tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post3484475665259686530..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: Can't Catch A BreakScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-29978406411124588502009-04-21T16:42:00.000-04:002009-04-21T16:42:00.000-04:00yazzy1956--that's a good question, but I think thi...yazzy1956--that's a good question, but I think this decision is totally based on Rivera already being on the 40-Man Roster. I am not sure if this is 100% correct, but I believe since Saul is now recalled before 20 days have expired--Washington saves the option for this year--at this point in time. If they send him down again this season, that option (based on a yearly period) will be extinguished if he remains in the minors for 20 or more days. But, if by chance, Rivera comes up tonight and is lights out the rest of the way (and I am not saying he will) then Washington can use this option next season--if they so desire.<br /><br />Not defending the move, I think it's deciding what's best for the moment, to decide what's better for later.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-61597061668510134682009-04-21T16:16:00.000-04:002009-04-21T16:16:00.000-04:00Is Rivera the only pitcher in the world the entire...Is Rivera the only pitcher in the world the entire minor league system they could bring up?? I would love to hear from someone who is an expert on our minor league options.<br /><br />Maybe if they didn't choose to play in a rainstorm, Beimel doesn't get hurt.yazzy1956https://www.blogger.com/profile/17547480988367313462noreply@blogger.com