Also requested contract information.

Cabrera = through 2012 @ $1,125,000
McCarthy = through 2012 @ $1,000,000
Taylor = 2nd yr @ $440,000 (still has 1 yr before ARB)

I just noticed that 19 teams forfeited their pick last round.  I am wondering if it would be helpful to pm these teams to see if they are going to pick or if they are done.  I'd be willing to help do this to move this along a little faster.

Thanks,
Cris

accepts.

The Royals get a solid pitcher and a good outfield prospect, both of which I anticipate will make up for the loss of Melky Cabrera, who is hard to let go with 20-20 potential.

I am assuming that we are not starting free agency yet.  Any update?

The process actually follows MLB pretty closely.  The main difference is that waivers are revocable in MLB, meaning a team retains claim to the player until the 48 hours expires and if a team puts in a claim, can attempt to make a trade with the claiming team.  The other difference is all of the teams in the same league have priority over those in the opposite league.

http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/8/22/2378124/so-you-want-to-understand-mlbs-august-waiver-period

This same thing happened in MLB this year when the Pirates claimed Brandon Wood and then 5 days later claimed Xavier Paul.