Just no one else after today.
Just no one else after today.
I'm so glad we were able to get this figured out.
That is not necessarily true either. Freddy Garcia has not been on the 25-man roster before September 1, but because he has been in the organization prior to Sept. 1 he is eligible for the playoffs, as is Tyler Greene if they decide to use him.Originally Posted by jpack1
Someone clarify something for me. If players are in the minors, do they have to clear waivers before being traded at this point in time?
A wild ass thought, Detroit and Atlanta being cinches for the playoffs, Detroit needing a catcher and Atlanta having no viable backup for 3rd, would a trade of Gattis for Nick Castellanos be possible and allow both players to play in the post season?
Yes, they have to clear waivers at this point, and neither would be eligible for the playoffs if they are traded after today.
Here's a plausible way Gattis gets on the post-season roster. Reed Johnson, whose Achilles injury has been very slow to heal, gets activated at some point in September. By the end of September it is determined he has to go back on the DL. This creates a slot for Gattis or another player in the organization to replace Reed on the list of players eligible for the post-season.
I bet this was just a money thing. No reason not to do this two weeks ago, other than wanting to cash in on Gattis night last night...
This makes the most sense. I choose to believe this.
thank you weso1!
But we want Reed, our best pinch hitter, on our postseason roster.
Nobody actually knows, it's funny what some of the people around here pull out of their asses claiming as fact.
Last edited by Hawk; 08-31-2013 at 09:27 AM.
Exactly!!!! It would have also been a horrible PR move if he was sent down before "El Oso Blanco" night
Constanza indeed the guy called up, confirmed by the Braves.
That much is clear.
The White Bear will be back.
They should just change it to 40-man roster IMO.
bravebonebook (08-31-2013)
They did it so message boards could argue and discuss the rules of playoff eligibility before Sept. 1!
And Costanza called up sucks. That means that the brilliance of the 'waiver wire' prevented the Braves from getting another bat or bullpen arm. Many of the other teams got better while the Braves were blocked or denied (i.e. Brewers) just because of the great W-L record. Hope Heyward comes back because Atlanta will hit the playoffs with just this group. Will it be enough without Jason? We'll see.
Who exactly did Gattis piss off? He doesn't even get the start and then is demoted on his own night?
Braves1976 (08-31-2013)
Good move. Gattis needs at bats. He'll be back and will be on the post season roster.
But.............WHY?
Seriously. he brings nothing needed to the table. A 3rd CFer? He certainly is no corner OFer. A pinch runner. Already got those in Cunningham and E Johnson.
Was there no one in the Gwinette bullpen who could have spelled the already worn down pen? Why not Obispo for a game or 2? Have some of the Braves players cleared waivers and we havent heard?
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Really a baffling move IMO.
Sept call ups, they can expand the roster with extra players including pitchers..and
rest the regular for post season..
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