From the Mid-West Winter League Commissioner Office…
The following list of players has been filed for Mid-West Winter League Free Agency based on the Usage Rules, according to the Mid-West Winter League Guide. Also listed below is a list of players who have decided to retire at the end of the 2000 Mid-West Winter League Season.
C. POST-SEASON WAIVERS/ FREE AGENCY
1) Upon conclusion of the Playoffs, and before cutting down to the 19/20/21 man Off-season Rosters, all players who have not met the usage requirements will be released from their teams and placed into the MWWL Pre-Season Draft.
(a) Position Players with at least 100 PA during the MLB season who do not at least reach 50% of their MLB usage during the MWWL Regular Season in the American League, or 45% of their MLB usage during the MWWL Regular Season in the National League, are released.
(b) Pitchers with at least 25 IP or during the MLB season who do not at least reach 50% of their MLB batters faced during the MWWL Regular Season in the American League or 45% of their MLB batters faced during the MWWL Regular Season in the National League, are released.