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Dave_Gershman
Welcome back Tim.
Lance Gurewitz
Wouldn’t Vazquez becoming a Type A mean his 2011 will have been at least as good as his 2009 was? Somehow I don’t see that happening.
Kris Noble
I believe it takes his 2009 season into consideration. It isn’t the most impossible accomplishment in the world (to achieve Type A status).
But I do wonder what the most impossible accomplishment in the world is? (cue punchline)
Lance Gurewitz
Does it? I thought it was only the past two years. Not 100% sure, but pretty confident.
Pirates having a winning season in my lifetime? (Seriously hasn’t happened yet.)
disgruntledreader
You’re correct, Lance. At least as it stands now, the Elias formula uses the last two years of data. I’d be surprised if there aren’t some significant changes to the entire draft pick compensation process under the next CBA though. If they keep it in place at all, I think you can safely bet that we won’t continue to see 30% of all Type A guys be from the ranks of middle relievers.
S
This forgets Saito, who must be released by the end of his contract, to avoid Type A status.