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Originally Posted by Monahammer
I agree that this is likely the case, but then the outright signing of Ritchie is a strategic error as it eats cap space and fills a roster spot that could potentially be useful in a trade scenario.
If we can't fill that spot immediately but intend to still look (imo this is what has been indicated by recent musings in press conferences) then we should be saving up accumulated cap space for as long as possible to maximize our ability if a trade scenario does materialize.
Look at info coming out of Philly re: Couturier being out for part or all of the season. They could change plans here and maybe players will become available for trade...
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If it's below burial level it's not eating cap space until he makes the team. He may be being signed as an experienced tweener. Especially since callups are so easy. It's not a roster spot necessarily though it is a contract.