What is the 40-man roster for in baseball and how is it different from the 25-man roster?
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You can have a maximum of 40 active players under major league contract at any given time, only 25 of whom are on the major league active roster. The other 15 are either in the minors or the disabled list. \nBeginning September 1 until the end of the regular season you can have all 40 on the major league active roster if you wish (most teams call up a few extra players but don't use all 40)
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The 1927 New York Yankees they went 110–44 only four teams have won more regular season games (the record of 116 is held by the 2001 Seattle Mariners)The '27 Yankees batted .307, slugged .489, scored 975 runs, and outscored their opponents by a record 376 runs. \n\nTheir powerful lineup was called "Murderers' Row." \n\nCenterfielder Earle Combs had a career year, batting .356 with 231 hits, leftfielder Bob Meusel batted .337 with 103 RBIs, and second baseman Tony Lazzeri drove in 102 runs. Lou Gehrig batted .373, with 218 hits, 52 doubles, 18 triples, 47 home runs, 175 RBIs, slugged at .765, and was voted A.L. MVP.\n\nThe pitching staff led the league in ERA at 3.20, and included Waite Hoyt, who went 22–7, and Herb Pennock, who went 19–8. Wilcy Moore won 19 as a reliever.Their pitching was also good, ranking first in the major leagues in lowest earned run average (ERA) that season. Waite Hoyt tied for the league lead in wins with 22, and Three other Yankees pitchers had ERAs under 3.00 that season.\n\nThe 1927 Yankees would eventually send six players to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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All teams play 162 games in a season. Also there are divisions in baseball with 4-6 teams in them, and teams play divisional opponents more often. Also, there is the national and american leauges and there are only a couple interleague games each season. If you want to see the schedules, division ranking exceterta check out ESPN, they also have career stats for all teh players.
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In soccer, lacrosse, etc.: 4-4-3... 4 indicates the number of forwards. The second 4 indicates the number of midfielders. The 3 indicate the number of defensemen. Because there are ten players (excluding the goalie) 4-4-3, etc., is an incorrect combination. It would have to be: 3-4-3, 4-3-3, etc. Thanks!\n\n____________________________________________________\n\nIn Baseball: 4-4-3, 6-4-3, etc. is the numbers of the positions involved during a double play. The number of each position is as follows.\n\n1- Pitcher\n2- Catcher\n3- 1st Baseman 1B\n4- 2nd Baseman 2B\n5- 3rd Baseman 3B\n6- Shortstop SS\n7- Left Fielder\n8- Center Fielder\n9- Right Fielder\n\nFor example, a 6-4-3 double play would be a ground ball to the SS, SS throws to the 2B as second for the first out, and the 2B throws to the 1B for the second out.\n\nIf the number is something like 6-6-3, it means that the SS fields the ball, touches second base for the first out, and throws the the 1B for the second out.\n\nHopefully this clears things up for you. Glad to be a help!
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The only time I could see a bullpen catcher get activated is between games of a double header.  Lets say both catchers get hurt during the first game, then you use an emergency catcher to finish the first game (someone on your 25 man roster), between games you activate your bullpen guy (then you have to add him to your 40 man roster and drop someone else).  And there he getting his major league debut.\n\nOtherwise you will call someone up from triple a if you have time.
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A few negative effects can come from this:\n\n1) If the team is not playing on a given day, you will have three open spots in the lineup to fill, which requires a deep bench.\n\n2) If the team if facing a strong pitcher on a given day, all three players might have an off day at the same time, or for some cases during the same week, which could really hurt you in a head-to-head league.\n\nTry trading away one of these players if possible!\n\nHelper Guy
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pends on the league some have 11 (extra hitter)  and one team has 4 (show team similar to the globetrotters)  others do play with nine. again its all depending on the league
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Most times, the rosters are only announced right at the start of the game.   You can often see the Managers hand their roster to the umpires before the game starts.
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I'm not sure but I can tell you how to figure it out.  Go to the team website and click on the roster link.  A biography should come up, with stats and history.
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-40 active players per team times 30 teams=1200 players\n-30 teams average about 3 players on DL= 90 players\n-about 30 players per AAA,AA,A full season teams (3/mlb team=2700 players\n-about 20 players/short season team, about 3 shortseason teams per mlb team= 1800\n-MLB+DL+AAA,AA,A+SHORTSEASON=TOTAL PLAYER\n-1200+90+2700+1800=5790 players in all of the systerm\n-1290 in just the Majors
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Why does everyone care so much?  I'm getting tired of hearing and watching and reading Bonds, Bonds, Bonds.   Let's not forget that at 30 teams at a 25 man roster, minus Bonds there are 749 other people playing MLB.  Just once,\n can we focus on the good things?
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There are no other rule differences between the American League and National League aside from the DH. The only notable difference between the two is that the AL is a more offense-oriented league while the NL is more about strategy.
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Honestly the best sports site out there is www.espn.go.com, try it out people.  It takes you to the team sites, click on them and then click on the roster button then 40 man roster, it explains everything
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The roster for the 1950 Yankees is listed at:\nhttp://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/1950.shtml\nThe team included Yogi Berra, Joe Collins, Phil Rizzuto, Hank Bauer, and Joe DiMaggio.
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Without going into a 4-page dissertation on the history of the sport, the main difference between the two leagues is that the American League has the designated hitter rule.  This lets each team have someone in the lineup who doesn't play the field; they just bat.  Since pitchers are generally the weakest hitters, their position in the lineup is usually occupied by the designated hitter.  Since the National League doesn't have the designated hitter, pitchers bat for themselves.
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Trying to add more punch or power to the offense with Ichiro and Reed in the outfield ( great for defense) that hampers the offesive production.  Usually the outfield, 1st and 3rd base are the positions for power.  Also trying to repair a rotation you have to give up talent to get talent.  So since the free agents all want $$$$$$ they are looking to add more to the rotation without breaking the bank.
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Assume it's a 5x5, 12-team league, this teams is pretty good.  I think you have advantages on categories SB, R and  AVG.  Pitchers are above average, they should be able to give you enough wins and saves.  It's a playoff team I think.