On August 19, 2009, Keasey was released by the San Francisco 49ers with an injury settlement to make room for more roster depth on the training camp squad.

As the games began, it looked as though hopes for some much-needed roster depth were misplaced: the United States won its first two games, but in unconvincing fashion with plenty of errors.

Working in tandem with Washington VP/GM George McPhee, Yingst once again brought the front line talent and necessary roster depth to central PA as the Bears defeated the Texas Stars four games to two in the 2010 Calder Cup Finals.

Jeremy Shockey retreated to the bench in the first quarter today to prop his sprained left ankle on a Gatorade tub, and all the problems that prevented the Giants from making the playoffs last season emerged from beneath the shallow roster depth, as if rising from a grave.

Player injuries and other attrition depleted UCLA of its roster depth, while true freshmen were forced into action and seniors who were previously reserves became starters; a quarterback who had attempted only 17 passes in his career became the starter.

Grunwald traded away starting center Antonio Davis in December, which led to tension with coach Kevin O'Neill, who publicly complained about the lack of a starting center and roster depth.

Already, roster depth is crucial.

Before the series, Detroit Coach Scotty Bowman said he hoped his roster depth would wear out the opponents.

The reliever whom the Yankees miss sees many similarities, from the reliable starting rotations to the talented bullpens to the roster depth to the feeling of invincibility.