How come? I ask because it just makes too much sense to put him in AAA over losing another pitcher because they don't have options. 1) It makes too much sense to keep the 8 best relievers. That's why they invested in Yelich and Cain - the window is open. B) If they don't make the team, what are the chances they are good enough to make someone else's team? Most of the guys who don't make the team aren't claimed by other teams. I'm not going to get worked up over losing Gallardo, Guerra, Drake, Webb, or even Lopez at this point. I don't know. A guy like Williams probably would be kept as #7 or #8 in terms of pecking order in the pen. I think it would be better to keep one of those guys you list (not Drake) in your B) answer and to have Williams get used frequently at AAA. He has an option which is great for stashing quality guys like him on your 40 man roster so that you may not lose out on another guy like you listed above that can also give you quality innings. The chances of us keeping 8 and only using 8 the entire year are slim. Strength in numbers.