SIM COMPLETE - 1983 - FA 2

[Andrew]

Next Sim: Thursday

[Lintyfresh85]

Still no big FA signings yet... tons of minor league guys signed though.

[Guest]

Signing Gremades to a 6 year/$76 million extension = STEAL

[Spectre]

I picked up one of the 4 guys who will pitch on days when Don Stevens rests

Rich Mathes, who pitched to decent success with Virginia, blew out his shoulder last year and missed the entire 1983 campaign. He's a cheap option for me, getting what is basically a 1 year deal for 1.3 million dollars. He'll be an interesting story to follow.

[Clay]

I liked Mathes a lot, but didn't want to resign him before the Rule 5 Draft when I knew I didn't have a spot for him. Still had him in my plans for '84, but decided to make the move with Denver instead because Arredondo provides me a little more flexibility. But, I like Mathes... I'll be watching him.

[Jistic]

Is there any downside to bringing up a young player for Spring Training? Do they gotta go on the 40 man roster? Are we starting the clock on service time?

[Andrew]

Is there any downside to bringing up a young player for Spring Training? Do they gotta go on the 40 man roster? Are we starting the clock on service time?

Yes, they get added to the 40 man roster. It doesn't start their service time, but it starts their option years.

[Jistic]

Yes, they get added to the 40 man roster. It doesn't start their service time, but it starts their option years.

Hmmmm.

I got another young pitcher, the #1 ranked prospect in my organization expecting to play in majors. He got moved to AAA in the off season and hasn't even thrown a pitch in AAA yet.

If I don't move him up do I stunt his growth?

This is a good thing, but I got too much pitching!

[Clay]

Boo Hoo

[Jistic]

Boo Hoo

Yeah I thought as much.

Well, I guess I could have a bunch of SP in the bullpen.

[Andrew]

Hmmmm.

I got another young pitcher, the #1 ranked prospect in my organization expecting to play in majors. He got moved to AAA in the off season and hasn't even thrown a pitch in AAA yet.

If I don't move him up do I stunt his growth?

This is a good thing, but I got too much pitching!

If he wants to be playing in the majors and the minor league report says he's ready, than he probably is. If it were me, I'd probably start him in AAA for a few months (which would push his arbitration/free agency eligibility back a year and then decide whether he's ready.

[Jistic]

If he wants to be playing in the majors and the minor league report says he's ready, than he probably is. If it were me, I'd probably start him in AAA for a few months (which would push his arbitration/free agency eligibility back a year and then decide whether he's ready.

That's where I'm leaning. And yeah he wants majors, the minor league report says he's ready, and his ratings just took another jump. But I have way too many SP's up there now.

I think I'll let him play a little AAA ball and see. I might have to deal someone though, cuz I don't know how long these guys will be happy in the bullpen.

[Clay]

I have 4 closers... let 'em be pissed.

[Sully]

I need a SP.

[Jistic]

I need a SP.

Yeah but you're in the same boat as me, and going young.

If I move anyone it might be McOwl. Someone might get to have him pitch for their team when he get's his 100th win.