I have no proof that I actually put in a claim for him, I don't know if there is a report within the game that generates rejected or accepted claims etc. However, my thought process was - since it showed up in my "Manager's news" box, and since I put in a claim for him, the game was giving me knowledge of this player b/c I had a stake in him. ala free agency. But just a theory. I usually sim watching the waiver list to look for players who can help my poor squad. I knew of this player since I traded for him and traded him away. And I definitely would have wanted him back.
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