A Flock Of Bluebirds 2040.7- Transactions Roundup
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 11:47 am
A Flock Of Bluebirds 2040.7- Transactions Roundup
May 19, 2040
With a new GM in Nashville it was fully expected that the 40 man roster may see some early season churn, and that has certainly been the case in the last few weeks. The Bluebirds hit the waiver wire hard and also extended a player that many thought was not going to be in the long term plans of Nashville.
Sunday, May 6th, 2040
3B Doug Glover, Jr. was claimed off waivers from Jacksonville.
The move gives Nashville some more infield depth, though Glover, Jr. has a reputation as a bad clubhouse guy. Outrighted to the minors.
RP José Rivas was claimed off waivers by Charlotte.
Despite making the Opening Day roster, Rivas was never used by Bluebirds manager Daniel Labrie, Jr. and was deemed expendable. No surprise to see his former GM take a flier on him.
RP Matsuo Yamamoto was claimed off waivers from Portland.
This pretty much sums up how bad the Bluebirds minor league pitching prospects situation is: Yamamoto is their #1 pitching prospect (at least for a minute before the draftees sign). Yikes.
Sunday, May 13th, 2040
SP Francisco Barrera was claimed off waivers from Boise.
As bad as Barrera has been, we still think he could at least be a decent reliever, if not an acceptable fifth starter. He'll get a start in the next sim with Bert Hugill losing his 40-man spot (at least for now).
LF Bart Cluett was claimed off waivers from Louisville.
SP Rafael Rodríguez was claimed off waivers from Louisville.
RP Axel Goulding was claimed off waivers from Louisville.
All three of these players were waived despite having minor league options, and with multiple 40-man spots open we figured they were worth a look.
GM Matt Rectenwald was familiar with the former Las Vegas Hustler Cluett. His speed and versatility are still attractive to his former (now current) GM.
Rodriguez holds at least a little appeal as a potential two-way player, which is the role he'll be given a shot at in the minors.
Goulding is probably the most talented of the three. He'll report to AAA Orlando and be given a long look as a stopper.
Wednesday, May 16th, 2040
Signed 2B Sam Wade to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $5,400,000.
Upon taking over the Nashville franchise, Rectenwald had an opinion about Wade. "Honestly, I didn't think he was very good," admitted Rectenwald. "I thought he was overpaid and disposable. You could say I've changed my mind." Indeed he has, as Wade is now a key piece to the infield puzzle for at least the next two years.
May 19, 2040
With a new GM in Nashville it was fully expected that the 40 man roster may see some early season churn, and that has certainly been the case in the last few weeks. The Bluebirds hit the waiver wire hard and also extended a player that many thought was not going to be in the long term plans of Nashville.
Sunday, May 6th, 2040
3B Doug Glover, Jr. was claimed off waivers from Jacksonville.
The move gives Nashville some more infield depth, though Glover, Jr. has a reputation as a bad clubhouse guy. Outrighted to the minors.
RP José Rivas was claimed off waivers by Charlotte.
Despite making the Opening Day roster, Rivas was never used by Bluebirds manager Daniel Labrie, Jr. and was deemed expendable. No surprise to see his former GM take a flier on him.
RP Matsuo Yamamoto was claimed off waivers from Portland.
This pretty much sums up how bad the Bluebirds minor league pitching prospects situation is: Yamamoto is their #1 pitching prospect (at least for a minute before the draftees sign). Yikes.
Sunday, May 13th, 2040
SP Francisco Barrera was claimed off waivers from Boise.
As bad as Barrera has been, we still think he could at least be a decent reliever, if not an acceptable fifth starter. He'll get a start in the next sim with Bert Hugill losing his 40-man spot (at least for now).
LF Bart Cluett was claimed off waivers from Louisville.
SP Rafael Rodríguez was claimed off waivers from Louisville.
RP Axel Goulding was claimed off waivers from Louisville.
All three of these players were waived despite having minor league options, and with multiple 40-man spots open we figured they were worth a look.
GM Matt Rectenwald was familiar with the former Las Vegas Hustler Cluett. His speed and versatility are still attractive to his former (now current) GM.
Rodriguez holds at least a little appeal as a potential two-way player, which is the role he'll be given a shot at in the minors.
Goulding is probably the most talented of the three. He'll report to AAA Orlando and be given a long look as a stopper.
Wednesday, May 16th, 2040
Signed 2B Sam Wade to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $5,400,000.
Upon taking over the Nashville franchise, Rectenwald had an opinion about Wade. "Honestly, I didn't think he was very good," admitted Rectenwald. "I thought he was overpaid and disposable. You could say I've changed my mind." Indeed he has, as Wade is now a key piece to the infield puzzle for at least the next two years.