WHIV 2049.1- Decisions, Decisions

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Lost to Free Agency:
CF Manuel Rivera
1B Jose Cordero
RHP Juan Garcia
RHP Eru Likiliki
SS Luis Cruz
RHP Kevin Morales
RF Ramon Gabriel
RHP Dong-su Yi
RHP Weston Hand
RHP John MacDermid

The biggest names here are Morales and Likiliki, but with the Hustlers pitching depth and financial concerns they will find themselves on a new team next year. Garcia was helpful at times, Cruz was a serviceable utility infielder, and Gabriel and Cordero provided some veteran depth. Yi was once a top prospect but never broke out. Rivera was added primarily as a leadership guy and center field backup.

Not Offered Arbitration, Became FA:
C Geoff Combs
2B Carlos Fernandez

Combs and Fernandez were both a victim of the salary cap. Would have loved to keep both, but it was impossible.

Added to 40-Man Roster
SS Yen-nien Chaim
RHP George Hendrickson
RHP Garth Gunn
RHP Shigenobu Takeuchi
LHP Andy Sisco Jr.
C Alex Thomas

The biggest surprise here is the addition of Sisco Jr., who is once again injured and will miss most if not all of 2049. Hendrickson is added again after being removed after Spring Training next year.

Retired
GM Cole Rollins

Have a great retirement Cole!

Executed Team Option
RHP Bob Glenn
RF Tom Rudge

While Rudge was expected, Glenn was a huge surprise given the salary cap situation. With Glenn back, the Hustlers are over the cap and something will have to give.

Voided Team Option
3B Steven Collins III

He never had a chance to come back, and will hope this year he can get a big free agent contract unlike last year when nothing ever materialized.