EDR transfers again?

[Colby]

M.J. posed this proposal in the Mariners EDR transfer...

    Colby, When will EDR re-open?  We had discussed that if you're able to acquire a team's draft pick that previously wasn't available in the free agent pool you could move him to EDR.  Would it be possible to re-open EDR during free agency and keep it open, season-long?  That would be my recommendation.

I am initially against it as it adds a confusing wrinkle.  I would like to see only upward movement from the EDR from this point out.

[clidwin]

i would also not like it.

[Canada8999]

I'm against it, it would only open the door for more and more transfer situations that do not add to the purpose - the Entry Draft.

[mjmezzetti]

I'm against it, it would only open the door for more and more transfer situations that do not add to the purpose - the Entry Draft.

I think it should remain open, so we can clear some roster spots to begin with and have an opportunity to claim players that we missed in the most recent drafts that we should have access to.  It's not fair that the top 5 teams got their picks while others didn't.  In time, it'll make no difference as the decision will have to be made on who to keep in the ten spots.

[mjmezzetti]

I think it should remain open, so we can clear some roster spots to begin with and have an opportunity to claim players that we missed in the most recent drafts that we should have access to.  It's not fair that the top 5 teams got their picks while others didn't.  In time, it'll make no difference as the decision will have to be made on who to keep in the ten spots.

Why would we restrict the window for moving players?  I don't see any reason, as long as a player meets the criteria you should be able to move him there until he makes the mlb squad.

[lp815]

Why would we restrict the window for moving players?  I don't see any reason, as long as a player meets the criteria you should be able to move him there until he makes the mlb squad.

Mj does have a point...I'm a bit torn between both sides as of now.  I'll check on the debate as it goes forward and see where I lean.

[Colby]

I generally favor movement in one direction, but M.J. does have a point about the missed 2009 draftees.  I could not vote in allowing teams to move players from their MLB roster to the EDR at this point, but maybe straight from FA to EDR if the player was eligible for the EDR.  The only problem with this is that it takes away from the importance of the entry draft which is Ben's major sticking point.

[Canada8999]

I guess I'm not against keeping the window open through free agency, such that teams that would have made an attempt to sign on of their MLB-team's prospects last season had they known of the EDR have the opportunity to do so. 

I don't think we should keep the window open indefinitely, as teams could trade away later picks for value but fill their EDR with free agent prospects that might be just as good - diminishing the purpose of the Entry Draft / EDR.

• Only players drafted by the current team are eligible for the EDR, players acquired via trade or free agency are not
• Only player that have never played an MLB game are eligible for the EDR.**  As soon as a player on the EDR has 1 MLB game played, they must immediately be moved to the 40-man roster or released.  If the player is moved to the 40-man roster, they are subject to standard prospect contract rules.  Players on the EDR may be traded, but the acquiring team must place them on the 40-man roster

[mjmezzetti]

I guess I'm not against keeping the window open through free agency, such that teams that would have made an attempt to sign on of their MLB-team's prospects last season had they known of the EDR have the opportunity to do so. 

I don't think we should keep the window open indefinitely, as teams could trade away later picks for value but fill their EDR with free agent prospects that might be just as good - diminishing the purpose of the Entry Draft / EDR.

I think the EDR eligibility rules prohibit this.  A team can only place a player who was drafted by their team and hasn't played in the mlb in EDR.  For instance, I could sign a Dodgers draft pick with no mlb experience and place him in my EDR.  I'm not supporting changes the eligibility rules but, rather, allowing a free agent that fits the criteria to be placed in EDR.

[clidwin]

I think it should remain open, so we can clear some roster spots to begin with and have an opportunity to claim players that we missed in the most recent drafts that we should have access to.  It's not fair that the top 5 teams got their picks while others didn't.  In time, it'll make no difference as the decision will have to be made on who to keep in the ten spots.

You guys do have a point with the EDR rosters, but im thinking if there is a FA that wasnt drafted, why cant that player just be added to the roster? You had the chance in drafting this player! I just believe that the EDR should not be open to this. I do understand what your point is, but I think as of now we leave it as is!