baseballanalysts.com - 10/15/2008
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It's safe to say last year's Rule 5 draft was not as profitable as it has been in other years. There were no Johan Santanas , Joakim Sorias , Josh Hamiltons or Dan Ugglas selected in the winter of 2007. Some rule changes by Major League Baseball have helped clubs hang on to their minor ...
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... We're less than two months away from the Rule 5 Draft, scheduled for December 11 at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. Baseball Analysts has a review of the Draft in 2007-Play in 2008 draft. Still wondering if anyone has a list of Brewer players who will be eligible. ...
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