Are you able to explain the logic behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not starting on Opening Day? I keep reading they need to hold him back until the end of April.
-- Michael, Melbourne, Australia
At this point, it's basically a foregone conclusion that Guerrero will start the year in the Minors, and it's all because of service time. Toronto gains an extra year of control by delaying his Major League debut another few weeks. Why? According to to the rules, a full year of service is defined as 172 days on the Major League roster, but the season spans 187 days.