prinmemito Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 So he probably won't be around for our pick. The way the Rule V works is, whoever is drafted has to stay on that team's 25 man roster all year. I see. So not many Rule V picks. We gave Hagerty back last year because he couldn't make the team, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 7 of 18 teams ahead of us are full at 40. 15 of 18 teams ahead of us are at 38 or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Well, I now have my heart set on this kid. I am setting myself up for disappointment and will hate whoever takes him. Bastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeLowell Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I wouldn't mind Anthony Webster either.. Could turn out to be a solid outfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Well, I now have my heart set on this kid. I am setting myself up for disappointment and will hate whoever takes him. Bastards If he is there when we go, and we pass on him.... :banghead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malman Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Meh...I'd rather have Bobby Hill. :plain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prinmemito Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Yeah, I like him too. His numbers in the minors this past season were pretty good and he was lights out in the AFL. I think he can be a pretty good player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 So he probably won't be around for our pick. The way the Rule V works is, whoever is drafted has to stay on that team's 25 man roster all year. I see. So not many Rule V picks. We gave Hagerty back last year because he couldn't make the team, right? Yeah, that's why Haggerty was let go. And it's 60 days on the 25 man, not the entire season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Teams must file their 40-man rosters by Nov. 20, and only those not at the full allotment of 40 may select players. -BA 4. Pittsburgh Pirates Roster status: 40 What they'll do: Despite being at 40, even with the trades they've made, there were signs the Pirates were planning to make room for a Rule 5 plunge. Who they'd move off to make room remains to be seen. That seems contradictive to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prinmemito Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Ramp, did you pick him out just based on your own research or did you hear about him from someone that might know something about what might happen potentially? :mischief2 :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 So he probably won't be around for our pick. The way the Rule V works is, whoever is drafted has to stay on that team's 25 man roster all year. I see. So not many Rule V picks. We gave Hagerty back last year because he couldn't make the team, right? Yeah, that's why Haggerty was let go. And it's 60 days on the 25 man, not the entire season. To prevent teams from drafting players willy-nilly, each Rule 5 pick must be kept in the major leagues the entire following season or be offered back to his former team for half of the $50,000 selection price. BA's explanation is 10 years old, though. Do you have a revised copy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsprt05 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 The kid has potential, and I don't mean to dampen everyone's high over maybe getting him, but isn't there a reason that he isn't being protected by his team?? Whats the catch?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Ramp, did you pick him out just based on your own research or did you hear about him from someone that might know something about what might happen potentially? :mischief2 :lol Nah... cant say there is anything behind this thread \ or is there? :mischief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 The kid has potential, and I don't mean to dampen everyone's high over maybe getting him, but isn't there a reason that he isn't being protected by his team?? Whats the catch?? Because they are full at 40. Then again, another contradictive statement: What they'll do: The Reds were full at 40 but recently released Randy Keisler to open a spot, so they can be active in the Major League phase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prinmemito Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Johan Santana was left unprotected and we actually picked him one year. There was a catch with him. He sucks. :plain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugg Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Mitch Maier wouldn't be bad either. We can afford to take such chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prinmemito Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Ramp, did you pick him out just based on your own research or did you hear about him from someone that might know something about what might happen potentially? :mischief2 :lol Nah... cant say there is anything behind this thread \ or is there? :mischief :mischief2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 It says in the rules that teams have to set their 40 man roster by November 20th....but I read on the draft preview about teams with 40 men still being able to draft.... I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 The draft is tomorrow at 9 AM, fyi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsprt05 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 From the Red's beat writer's "Mailbag" on November 21st... Do you see Kevin Howard stepping into the Reds' starting lineup at second base next year, or is he not yet ready for the big leagues? -- Dustin H., West Carrollton, Ohio At the moment, second base is the only open position the Reds have, but I don't see Howard taking it over in '06. He's still probably a year away from being Major League ready. Unless the Reds find a way to re-sign Rich Aurilia or another proven veteran infielder in the free agent market, I think the position is Ryan Freel's to lose. But William Bergolla (who, as of this writing, is performing well in Winter Ball) and Ray Olmedo should also compete for playing time there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanks1212 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Let him compete with Wilson for the job - he's worth a selection, especially if no FA 2B are going to be signed. Rotoworld mentioned him as a great fit for the Marlins when their rule V draft preview column was published earlier this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Rotowold called him the best bet to go in the draft though, chances may be slim that he's still around for our pick. *crosses fingers* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugg Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 As long as we walk out of this thing with Howard or Maier, I would be very pleased. Maier brings a little less to the table immediately, but probably more long term. We can afford to use the roster spot on him. I'd prefer Howard, but if he's gone, get Maier. 2004 Baseball America prospect report on Maier: 8. MITCH MAIER, 3b/of Age: 22 B-T: L-R Ht: 6-3 Wt: 200 Drafted: Toledo, 2003 (1st round) Signed by: Jason Bryans Background: Maier turned down an offer to walk on the Michigan football team as a defensive back, opting instead to play baseball at Toledo, where he led the Mid-American Conference in batting as a freshman and junior. The Rockets? all-time leading hitter at .414, he agreed to a $900,000 predraft deal in 2003. Strengths: Maier?s hand-eye coordination allows for patience and consistent contact, though his plate discipline slipped in 2004. The Royals have encouraged him to move his hands closer to his body, which should shorten his swing and help him improve against breaking balls. Maier runs well underway and displays good instincts along the basepaths. Weaknesses: A college catcher, Maier moved to third base to address an organizational weakness. The results have been mixed, as he lacks first-step quickness and doesn?t read balls well off the bat. His likely destination is an outfield corner. He needs to add a touch of leverage to his swing to develop more power. The Future: Maier could move quickly once he finds a position. If he has a good spring, he could open 2005 in Double-A. He struggled some in AA, but he's only 23. Obviously, he'd basically be 2003 Wily Mo Pena'd on this team, but so be it, nothing to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshFish Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Pirates landed Roberto Clemente via Rule V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Ramp, isn't the rap on Howard that he has no glove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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