Superb response by the commish regarding a tough situation. I'm certain the trade issues will be resolved just as fairly. This part below from GC post explains the gist of the issues in general and should be in the league constitution. It is essential for us to remember this for the long term health of the league:
"This is a long-term league made up of 20 dedicated GMs. Most of us have invested 4, 5 6, up to 8 years of our time playing and building our teams. No one is forcing anyone to be a part of this league. But if you are going to be in it there is a reasonable expectation that you will (a) follow the rules that we've collectively decided on and (b) communicate if you have a question, issue or problem with the league, rules, another GM, etc.
Every GM has a different level of involvement in this league. The rules we've put together aren't to make it more difficult (though I'm sure that sometimes it feels that way), but rather to allow 20 different meatheads with differing levels of commitment, from all over the country (maybe world?), of different ages, different temprements, differing access to a computer during the day, etc. to coexist and have a kick-butt league."