New Rule for 2012 (Read 176 times)

[JimB (as in Brewers)]

Jan 18, 2012 18:06:13 GMT -8 @gododgers said:

However, Alexi was never waived prior to the season

We have had a Mondesi rule, so what the hell

just jibbin' ya' man ... he was never waived until the season ...

[Bobby]

Commish's summary:

A player signed in RFA bidding by a team other than the rights owner (at the time of signing) with a bid of $20 or more, may not be waived by any team prior to the opening day of the baseball season.

Exception: If the player has a new reason for being waived (injury, suspension, rehab setback, arrest, etc.) after the final bid and will not play until after April 30, the player may be waived.

Note: This rule supersedes the abandonment rule. The high bidder may not ignore the player and have him waived by the Commish. He will continue to count against roster total and CAP hit.