Former Giants in the Big Leagues - 2024 edition

[calsnowskier]

I'd love for the players union and MLB to adopt a rule that permits teams to do exactly this. Bring back a former player, signed to a minimum contract (depending on their tenure, of course), without impacting either the luxury tax (if any) or the roster limit. OK, within limits. If the returning player was a "star", no more than 1-2 players per season, etc. It could be called the Good Will Rule or some such. The team gets a boost, the fans are thrilled, the player gets honored, it's all good. I see no downside to this. Get 'er done, Manfred!

If they were to sign them for the last day of the season, they would only get them for pro-rated rates anyway. The only “problem” would be getting 40-man and 26-man stirs freed. At that point, the 40-slots shouldn’t be a problem (place anyone with a stubbed toe on the 60) and the 26 stat shouldn’t be an issue since with just one day, you can send down anyone with an unused option down, and it would not cost a season option (they need to be down for 20 days to “use” the option, I believe)

 

[tzill]

If they were to sign them for the last day of the season, they would only get them for pro-rated rates anyway. The only “problem” would be getting 40-man and 26-man stirs freed. At that point, the 40-slots shouldn’t be a problem (place anyone with a stubbed toe on the 60) and the 26 stat shouldn’t be an issue since with just one day, you can send down anyone with an unused option down, and it would not cost a season option (they need to be down for 20 days to “use” the option, I believe)

I believe you can get special permission from the league to add a player for this purpose. At least, you would think you'd be able to do so.

 

[Stokes1931]

I believe you can get special permission from the league to add a player for this purpose. At least, you would think you'd be able to do so.

Yes, I would think, but that's why I am skeptical that it actually works this way. Why not waive the 26 and 40 rules for the last day of the season? Who does it hurt? And who does it help?

 

[calsnowskier]

Yes, I would think, but that's why I am skeptical that it actually works this way. Why not waive the 26 and 40 rules for the last day of the season? Who does it hurt? And who does it help?

Technically, in September, it is the 28-man roster, not the 26…

 

[sf1giantfan]

But what happens if Crawford and belt are allowed one at bat each and they both hit grand slams??? Oh wait, they need runners on base for that, never mind.

 

[LHG]

But what happens if Crawford and belt are allowed one at bat each and they both hit grand slams??? Oh wait, they need runners on base for that, never mind.

They both hit grand slams then you sign them to 2025 deals because they'll be the only two players that could actually get hits with RISP.

 

[Stokes1931]

But what happens if Crawford and belt are allowed one at bat each and they both hit grand slams??? Oh wait, they need runners on base for that, never mind.

Oh, the Giants can get runners on base. Just can't drive them in!

 

[tzill]

Yes, I would think, but that's why I am skeptical that it actually works this way. Why not waive the 26 and 40 rules for the last day of the season? Who does it hurt? And who does it help?

Well, if it's a determinative game I could see how the league wouldn't waive it...but who is going to do something like that with a determinative game anyway.

 

[tzill]

They both hit grand slams then you sign them to 2025 deals because they'll be the only two players that could actually get hits with RISP.

RISP = Runners in Stranded Position.

 

[calsnowskier]

Orioles Designate Nick Avila For Assignment

The Orioles designated right-hander Nick Avila for assignment and selected Cole Irvin's contract from Norfolk. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[msgkings322]

Brandon Crawford was just released by the Cardinals after predictably struggling this year. Probably done for his career

 

[calsnowskier]

Brandon Crawford was just released by the Cardinals after predictably struggling this year. Probably done for his career

Wow.

How could this have been missed by this board? Why is no one talking about it already?

 

[msgkings322]

Wow.

How could this have been missed by this board? Why is no one talking about it already?

 

[tzill]

Wow.

How could this have been missed by this board? Why is no one talking about it already?

Wait....WHAT happened now??

 

[calsnowskier]

Wait....WHAT happened now??

Ikr?

So shocking that it is capable of wiping one’s mind…

 

[LHG]

Ikr?

So shocking that it is capable of wiping one’s mind…

Stunned I tell, stunned! That no one saw this before now.

 

[calsnowskier]

Not sure if anyone caught this, but the Cards released Craw yesterday.

 

[LHG]

Not sure if anyone caught this, but the Cards released Craw yesterday.

 

[tzill]

Austin Slater of the Orioles just homered off Sean Manaea of the Mets to break up a no-hitter with two outs in the sixth inning.

 

[sf1giantfan]

Not sure if anyone caught this, but the Cards released Craw yesterday.

Again?