Sentence examples for as roster from inspiring English sources

Such slides are known as roster shots.

Even then, 26-year-old rookies like Scutaro are more frequently tabbed as roster filler than eventual M.V.P.'s.

His role as roster laxative no longer necessary, the Red Sox let Valentine go and Cherington began what was euphemistically called a "rebuilding project".

And instead of pouring money into new women's teams or trimming the rosters of prized football teams, many colleges are turning to a sleight of hand known as roster management.

(Eli Whiteside, the team's backup catcher in 2010, who did not have a plate appearance in that World Series, is currently serving as roster insurance in case of injury).

To comply with Title IX, officials have said they plan to trim male rosters while expanding the size of female teams, a practice known in college athletics as roster management.

But as rosters increasingly grow international, the influence of soccer is undeniable.

Garcia led a contingent of seven rookies to join the Mets this week as rosters expanded, and they have provided a surprising solution to Atlanta's talented roster.

With some salary cap maneuverability, the Giants may pursue another veteran cornerback should one become available as other teams pare their rosters as camps open, or as rosters are trimmed next month.

Their roster was made the same way as rosters have been made before it and will be made after it; theirs was better than some that have won the World Series, and it was worse than others.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), Aslef, Transport Salaried Staffs Association and Unite have been in dispute over pay being offered for the new service, due to start at weekends from mid-September, as well as rosters.