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The State of the Rockies: Bullpen, Options, and Future Obligations
In this edition of Purple Row Academy (the penultimate edition between now and Opening Day!), I'll try to make sense of the Rockies' muddled bullpen picture thanks to Huston Street's injury. In addition, I'll take a look at how the Todd Helton contract affected Colorado's future payroll obligations...
The State of the Roster, All-Star Break Edition
Way back in April, I posted minor league option and service time charts for the Rockies' 40 man roster. However, much has changed since then and the charts are due for an update. Before you go any further, read my primers on the subjects portrayed by the charts: Minor League Options and the 40...
MLB Transactions Part Nine: Options, Service Time Charts and the DL
In this final (I promise) installment of Purple Row Academy on MLB Transactions, I take a look at the disabled list. But first, the Rockies have made their final spring roster moves. These charts assume that Franklin Morales is optioned down to Colorado Springs, Juan Morillo is put on waivers, and...
MLB Transactions Part Eight: Free Agency
With this article, centering on the topic of free agency, I conclude my lengthy (some would say far too lengthy) eight part MLB Transactions series. Psych! I realized after writing this article that I had left out explaining a couple of important transaction topics--most importantly the disabled...
MLB Transactions Part Four: Salary Arbitration Wrapup and ML Service Time
Welcome to another session of Purple Row Academy, in which I have been going over some MLB Transaction rules in great detail the last few weeks. This week's topic is one that in retrospect I probably should have started the series out with, and that is Major League Service Time. However, when I set...
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