Important Dates
Now that both the Yankees and Red Sox are done for the 2008 season, here are a few important dates in anticipation of the Hot Stove League.
Day After World Series
October 15th or the day following the end of the World Series (whichever is later) marks the commencement of the 15-day period during which eligible players may elect free agency.16th Day After World Series
First day Major League free agents may negotiate and sign with a club other than their former club.Nov. 3-6, 2008
General Managers Meetings, Dana Point, Calif. (Get your tickets now!)Nov. 20, 2008
Day to file reserve lists for all Minor League levels and Major LeaguesDec. 1, 2008
Last date for former club to offer salary arbitration to ranked free agents in order to be eligible for compensation.Dec. 7, 2008
Last date for player who declared free agency to accept an arbitration offer from former club.Dec. 8-11, 2008
Winter Meetings, Las Vegas (Ok, this would be worth getting tickets for, don't expect much to be accomplished given the locale)Dec. 11, 2008
Rule 5 Draft (the next Vaughn Eshelman perhaps?)
Dec. 12, 2008Last date to tender contracts for 2009
-----Please write these down and carry them around with you, they are important.
