Geltz and Goforth outrighted to AAA

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RHP Steve Geltz and RHP David Goforth have been outrighted to Triple-A @skysox. OF Adam Walker was claimed off waivers by Baltimore.

[djoctagone]

i don't get this move at all. walker was removed from the roster to make room for geltz.

[Greenleaf1]

Obviously they didn't care much about Walker. They wanted to claim him and see if they could then pass him through waivers, which they couldn't.

 

Same thing with Geltz, they wanted to claim him and pass him through waivers, and this time it worked.

 

We need some flexibility right now on the 40-man for a couple reasons:

1. We probably want some room for the Rule 5 draft.

2. Any trades we make in the offseason may involve having to add other players to the 40-man roster.

3. We still could potentially sign FA's that need to be put on the 40-man.

 

I'm aware we can make corresponding moves for 2/3 when the trades/signings happen, so more likely than not this was a move to free up a spot for a Rule 5 draftee. I wouldn't be surprised if they did the same thing to the other reliever we claimed too.

[patrickgpe]

yeah obviously these moves were to try to create triple A depth. the brewers are in no position to not take advantage of the rule V draft and needed a roster spot.

[pogokat]

It costs 50k to claim a player. Other than that, what's the harm in trying to throw some guys with potential onto the AAA roster?

[MadThinker88]

Now I would think this is the best time to use the Rule 5 draft process.

- The Brewers are not in position to challenge for division title or wild card spot in 2017.

- While they have a highly regarded farm system, many of those talents are still a year or two away

- 2017 will be used to sort thru various prospects to see if they have what it takes to stay in the majors

 

I am NOT suggesting the Brewers take players just to take them. They should select intriguing talents that might address areas of need with the club (say corner INF)...

[jerichoholicninja]

Trying to "sneak" guys into AAA is all fine and good but there certainly were plenty of guys who could have been put on the 40 man to protect them instead.

[MNBrew]

If I read it correctly (can't recall where), apparently now it costs $100k for a Rule V pick.

 

I don't remember seeing if the "buy back" option is still half the pick price.

[djoctagone]

If I read it correctly (can't recall where), apparently now it costs $100k for a Rule V [sic] pick.

 

I don't remember seeing if the "buy back" option is still half the pick price.

yes, it's now $100,000 for a rule 5 draft pick. i have not seen confirmation on the amount paid back to the club (it was half before the increase) if the drafting club wishes to return the player to the original club.

 

i have not seen confirmation that the cost for a claim of a player placed on outright waivers has increased from $50,000. given that the rule 5 draft cost increased, it makes sense that claiming a player on outright waivers increased in cost also.

[djoctagone]

geltz had the right to declare free agency and did so today.

[Outlander]

If I read it correctly (can't recall where), apparently now it costs $100k for a Rule V pick.

 

I don't remember seeing if the "buy back" option is still half the pick price.

It is now $50,000 to buy back per mlb.com.

[jerichoholicninja]

geltz had the right to declare free agency and did so today.

 

Making his claim pointless and possibly costing a player in the Rule 5. Just didn't make sense from the start.

[Jim Goulart]

Not saying it was the overriding factor, but Colorado Springs is not enticing to retaining or bringing in quality AAA pitching depth.

 

So much for the Matt Arnold Asst. GM connection on this one.

[Jim Goulart]

geltz had the right to declare free agency and did so today.

 

Making his claim pointless and possibly costing a player in the Rule 5. Just didn't make sense from the start.

 

Geltz ended up signing a minor league deal with the Dodgers.

[brewmann04]

I still rather kept Walker a nice Potential power hitter.

[jerichoholicninja]

Forgot about Walker. Losing Walker for the opportunity to lose Parker and Geltz just doesn't make sense to me. I think he was out of options so that would be an issue but those two are 4A guys you can get for pennies just about any time of year.