We're brothers.  We're happy and we're singing and we're colored.  Give me a hug boy!

Yes, that is the opening line to the 1990's UPN classic The Wayans Bros.  And yes, it is relevant.  Because, you see, Tim and I are both colored (I mean, technically...), and Tim and I have pulled off the first trade of the new fantasy year.  I think we both deserve a hug!

Or maybe not, depending on how complicated you think this trade is going to be.

Here's how it goes:

Tim receives $3 draft dollars

Jose receives $20 free agent auction dollars this year and $4 if Jose cuts a specifically designated keeper from a contract.  If the player is never cut or is traded, Jose does not receive any money.

Let me clarify what I mean by that second part.  Say, for example, I keep Keenan Allen on a three-year contract.  If, after year one, I don't want to keep him, I can cut him and receive $4 from Tim to help offset the cost.  But if I keep Allen for his entire contract, then Tim keeps his money no matter what.

As an additional anecdote to this trade, this $4 payout only applies to me.  So if I were to trade away Keenan Allen in my hypothetical situation, whoever gets him would not be able to use this part of the deal and Tim would just keep his money.

Essentially, I'm buying a bit of insurance on a keeper so that I can ease the blow of cutting him if the time ever comes.

As an aside, and without looking, Tim and I may now lead the league in most trades per team.  Basically, we're inseparable trade partners.

You bet your ass I'm Thelma.

We're happy and we're singing and we're colored after all.