Those are some interesting adds, especially Calixte. Was going to say, "Next year's Jesus Guzman? Where's tito?" but then I looked at Calixte's offensive numbers. I'm hoping he is an elite defender. Otherwise, major head scratcher of a move there FO.
They must have thought that he was more expendable than the three pitchers whom they protected. I'm more surprised that Gomez was protected over Ryder Jones. Gomez was weak at San Jose while Jones was decent (not good, but decent) at Richmond and had a solid showing in the AFL.
Good call. I didn't see that he turned 19 three days after the deadline for Rule 5 eligibility.
I read that article too. Adrianza, I think, didn't get a fair shake in 2016. Granted, he was injured most of the year, but when he did play, he hit well. Then, for some strange reason, he got less and less playing time down the stretch, until late September, when he did begin to fade. I think that Adrianza should have the inside track on a roster spot, over Calixte, but if Adrianza can be traded or looks poor in spring training, and Calixte looks incredible, then I'm fine with the switch.
Are there rumors of the roster expanding? I have not heard that one.
I cannot find the article at the moment, but I did read somewhere on Baseball America that this idea is on the table for the CBA. The flip side would be limiting rosters in September to 28 or 29 players per game (which could be a nightmare from a fantasy perspective).
I think the per-game limit at the end of the year has been getting a lot of momentum the last few years. I like the concept.
IIRC, the expanded roster to 26 would be in exchange for the elimination of the DH. It's a way to get the MLBPA on board, since eliminating the DH would eliminate some big salary players.
The way I heard it, the 26th man was in exchange for limiting game rosters in September. I have heard no talk of eliminating the DH in this CBA. Have you read this somewhere?
Can someone pass me a towel. I need clean up over here...
