Rule V Draft

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Rule V draft takes place tommorow. Two players I would love to see the Red Sox grab are Kevin Barry of the Braves and Tyler Johnson of the Cardinals. Both could be lights out set-up men later in their career.

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I strongly urge Cub fans to avoid all Rule V news this year.

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From what I've heard, Buddy Hernandez looks to be the most interesting prize available in the draft.

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Scratch that. Rumors are that Buddy Hernandez is a PTBNL in the Capellan/Smoltz trade.

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Other names who could be selected...

- OF Jason Cooper(Cleveland Indians)

- RHP Colt Griffin(Kansas City Royals)

- LHP Luke Hagerty(Chicago Cubs)

- LHP Blake McGinley(New York Mets)

- SS John Nelson(St. Louis Cardinals)

- LHP Davis Romero(Toronto Bluejays)

- LHP Andy Sisco(Chicago Cubs)

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Colt Griffin is an interesting name.

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Colt Griffin is somebody who would just have to be stored away in the back of the bullpen though. He's not ready.

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Player, Pos. Old Organization New Organization

1. Angel Garcia, rhp Twins Diamondbacks*

2. Andy Sisco, lhp Cubs Royals

3. Tyrell Godwin, of Devil Rays Nationals

4. Marcos Carvajal, rhp Dodgers Brewers

5. Matt Merricks, lhp Dodgers Rockies

6. Luke Hagerty, lhp Cubs Orioles

7. Shane Victorino, of Dodgers Phillies

8. Tyler Johnson, lhp Cardinals Athletics

9. Ryan Rowland-Smith, lhp Mariners Twins

10. D.J. Houlton, rhp Astros Dodgers

11. Adam Stern, of Braves Red Sox

12. Tony Blanco, 1b/of Reds Nationals

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Rule 5 Picks...

 

#1: Arizona Diamondbacks took RHP Angel Garcia(Minnesota). Garcia is rumored to be traded to Tampa Bay for $150,000.

- In 42 career minor league games(24 starts) he has a 3.62 ERA with a 10.43 K/9 and 1.45 WHIP.

 

#2: Kansas City Royals took LHP Andy Sisco(Cubbies).

- In 69 games(65 starts) he has a 3.87 ERA with a 9.92 K/9 and 1.29 WHIP.

 

#3: Washington Nationals took OF Tyrell Godwinn(Tampa Bay).

- Has a career .278 BA and .681 OPS. Is known for his speed as shown by his 76% success rate.

 

#4: Milwaukee Brewers took RHP Marcos Carvajal(Los Angeles). Will be likely sold/traded to the Colorado Rockies.

- Has a career 1.78 ERA in 82 appearances(11 starts). He has a 9.05 K/9 and a 1.21 WHIP.

 

#5: Colorado Rockies took LHP Matt Merricks(Los Angeles).

- Has a 3.48 ERA in 65 games(1 start) and a 8.48 K/9. Also has a 1.34 WHIP.

 

#6: Baltimore Orioles took LHP Luke Hagerty(Cubbies). Will likely be sent to the Florida Marlins for a PTBNL.

- Has a career 4.70 ERA(largely inflated by the 12.00 in 4 games in Single A) in 18 games(16 starts). Has a 7.97 K/9 and a 1.27 WHIP.

 

#7: Philadelphia Phillies took OF Shane Victorino(Los Angeles).

- Has a .276 BA and .781 OPS. Has a lot of speed though with an 83% success rate in 198 attempts.

 

#8: Oakland Athletics took LHP Tyler Johnson(St. Louis).

- Has a 3.00 ERA in 129 games(40 starts). Also has a 10.70 K/9 and 1.31 WHIP.

 

#9: Minnesota Twins took LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith(Seattle).

- Has a 3.43 ERA in 104 games(26 starts) and has a 9.65 K/9 rate. Also has a 1.32 WHIP.

 

#10: Los Angeles Dodgers took RHP D.J. Houlton(Houston).

- Has a 3.81 ERA in 106 games(87 starts) as well as a 8.59 K/9 and 1.15 WHIP.

 

#11: Boston Red Sox took OF Adam Stern(Atlanta).

- Has a .279 BA and .739 OPS. Has shown solid gap power with 297 doubles in 1063 AB's(1 double every 3.5 AB's). Also shows some speed with a 76% success rate in 112 attempts.

 

#12: Washington Nationals took 1B/OF Tony Blanco(Cincinnati).

- .274 BA with a .794 OPS. Has shown decent power with 83 HR in 1758 AB's(1 HR every 21 AB's).