Mlbpa Agent Exam Study Guide With Complete Solutions

Waiver Claims (Optional Waivers) {Ans: - Required when optioning a player who has options remaining but who is more than three calendar years removed from his first appearance on a Major League roster. - Because optional waivers are revocable, players usually clear in this scenario.}Uniform Regs (Discipline) {Ans: - 1st violation: warning - 2nd violation: $1K fine - 3rd violation: $5K fine - 4th + violation +: $10K fine and prohibition on playing *** Single flagrant or provocative breach can be prohibition from playing.}International Professional Player Entry {Ans: - Players at least 23 and have played in a pro league recognized by MLB for minimum of 5 seasons. - Unrestricted Free Agents. - Club can spend any amount w/o counting against signing bonus pool. - Cubans must establish residency in 3 rd country.}Disabled List (60-day Emergency) {Ans: - A player on the 60-day disabled list does not count against either the 25-man or 40-man roster. - A player may be activated beginning Day 61, though the club is not required to reinstate him at any specific time. A player placed on the 60-day list after August 1 remains there for the rest of the season. -