Veeck and Taylor had the foresight to have a copy of Gaedel 's contract on hand , as well as a copy of the Browns ' active roster , which had room for Gaedel 's addition . Veeck and Taylor had had the foresight to have a copy of Gaedel 's contract on hand , as well as a copy of the Browns ' active roster , which had room for Gaedel 's addition .