[USML Announce] Non Roster Invitees

[Andrew R. Klein]

I'm with Rich on this one.  

First, people compete to be at the top of the reserve draft -- it *should* be an advantage in picking prospects, if that's what owner wants to do.  Second, we shouldn't go down the road of changing our "bright line" rules based on what might happen with a roster.  If we're going to do that, why shouldn't I be able to slot A-Rod or Mora at 3B, since they're almost sure to play there? Etc.

In the end, my personal preference would be going with the 40-man rosters -- period.  That seems the fairest way to approach things if we have to draft before opening day.  Having said that I'm OK with adding non-roster guys without rookie status and Mauer, if we must.

That is all!

-Andy 
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Andrew R. Klein
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  In a message dated 3/8/2004 11:53:07 AM Central Standard Time, RERobbins at itinker.net writes:
    Wow.

    Your list seems to include a bunch of faded major leaguers and some highly touted prospects.  Why should the prospects be on the list?  While we all anticipate that Mauer will break camp on the big league team I'm not sure that the same can be said for Blanton, Reed, Craine etc.  While that can also be said about a bunch of prospects that are on the 40 man rosters, what purpose is served by tossing in even more highly touted players?  I'd be happier if we listed players who have lost MLB rookie status that are non-roster invitees and added Mauer, but left other prospects behind.

    -- Rich
  To focus on the names you listed, Craine is almost sure to break camp, Blanton is 50/50 and Reed has a shot.  Why shouldn't they be draftable?  The contract of any player that is drafted will be running immediately.  If a team wants to take a shot at a player and gamble that they make the opening day roster, why should a rookie prospect be treated any differently than a grizzled veteran?  A function of the draft being held early this year is that there is an element of uncertainty as to the ultimate eligibility of players.  I see absolutely no reason to preclude teams from taking a shot at guys like Craine, Blanton and Reed.  Otherwise we give the teams at the top of the reserve draft an unwarranted advantage.

  Jeff
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