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Eli Nitz's avatar

I love this article! I have been fascinated by the 40 man roster since last fall when I knew the college pitchers from the 2018 draft would need to be added to the 40 man roster. So I did a mock 26 man roster for 2022 and worked from there. Rather than posting it, I'll make my points quick.

I believe Tapia and Payamps will be the 2022 bullpen versions of Holland and Davis. Dayton Moore is really good at pulling relievers out of the recycle bin but I think these two represent the usual minor league contract, low risk reliever he usually signs. He just got them in 2021 instead of the off season.

I would DFA O'Hearn and Fox. I don't think they will cut Junis or Alberto. I also believe McBroom will be a cut given the plethora of catchers that need AB's at the DH spot and the development of Vinnie Pasquantino.

I also think this is probably the first year all of our Rule 5 guys are more better than the field. I err on the side of caution and protect up to the 40 man limit. One less cut but one more spot filled has us both at 7 players added.

My first 4 are no brainers - Coleman, Martin, Melendez, and Pratto. I do not know the rules on a Rule 5 that is undergoing TJ surgery and how/if he can be on a MLB team's IL all season but assuming it can happen and we would lose him, Bowlan is my no brainer #5. That still leaves two spots. I would probably go with Heasley and Cox as they are the two I have read about the most and in the most promising light. I wish I could say I have seen them play and have an in depth analysis but I don't. I would love to keep Blanco too but given his age, I feel like you could find a FA outfielder with a more certain outcome than speculating on Blanco.

Only real difference is I kept Heasley instead of Blanco, cut one less player, and used the full 40 man roster instead of going to 39.

What do you think? BTW, that was a fun exercise!!!

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nebraskaRoyalsFan's avatar

heasley Just had a game where he went seven innings of five hit baseball and no runs

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