Baseball calender: Opening day two weeks away
Associated Press
April 1 — Last day to request unconditional release waivers on a player without having to pay his full 2008 salary.
April 5 — Opening day, active rosters reduced to 25 players.
June 9-10 — Amateur draft.
July 14 — All-Star game, St. Louis.
July 26 — Hall of Fame inductions, Cooperstown, N.Y.
July 31 — Last day to trade a player without securing waivers.
Aug. 15 — Last day to sign selections from 2009 amateur draft who have not exhausted college eligibility.
Sept. 1 — Active rosters expand to 40 players.
Dec. 7-10 — Winter meetings, Indianapolis.
