[USML Announce] Don't Shoot the Messenger
Richard E. Robbins
RERobbins at itinker.net
Thu Mar 11 17:44:13 EST 2004
On March 11, 2004, JHWinick at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 3/11/2004 3:54:43 PM Central Standard Time,
> rrobbins at Sidley.com writes:
> The Devil Rays have just sent a bunch of players, including many of their
> more prominent prospects, down to the minor leagues. These changes are not
> reflected on the 40 man rosters currently posted on mlb.com, although the
> transaction is. What do you want to do about this one gentlemen?
> My initial thought
> is that none of these players should be eligible for the auction. It seems
> wrong to include them when the Devil Rays have moved them down to the minor
> leagues. On the other hand, it is getting very close to the draft. Ugh.
> -- Rich
>
> Rich,
>
> I'm pretty sure we've already dealt with this. We agreed that the available
> players would be as they were indicated on the 40 man rosters as of Monday.
> As much as you'd like to limit the availability of minor leaguers at the
> auction, I think this would be changing the rules right before the draft.
>
> Jeff
I have no problems whatsoever with keeping the players in the auction. I just want to make sure that we address this now as opposed to tomorrow afternoon.
For what it's worth though, I always thought we agreed to the lists as posted plus verifiable moves made before the draft -- which is why I raised this. It has nothing to do with whether or not I want to limit the availability of minor leaguers at the auction -- my name is not Andy. If Urbina signs with an AL team tonight are you saying that he won't be available in the auction? In any event, I have no problem with proceeding as you suggest.
If anyone disagrees with handling the Devil Rays moves as Jeff suggests, please voice your concerns promptly. I have no qualms either way.
-- Rich
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