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Explaining revocable waivers and post-deadline trades

Bill Center, longtime sportswriter for U-T San Diego, is an employee of the Padres.

I saw the apparent news this morning. Sources have told various baseball media people that the Padres have placed outfielder Matt Kemp and right-handed starting pitcher James Shields on revocable waivers. I have no reason to doubt those rumors.

A friend asked me, "What does that mean?"

My response: probably nothing.

First of all, the average fan would be surprised to know the names of all the players on waivers at this time of the season.