Updated: Let the 40 Man Roster Purge, BEGIN!

The first domino in what will be many for the Cleveland Indians' 2009 Roster has fallen.

His name is Brad Snyder.

They've officially waved the white flag on Snyder's chances with the Tribe. After ripping it up for a few years and then hitting a wall in the past few, Snyder's time with the Cleveland Indians has come to an end.

Snyder was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs. Clearing up his 40 man roster spot, for a much more important piece to the puzzle.

There are plenty of players in this organization that will need 40 man roster protection, which puts the 40 man roster spot at a premium.

Snyder has become a bust..

His spot was needed and don't expect this to be the last.

Other possible 40 man roster spots that could be cleared via cut or trade.

Brian Slocum
Bryan Bullington
Tom Mastny
Edward Mujica
Michael Aubrey
David Dellucci
Andy Marte

Don't forget.. Jamey Carroll has an option (Which I'd expect to be picked up considering Barfield can't play third and couldn't be our utility man), Sal Fasano, Juan Rincon and Brendan Donnelly are all FA's that could come off the 40 man if they aren't re-signed.

As promised, the full off-season chart and updates to all the roster boards are coming. It's going to be a fun off-season!

UPDATED: Looks like another one has fallen and it is one of those guys in Akron.

Reid Santos, reliever has been claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays. That's two spots open and surely more to come..