Championship Rosters Are Not Built In November

 I repeat: championship rosters are not built in November, at least not for major league baseball teams.

Here's another quote to think about: historic events sometimes require historic actions.

Taken together, here's what these quotes mean for the Cleveland Guardians management team as it  prepares for the 40 man roster ahead of this year's Rule 5 draft.  

I have been following the Indians/Guardians for my whole life and, as has been documented here and other places, the Guardians NEVER have had this many high quality prospects who are performing very well and are Rule 5 eligible.   NEVER.    Tyler Freeman, George Valera, Brayan Rocchio, Jose Tena, Johnkensy Noel, Richie Palacios, Bryan Lavastida (because he's a catcher who can hit), Oscar Gonzalez, Cody Morris, Konnor Pilkington and Joey Cantillo all need to be protected.   And they all deserve it...in November.  

The Guardians should truly consider, in this historic year, that they should prepare their 40 man roster to protect their best prospects NOT to prepare for the 2022 season.   There is a lot of time between now and February 1st to make deals to clear roster spots for guys who aren't on the roster right now who will be needed on the 26-man roster. in April  Now it NOT that time.   

So, I beg the Guardians management.  It's time to make historic decisions in response to this historic situation.

Protect your prospects this week.   The rest of the winter will take care of itself as you position yourself to fill your 26 man roster for next April.