Sentence examples for roster position from inspiring English sources

Witty Named to Cycling Team COLORADO SPRINGS, Aug. 25, (AP) -- The speedskater Christine Witty's spot on the United States Olympic cycling team was assured today after revelations that a challenger for her roster position tested positive for a high testosterone level.

Closers are cheaper at draft tables than in years past, but patience with that roster position is as important as ever.

The Jets put defensive end RICK LYLE (broken leg) on injured reserve, but will leave the roster position open for now, Coach AL GROH said.

One player whose roster position may be in jeopardy is Osi Umenyiora, once a Pro Bowl defensive end but this season a disgruntled member of the second string.

The N.F.L. said Clarett's claim amounts "to an allegation that the eligibility rule will enable another player to secure a roster position and compensation that, in plaintiff's view, should be his own".

The Mets made an intriguing addition yesterday as they signed the free-agent infielder John Valentin to a minor league contract and invited him to compete for a roster position this spring.

They go to training camp with all but a handful of roster positions set, and the Jets are no different.

Although no executive relishes having to deal with a situation like Tom, those like Ann Berkley recognize the importance of every position — or "roster spot" — on the team and understand the positive impact that one or two new players can have on team motivation as the performance bar within the group is raised.

Jackson will compete for a roster spot at a position that has gone from thin to crowded this off-season.

But Morris insisted that the Bucs might keep four quarterbacks, which would make them short a roster spot at another position.

A women's national team roster spot is like a tenured faculty position – players are not easily dislodged.