tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post4963749059736430115..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: Potential September Call-Ups - Who's on the 40-Man?Jon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-65248360733047615632013-08-12T14:54:07.723-04:002013-08-12T14:54:07.723-04:00Almost to a rule...Japanese veteran players sign c...Almost to a rule...Japanese veteran players sign contracts that (1) require their permission to be sent to the minors and (2) prevent offers of arbitration. I think they were able to negotiate the former. I have no clue about the second. however, if the team would decline the option, they would have to offer at least 3 MM because arbitration can result in a salary decrease of 30% at most.Jon Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-1461194129721841172013-08-12T12:03:10.995-04:002013-08-12T12:03:10.995-04:00Per Cot's, Wada has a $5 million 2014 option w...Per Cot's, Wada has a $5 million 2014 option with the O's (probably a mutual option; it doesn't specify). I'm not sure why the Orioles would exercise that option, but who knows.<br /><br />I believe he's a free agent if his option is not picked up. After Koji Uehara's initial two-year deal with the O's ended, he was a free agent. Pretty sure that's the same with Wada.Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-35592632221498659702013-08-12T11:12:55.933-04:002013-08-12T11:12:55.933-04:00#Liam - I don't know Wada's contract situa...#Liam - I don't know Wada's contract situation. I have always believed that Japanese "veterans" become free agents at the close of their contracts. <br /><br />Last season, Showalter proved willing to not use a traditional starting rotation down the stretch. If he had six or seven starting pitchers he could feel confident in, I think he'd either go to a six- or seven-man rotation, or mix-and-match to get the best matchups. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347209822215185644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-23984206136699727232013-08-11T22:42:20.140-04:002013-08-11T22:42:20.140-04:00Any thoughts on what will become of Wada after thi...Any thoughts on what will become of Wada after this year? I remember he signed a 2 year deal but what's his contract situation going forward? Is there a team option or does he get arbitration or is he a FA? Would the Orioles even want him back? <br /><br />And what about Hammel? What happens if he pitches well in a start or two at AAA and Feldman is pitching decently, too?Liamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-71819598331221658232013-08-11T06:04:05.943-04:002013-08-11T06:04:05.943-04:00This was a good analysis. I agree with most point...This was a good analysis. I agree with most points.<br /><br />Constructive criticism: watch the typos and proof carefully. Do not rely on Spell Check - read it aloud before posting. I was able to figure it all out in context (Wada pitched every six days in the past, not every five, by way of example) but I should not have had to make the effort. Boss61https://www.blogger.com/profile/01045206084120458063noreply@blogger.com