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A-Rod the GOAT
I’ve never understood why the roster is set at 25 all year, then suddenly with one month left at the end of the season it’s 40. It makes no sense logically. I think having a roster of 28ish and choosing 25 guys each day who are active for the game would be a pretty good solution
GarryHarris
I always assumed the expansion originally occurred for teams to look at their minor league players.
Now, it seems to benefit the contenders to be able to stockpile players.
sweetmarie
Yeah, full 40 man expansion is weird, but if you have a 28 and designate 25, the 3 left off will just always be your starting rotation. And do we really want more relievers out there? Lol love it in the NL when starting pitchers get to pinch run, or relievers play outfield… keeps the game fresh. Makes you remember you’re watching the same game you played as a kid. But that’s just me
jimbenwal
Good theory but that would basically mean that 4 of your starters just don’t count toward your roster. Leave your previous 4 starters inactive.
A-Rod the GOAT
Looks like my idea has more holes than Swiss cheese… Back to the drawing board!
Gambit1193
I feel like Joe talks about this situation every year lol. Keep going Joe! It’ll change.
DTI812
I think the September call ups are a good albeit outdated policy. It is useful to see up and coming minor leaguers, give them a taste of the show and for teams to gauge holes for next year. Now so many teams are in the playoff hunt thanks to the wild card format (which I like) the call up situation is not what it was intended for.
I like the idea of designating players on a given day but I need more time
ib6ub9
Keep it how it is all year (april-august) September they have like 15 pitchers in bullpen and change every batter. Why should it change for last month
cbf82
Choo will come back if the Rangers are still alive, go 4 for 4 with some clutch hits then get hurt the next day during batting practice. He just cant avoid the DL
CursedRangers
Same with Colby Lewis, Derek Holland, Fielder, Hamilton, Darvish, Romo…
Matt Galvin
Sale? Quntana? Eaton? Frazier?,Next White Soxs to get moved by September
Atlanta Braves Fan 4 Life
Sale is in year 2 of a 5 year 32.5 million dollar contract. So 3 years of 19.5 million dollars is team friendly. Sale would not clear waivers even a low budget would try to claim. Sale “IF” traded, would be shopped in the offseason. His value with performance and contract could net a nice haul for Sox in terms of prospects and or MLB ready players.
I personally would love the Braves to acquire him but between the cost and the possibility of the Sox retaining him makes my hopes very unlikely.
Philliesfan4life
If the braves were looking to get sale, I am sure they would ask for Swanson and others in return plus incarte
Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA
I’d bet my house none of those players get moved. They are too cheap to pass through waivers. Even Frazier as he does have right handed powe which will lead an al team to claim just because. Plus if Soxs want a quick turnaround they probably would like some close to ready MLB talent which most likely is on someone’s 40 man. If anything I can see them trying to move future FAs, guys like Cabrera, Shields etc. But no one of significance will be traded due to waivers.
Matt Galvin
Because Papelbon hasen’t made up mind could see Robertson going to Red Sox if gets on Waviers