Well for one they did'nt lose Carson so they can still re-sign hin to a AAA contract and add him at a later time or recall him next season if they need a 4th OF. Plus Willingham is VERY unlikely to be traded so....
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Check this info out, may help
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/1...-calendar.html
all of these guys were technically sent to ROC but 5 days after WS, all 6 become 6yr minor league FAs....essentially meaning they released em all. Yes they can resign any of em to minor league deals if they want tho.
Arbitration (offerred/accepted-decline) must be agreed upon 12 days after the WS also