in Action
Browse the latest transactions to see all 4 grades side by side.