I understand the position you are taking but I assumed I had cleared space in my minors to sign Newell and Keith.
On 3/1 at 10:22AM I submitted a roster move request to promote 3 players (Durbin, Halvorsen and Thomas) to create space for further prospects. Thinking that transaction requests are posted in the order received I made a PC contract request for Chris Newell at 10:29AM on 3/1 and later that day at 6:26PM I made a PC request for Damon Keith.
I have since learned that in this league I can promote minor league players to the majors and only need to post the transaction for spreadsheet purposes. We are all trying to get our rosters in order while learning all the little nuances of how the league operates and since league competition has not started I don't think these players' Arb contracts should have been activated.
I know I'm not the only GM who holds this position. There has been a posting for a rules clarification on this very subject that has gone unanswered for a few days now. Please bring this matter up to the Commissioner ASAP.
I know I was not trying to "game" the system.