Hi gang! What's new?
I've been away, happily lost on a Journey Through the Past - I'm researching one of my novel-length epics. This is on the 1920 season, which is one of the most significant years in the history of the game.
Meanwhile, back in the 21st century... what's going on, man?
Whither Theo? Who gets the Boston job? Who wants the Los Angeles job? (It involves working for the McCourts, with Lasorda second-guessing your every move.)
This is the first day of November, and here's where we stand in terms of the post-season calendar.
We are in the midst of the 15 day period (which begins upon the conclusion of the World Series) during which eligible players may elect free agency or demand a trade.
We are also in the midst of the closed period for Major League Waivers (October 10 to November 10) - special waivers may still be requested on players that are not draft-excluded for the Rule 5 draft. The new waiver period will begin on November 11.
November 18 is the day to file reserve lists for all minor league levels as well as the major leagues. It is also the last date to make an outright assignment of an injured player to the minor leagues.
December 7 is the last day the former club of a player who has elected free agency can be offered salary abitration. If the team does not offer abitration, it loses all rights to negotiate and sign the player until May 1.
December 8 is the Rule 5 Draft.
December 19 is the last date a player who has filed for free agency can accept an arbitration offer from his former team. If the player rejects arbitration, his former team can still negotiate and sign the player until January 8.
December 20 is the last day to tender contracts. Yes, teams have forgotten.
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