Rule 5 draft question
Well, I'm still new to this and im not quite sure with all the rules when it comes to off season acquisition, but ive noticed that we are trying to "protect" some minor leaguers from the rule 5 draft.....
I think that its safe to assume that since we are trying to protect our prospects, i am assuming that other teams are doing the same......
I remember when the Reds took Josh Hamilton, and i was wondering if there is anyway we can pick up a good reliever, the same way they took Josh from us with this concept of the "rule 5 draft?"
and.... what do we lose by gaining these players..
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I don't really know the eligible pool
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Nov 21, 2007 11:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The A's got Jay Marshall last year
by R.J. Anderson on Nov 21, 2007 11:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How it works
As mentioned above, the "catch" is that the team must keep the player on its active 25-man roster for the following full season (he can spend time on the DL, but he must spend 90 days on the active roster and cannot be sent to the minors). Thus, the player has to be good enough to contribute somewhat at the major league level.
Most of the Rule 5 players who stick are players with some upside but enough ability to play a minor role on the current team -- relief pitchers (especially left-handeders who can fill a LOOGY role), backup catchers, utility infielders, and fifth outfielders.
by G_ on Nov 26, 2007 2:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs




















