40 man roster question

Ragin Cajun · 04-28-2004, 02:06 PM

Can someone detail how the 40 man actually works? I know that to be on the active (big league) roster,you have to be on the 40 man..so thats 25 of 40 there.

For the final 15 spots though, I want to keep certain minor leaguers for the future and keep them away from the Rule V draft. What are the criteria to be eligible for the RuleV? I've seen players at 19 years old be eligible for the V in their second year since being drafted and playing in A ball. I've got guys in AAA that are not V eligible per the game. So I'm not sure to the "rhyme and reason" on what it takes to be "eligible". This is a definite need to know so I don't lose players. I know I can use the icons to decide...but I'd also like to plan ahead when trading etc on when a player will actually HAVE to be protected.

Thanks for any guidance and input.

ctorg · 04-28-2004, 02:57 PM

The game does put a little symbol next to any players who are eligible for the Rule 5 draft. If you leave any of them off your 40-man roster, they are eligible for the draft.

octones · 04-28-2004, 03:14 PM

Official MLB rules are 4 seasons if drafted at 18 or younger or 3 seasons if drafted at 19 or older.

Beyond that, I don't know any of the particulars about what could/does change that or what this game does.

jbmagic · 04-28-2004, 03:15 PM

goto league options and look under rule V draft it explains what qualfies for it...

Bald Eagles · 04-28-2004, 05:36 PM

Check out ESPN's Transaction Primer for info on the roster rules.

04-28-2004, 02:06 PM	#1
Ragin Cajun All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Atascosita, TX Posts: 1,173	40 man roster question Can someone detail how the 40 man actually works? I know that to be on the active (big league) roster,you have to be on the 40 man..so thats 25 of 40 there. For the final 15 spots though, I want to keep certain minor leaguers for the future and keep them away from the Rule V draft. What are the criteria to be eligible for the RuleV? I've seen players at 19 years old be eligible for the V in their second year since being drafted and playing in A ball. I've got guys in AAA that are not V eligible per the game. So I'm not sure to the "rhyme and reason" on what it takes to be "eligible". This is a definite need to know so I don't lose players. I know I can use the icons to decide...but I'd also like to plan ahead when trading etc on when a player will actually HAVE to be protected. Thanks for any guidance and input. __________________ Former NBSL Commissioner: 16 years Former Online League Owner; six time champion

04-28-2004, 02:57 PM	#2
ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,848	The game does put a little symbol next to any players who are eligible for the Rule 5 draft. If you leave any of them off your 40-man roster, they are eligible for the draft. __________________ My music "When the trees blow back and forth, that's what makes the wind." - Steven Wright Fjord emena pancreas thorax fornicate marmalade morpheme proteolysis smaxa cabana offal srue vitriol grope hallelujah lentils

04-28-2004, 03:14 PM	#3
octones Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 226	Official MLB rules are 4 seasons if drafted at 18 or younger or 3 seasons if drafted at 19 or older. Beyond that, I don't know any of the particulars about what could/does change that or what this game does. __________________

04-28-2004, 03:15 PM	#4
jbmagic Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,417	goto league options and look under rule V draft it explains what qualfies for it...

04-28-2004, 05:36 PM	#5
Bald Eagles Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Waveland & Sheffield Posts: 402	Check out ESPN's Transaction Primer for info on the roster rules.