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1968 Claimed Rookies

Players below have been claimed by the team for which they debuted in 1968.

Orioles: Sp Jim Hardin
Red Sox:
Angels: Rp Andy Messersmith
Cubs: Rp Gary Ross
White Sox:
Reds: C Johnny Bench
Indians:
Tigers:
Astros: Rp Steve Shea
Dodgers:
Braves:
Twins: Rp Tom Hall
Yankees:
Mets: Sp Nolan Ryan
A's: Of Reggie Jackson
Phillies:
Pirates:
Giants: Of Bobby Bonds
Cardinals: Rp Wayne Granger
Senators:

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1968 Off-Season Schedule

Here is the schedule for the off-season, fresh from the Commish's Office:

✅Thursday, July 30, 9 AM: Deadline to sign guys to contracts that you wish to keep into 1968. Also deadline to buyout any contracts using current cap space before the league year rolls over.

✅Thursday, July 30, 9 AM: 1968 real-life rookies imported. You may claim one real-life player who played for your team in 1968. If a player played for multiple teams the team for which he appeared in the most games has the right of first refusal. Batters must have 150 at-bats, starters must have 75 innings, and relievers must have 25 innings to qualify for import.

Monday, August 3, 9 AM: Deadline to request one real-life 1968 rookie.

Monday, August 3, 10 AM: Pre-ranking for 1-round draft turns on.

Tuesday, August 4, 11 AM: 2-round draft kicks off. Teams have 8 hours to pick in round 1 and 4 in round 2; teams that have ranked will be auto-picked ASAP.

After Rookie Draft: 1-round free agency opens

After Rookie Draft: Deadline to submit bids for free agency.

After Rookie Draft: Opening Day 1968

After Rookie Draft: Deadline to Request Position Swaps

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1968 Draft Order

1. Senators 2. Red Sox 3. White Sox 4. Giants 5. Astros 6. Pirates 7. Braves 8. Indians 9. A's 10. Cardinals 11. Reds 12. Tigers 13. Phillies 14. Dodgers 15. Twins 16. Mets 17. Angels 18. Orioles 19. Yankees 20. Cubs

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Traded Draft Picks

1968:
Reds 1st to Giants
Yankees 1st to Giants
Yankees 2nd to Reds

1969:
Yankees 2nd to Giants

1970:

1971:

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League Settings

Year Range of Stats	1968 - 1968
Roster Size (Majors)	26
Roster Size (Minors)	15
Keepers	(30 keepers)
Change Stats Allowed
Free Agency
Drops
No-Drop List
Player Fatigue
Batter Injuries	(40 games max)
Pitcher Injuries	(40 games max)
Use Pitcher's HR Allowed Stats
Allows Max Surprise Bunts
Min Batters Pitcher Must Face	0
Slump Buster	(1unlimited days)
On Fire	Uses WAR
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