Brooklyn's front office has decided to petition the league's office in the off-season to do away with the 40 man roster. If a limit by the league is desired, then Caskey proposes a 35 man limit. The 35 roster would mean that only 35 players can contribute to the big league club. Anyone over 35 men would be kept for the keeper aspect of BARB. All players would still count against the $110 salary cap. The 35 man roster is sufficient to compensate for injuries, but doesn't hamper the keeper aspect that makes BARB so special. A major league organization has the majority of their players off of the 40 man roster, and only players on the 40 man roster can be placed on the 25 man roster.
The biggest reason is the injuries that Brooklyn has experienced this season. Despite being an atypical season, hopefully, the injuries have hampered BRooklyn's ability to compete. Having a half dozen or more prospects means that Brooklyn only has a couple of slots open. Consequently there was little the front office could do but sell for the future.
As for the 35 man roster, which is to be declared at the beginning of the season, it can be altered during the season. UNless a player is dealt or released, he must remain on the 35 man roster. Players not placed on the 35 man roster must only be prospects without a major league rating that qualifies them as eligible in BARB standards for both pitchers and hitters.
Example would be Cameron Maybin. He does not qualify for eligibility for Brooklyn despite brief experience in the majors; therefore, wouldn't be mandated to be placed on the 35 man roster. But, had he played with Florida since the All-Star break, he would have been eligible. In order for Brooklyn to utilize his talents, the front office would have to deal or cut a man on the 35 man roster. Maybin would need to be on the 35 man roster to be used on the 25 man roster.
The petition will occur at the League's Winter Meetings. It is a change that many owners have stated as necessary as a direct result of the 40 man roster.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
In a series of moves, the Moabs have acquired Carlos Carrasco, Christopher Marrero, Lastings Milledge, Mark Teahen, and four players to be named at a later date. Without compromising the names of the PTBNs, Brooklyn is positive that these deadline deals for bench and bullpen arms will cement Brooklyn a playoff spot next season.
The Logic
Well all that is the beauty of a league that determines which owners are taking expansion teams before the deadline. Brooklyn management, on one hand, is not taking an expansion team and is firmly implanted in the league and organization's future. On the other hand, the other set of brothers and another league official (although has been very silent to his credit) are taking expansion teams next season. What does this mean?
It means that Yuma and Lexawhatchacallits can sacrifice the future for the present. SO, a team like Brooklyn, who is invested beyond the year must make a decision to compete in the Arm's Race or acquire future talents that will be unestablished and dangerous next season.
The latter is exactly what Brooklyn management decided was necessary for livelihood. "Could we have competed and traded the like of Cameron (Maybin), CHris (Coghlan), Volstad, Ross (Detwiler), and Elvis (Andrus)? Yes. Instead we decided to pack it in, since we need to jump three teams for the East lead and 3 teams for the Wild Card (hint: the WC is not coming from the Central!!!)," said GM Eric Caskey. "So now while others are rebuilding with current, and need-to-be protected talent, Brooklyn can look to the future and realize that for next season, the East will look up at Brooklyn and so will the rest of the league, duh."
It was a strategic move to sacrifice this season. "We apologize to the fans and beg for their support. After all we can still score runs, we haven't traded starting pitching that has contributed this season, nor have we mortgaged the future, while strengthening it," exalted Caskey. "It will come down to the bullpen and our ability to catch the ball. And I guarantee if we fall out of it, we will be dreaded to play against down the stretch for others searching playoff spots."
It means that Yuma and Lexawhatchacallits can sacrifice the future for the present. SO, a team like Brooklyn, who is invested beyond the year must make a decision to compete in the Arm's Race or acquire future talents that will be unestablished and dangerous next season.
The latter is exactly what Brooklyn management decided was necessary for livelihood. "Could we have competed and traded the like of Cameron (Maybin), CHris (Coghlan), Volstad, Ross (Detwiler), and Elvis (Andrus)? Yes. Instead we decided to pack it in, since we need to jump three teams for the East lead and 3 teams for the Wild Card (hint: the WC is not coming from the Central!!!)," said GM Eric Caskey. "So now while others are rebuilding with current, and need-to-be protected talent, Brooklyn can look to the future and realize that for next season, the East will look up at Brooklyn and so will the rest of the league, duh."
It was a strategic move to sacrifice this season. "We apologize to the fans and beg for their support. After all we can still score runs, we haven't traded starting pitching that has contributed this season, nor have we mortgaged the future, while strengthening it," exalted Caskey. "It will come down to the bullpen and our ability to catch the ball. And I guarantee if we fall out of it, we will be dreaded to play against down the stretch for others searching playoff spots."
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
State of Affairs: Brooklynites
The injury bug has ripped apart the Moabs. Chien-Meng Wang and Adam Wainwright have joined Scott Baker and Fausto Carmona on the disabled list. Although Baker is within days of being back and Wainwright is out for only 3 starts, Wang may be out the rest of the season. In fact, Wang may be in a cast for the next six weeks.
GM Eric Caskey has said that the Moabs are not counting on Wang contributing this season. So, Brooklyn has purchased the contract of lefty starter Scott Olsen. Olsen will likely be the long man until the arm gets streched out.
Meanwhile, the Brookln rotation features four BARB rookies: Ubaldo Jimenez, Micah Owings, Manny Parra and Scott Baker. All four are expected to fill in and compete for a long-term position in the rotation once Wainwright and Carmona return to the lineup. "It is a open competition in a sense. They need to keep in mind that they have the luxury of a great offense and a good fielding team behind them," said manager Bobby Cox. "We expect to compete every night and expect Oswalt to step it up a notch."
The bullpen does get a boost today with the activation of Mike Gonzalez from the disabled list. Gonzalez will get some late-inning duty and look to stabilize an exhausted staff.
GM Eric Caskey has said that the Moabs are not counting on Wang contributing this season. So, Brooklyn has purchased the contract of lefty starter Scott Olsen. Olsen will likely be the long man until the arm gets streched out.
Meanwhile, the Brookln rotation features four BARB rookies: Ubaldo Jimenez, Micah Owings, Manny Parra and Scott Baker. All four are expected to fill in and compete for a long-term position in the rotation once Wainwright and Carmona return to the lineup. "It is a open competition in a sense. They need to keep in mind that they have the luxury of a great offense and a good fielding team behind them," said manager Bobby Cox. "We expect to compete every night and expect Oswalt to step it up a notch."
The bullpen does get a boost today with the activation of Mike Gonzalez from the disabled list. Gonzalez will get some late-inning duty and look to stabilize an exhausted staff.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
What a Start
Through four games, the Brooklyn Moabs are perfect. An undefeated start has given the organization the momentum which has been missing the last few seasons. Jacoby Ellsbury and Ichiro Suzuki are hitting wild atop the lineup. There are some questions that Ellsbury's start may make injured Curtis Granderson expendable. Other's claim that Jason Bay is now expendable. Regardless the crowded outfield may be a problem if Ellsbury continues to get on base. The Moabs are getting good starting pitching and are winning games.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Day One
Moabs win opener on road in Las Vegas. Fausto Carmona pitched very well limiting one of the league's best offenses. A 5-3 victory is a very good start to the season, as Brooklyn hopes to find the playoffs again. Helping Carmona was Ichiro Suzuki and Miguel Cabrera, who each had four hits.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Two Adds to Depth
Brooklyn has completed a pair of deals with the hopes of improving the outfield. Jason Bay had an injury plagued season a year ago and now Curtis Granderson, acquired on Draft Day for top pick Yunel Escobar and change, will begin the season on the DL and could miss up to a month with a broken hand. GM Eric Caskey viewed the question marks as potential obstacles to winning the East.
On Draft Day, Brooklyn selected at least five starting pitchers to improve the team's depth. It made Jeremy Bonderman, a Moab since day one, expendable. Brooklyn dealt Bonderman and Kendry Morales to Casselton in exchange for OF Jacoby Ellsbury. Ellsbury will be the team's fourth outfielder as he adds speed and contact at the bottom of the lineup. Cox believes that there is power in his future as well, "Clearly Ells has a wonderful stroke. He has a good body to help his slight uppercut produce 10 to 15 homers annually." The Moabs also took Jarrod Washburn to clear Bonderman's salary. Washburn returned to the Moabs for only five minutes.
In the second deal, the Moabs swapped Jarrod Washburn and Joel Guzman to Black Mesa for outfielder Austin Kearns. While Granderson is on the DL, then Kearns and Ellsbury will platoon in right field. Kearns will also see some at-bats against lefthanders with DH. Since Brooklyn will not be using a DH at home, the New Yorker's front office wanted a strong bench. With Molina or McCann, Aki Iwamura, Jhonny Peralta, Jacoby Ellsbury or Austin Kearns, and Travis Buck, there is tremendous depth as well as lefties and righties. This bench paired with a dynamite lineup featuring all-stars at every position could have Brooklyn having the last laugh this season!
Crash Jackson
The Aftermath
On Draft Day, Brooklyn selected at least five starting pitchers to improve the team's depth. It made Jeremy Bonderman, a Moab since day one, expendable. Brooklyn dealt Bonderman and Kendry Morales to Casselton in exchange for OF Jacoby Ellsbury. Ellsbury will be the team's fourth outfielder as he adds speed and contact at the bottom of the lineup. Cox believes that there is power in his future as well, "Clearly Ells has a wonderful stroke. He has a good body to help his slight uppercut produce 10 to 15 homers annually." The Moabs also took Jarrod Washburn to clear Bonderman's salary. Washburn returned to the Moabs for only five minutes.
In the second deal, the Moabs swapped Jarrod Washburn and Joel Guzman to Black Mesa for outfielder Austin Kearns. While Granderson is on the DL, then Kearns and Ellsbury will platoon in right field. Kearns will also see some at-bats against lefthanders with DH. Since Brooklyn will not be using a DH at home, the New Yorker's front office wanted a strong bench. With Molina or McCann, Aki Iwamura, Jhonny Peralta, Jacoby Ellsbury or Austin Kearns, and Travis Buck, there is tremendous depth as well as lefties and righties. This bench paired with a dynamite lineup featuring all-stars at every position could have Brooklyn having the last laugh this season!
Crash Jackson
The Aftermath
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