“Looking at where the guys end up next year”

That’s a terrible way to justify a opinion based decision. Why should a teams record matter mid season at all?

What’s the purpose of making roster guidelines and restrictions only to add a Astrik. *Follow these rules but if you win too much we’ll bump you.
A B team has a great year. Naturally a lot of those guys will get offers to play higher. You can’t pat yourself on the back for bumping them mid season because of that.