Free Agents - what if a player isnt listed

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:55 am

Greg or someone who might know...

There is a player I would like to pickup that is NOT listed in the Free Agent Search and he is NOT on any ones team..

What can be done to bid on him???

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:58 am

i have first dibs on him.

cribgusto · Post by **cribgusto** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:10 am

If he's a player with no major league experience, he won't be available in FA until he actually plays, i.e., if Ryan Braun wasn't drafted last year, he couldn't be picked up until he actually played for the Brewers. Hope that helps.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:21 am

Originally posted by RedRum:

Greg or someone who might know...

There is a player I would like to pickup that is NOT listed in the Free Agent Search and he is NOT on any ones team..

What can be done to bid on him??? tell me who it is and i'll look for you

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:31 am

trust me Mark, I've searched multiple ways and this bazterd just aint here "yet"....

Plus your directly in my league so, no can do Bro!!!

If you had Jedi Mind Powers you could force it out of me or genuine nude photos of Jessica Simpson..

Thanks for the clarification Crib

[ March 21, 2008, 03:37 PM: Message edited by: RedRum ]

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:32 am

Originally posted by cribgusto:

If he's a player with no major league experience, he won't be available in FA until he actually plays, i.e., if Ryan Braun wasn't drafted last year, he couldn't be picked up until he actually played for the Brewers. Hope that helps. Is 1 game played all that needed ???

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:40 am

Originally posted by RedRum:

trust me Mark, I've searched multiple ways and this bazterd just aint here "yet"....

Plus your directly in my league so, no can do Bro!!!

If you had Jedi Mind Powers you could force it out of me or genuine nude photos of Jessica Simpson..

i always try and help a leaguemate out when i can. i believe i know who it is and you're right, he's not there (yet)

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:41 am

If he's a Non-Roster Invite, he's probably not going to be listed. I have a complete list of the NRI's in major league camps, so if you want to confirm, please PM me.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:22 am

Originally posted by RedRum:

Greg or someone who might know...

There is a player I would like to pickup that is NOT listed in the Free Agent Search and he is NOT on any ones team..

What can be done to bid on him??? If he played in the majors last year, he should be listed. If not, then he will be listed in the free agent pool after he's made the 25-man roster. So you'll need to wait until rosters are finalized to bid on the player in question. Good luck.

devilznj · Post by **devilznj** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:57 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

i have first dibs on him. 90% of what's on these message boards is just plain dribble - but THAT was funny

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:29 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by RedRum:

Greg or someone who might know...

There is a player I would like to pickup that is NOT listed in the Free Agent Search and he is NOT on any ones team..

What can be done to bid on him??? If he played in the majors last year, he should be listed. If not, then he will be listed in the free agent pool after he's made the 25-man roster. So you'll need to wait until rosters are finalized to bid on the player in question. Good luck. [/QUOTE]So "after he's made the 25-man roster" ?

Ok, well he will.. thanks

Gekko, lets play a game..

You seem to know who it is... We'll play hot or cold... You call out who you think it is and I'll let you know how cold you are..

[ March 21, 2008, 09:30 PM: Message edited by: RedRum ]

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:37 pm

Originally posted by RedRum:

Gekko, lets play a game..

You seem to know who it is... We'll play hot or cold... You call out who you think it is and I'll let you know how cold you are..

there's no fun in that. how about i just pick him up on 3/30, with you sitting behind your computer wondering how i did it. THAT is a fun game.

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:40 pm

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by RedRum:

Gekko, lets play a game..

You seem to know who it is... We'll play hot or cold... You call out who you think it is and I'll let you know how cold you are..

there's no fun in that. how about i just pick him up on 3/30, with you sitting behind your computer wondering how i did it. THAT is a fun game. [/QUOTE]Im positive everyone would vote that my game is funner ... But Im loving the fact that your wondering who this "bum" in the making will be... We've probably jinxed his capabilities..

Just take one wild guess.... It cant hurt...

[ March 21, 2008, 09:41 PM: Message edited by: RedRum ]

Plymouth · Post by **Plymouth** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:41 pm

Are we talking Juan Gonzalez?

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:43 pm

Originally posted by devilznj:

90% of what's on these message boards is just plain dribbleThe other 10% is drivel

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:50 pm

If it was 200% would it be double dribble?

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:51 pm

Originally posted by RedRum:

Just take one wild guess.... It cant hurt... I'm guessing it's one of the following:

Kris Benson

Brett Boone

Kevin Cash

Brady Clark

Bubba Crosby

Jose Cruz Jr

Jeff DaVanon

Victor Diaz

Morgan Ensberg

Jody Gerut

Juan Gonzalez

Jerry Hairston Jr

Eric Hinske

Ben Johnson

Bobby Kielty

Jason Lane

Javy Lopez

Mike Maroth

Kevin Mench

Doug Mientkiewicz

Trot Nixon

Tomo Ohka

Odalis Perez

Sidney Ponson

Luis Rivas

Shannon Stewart

Steve Trachsel

Jason Tyner

Jose Valentin

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:59 pm

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by RedRum:

Just take one wild guess.... It cant hurt... I'm guessing it's one of the following:

Kris Benson

Brett Boone

Kevin Cash

Brady Clark

Bubba Crosby

Jose Cruz Jr

Jeff DaVanon

Victor Diaz

Morgan Ensberg

Jody Gerut

Juan Gonzalez

Jerry Hairston Jr

Eric Hinske

Ben Johnson

Bobby Kielty

Jason Lane

Javy Lopez

Mike Maroth

Kevin Mench

Doug Mientkiewicz

Trot Nixon

Tomo Ohka

Odalis Perez

Sidney Ponson

Luis Rivas

Shannon Stewart

Steve Trachsel

Jason Tyner

Jose Valentin [/QUOTE]HUH??? I'm referring to someone who is not listed as a free agent... ALL OF THE ABOVE are available ..

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:04 pm

Originally posted by RedRum:

quote:Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by RedRum:

Just take one wild guess.... It cant hurt... I'm guessing it's one of the following:

Kris Benson

Brett Boone

Kevin Cash

Brady Clark

Bubba Crosby

Jose Cruz Jr

Jeff DaVanon

Victor Diaz

Morgan Ensberg

Jody Gerut

Juan Gonzalez

Jerry Hairston Jr

Eric Hinske

Ben Johnson

Bobby Kielty

Jason Lane

Javy Lopez

Mike Maroth

Kevin Mench

Doug Mientkiewicz

Trot Nixon

Tomo Ohka

Odalis Perez

Sidney Ponson

Luis Rivas

Shannon Stewart

Steve Trachsel

Jason Tyner

Jose Valentin [/QUOTE]HUH??? I'm referring to someone who is not listed as a free agent... ALL OF THE ABOVE are available .. [/QUOTE]Are you sure about that?

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:09 pm

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by RedRum:

quote:Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by RedRum:

Just take one wild guess.... It cant hurt... I'm guessing it's one of the following:

Kris Benson

Brett Boone

Kevin Cash

Brady Clark

Bubba Crosby

Jose Cruz Jr

Jeff DaVanon

Victor Diaz

Morgan Ensberg

Jody Gerut

Juan Gonzalez

Jerry Hairston Jr

Eric Hinske

Ben Johnson

Bobby Kielty

Jason Lane

Javy Lopez

Mike Maroth

Kevin Mench

Doug Mientkiewicz

Trot Nixon

Tomo Ohka

Odalis Perez

Sidney Ponson

Luis Rivas

Shannon Stewart

Steve Trachsel

Jason Tyner

Jose Valentin [/QUOTE]HUH??? I'm referring to someone who is not listed as a free agent... ALL OF THE ABOVE are available .. [/QUOTE]Are you sure about that? [/QUOTE]Im pretty sure every single player you mentioned is searchable as a free agent.. right?

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:18 pm

Originally posted by RedRum:

quote:Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by RedRum:

quote:Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by RedRum:

Just take one wild guess.... It cant hurt... I'm guessing it's one of the following:

Kris Benson

Brett Boone

Kevin Cash

Brady Clark

Bubba Crosby

Jose Cruz Jr

Jeff DaVanon

Victor Diaz

Morgan Ensberg

Jody Gerut

Juan Gonzalez

Jerry Hairston Jr

Eric Hinske

Ben Johnson

Bobby Kielty

Jason Lane

Javy Lopez

Mike Maroth

Kevin Mench

Doug Mientkiewicz

Trot Nixon

Tomo Ohka

Odalis Perez

Sidney Ponson

Luis Rivas

Shannon Stewart

Steve Trachsel

Jason Tyner

Jose Valentin [/QUOTE]HUH??? I'm referring to someone who is not listed as a free agent... ALL OF THE ABOVE are available .. [/QUOTE]Are you sure about that? [/QUOTE]Im pretty sure every single player you mentioned is searchable as a free agent.. right? [/QUOTE]Perhaps searchable, but you'd be unable to claim any of these players until they're actually added to the 25-man active roster or disabled list.

Just so we're straight, you've got a player in mind that if you type his name in the "Player Search" box, nothing comes up. I'd say it's greater than 95% probable that the player in question is not yet on a MLB 40-man roster. Like the players listed above, once he's added to the 25-man active roster or disabled list, you'll see his name on the free agent list.

[ March 21, 2008, 10:20 PM: Message edited by: King of Queens ]

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:41 pm

Yup...

thanks ....

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:25 am

Case in point: Morgan Ensberg was signed to a minor league contract and was a Non-Roster Invitee (NRI) for the Yankees this Spring. I went through the Third Basemen free agent list yesterday at around 5pm, and Morgan Ensberg wasn't listed. Last night, the Yankees purchased his contract from Triple-A and added him to the 40-man roster. This morning, Ensberg appears on the available free agent list.

MGBMARTY · Post by **MGBMARTY** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:52 am

Sounds like this could be another of Mark's Jeopardy questions. My answer is Who is Paul McNutty SD ?

Marty

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:03 am

"McNutty" is on the outfield list, but he shouldn't be.