www.hardballtimes.com — It was an unusually rich period for intriguing Rule 5 cases. We meet a Cy Young Award winner, a couple of MVPs, The Most Underrated Player in Baseball History and a space cadet. Order the Hardball Times Annual 2009 today !
The 10 most interesting Rule 5 draft picks, 1981-2007
www.hardballtimes.com 12/2/2008 — Joe the Plumber? Big deal. We've got not one but two Joe the Baptists, plus something wild, and, of course, the so-far-second-greatest Rule 5 pick ever. Order the Hardball Times Annual 2009 today !
Joe the Plumber? Big deal. We've got not one but two Joe the Baptists, plus something wild, and, of course, the so-far-second-greatest Rule 5 pick ever. Order the Hardball Times Annual 2009 today !
Rule-V (Rule 5) Draft 2008
www.minorleaguenews.com 12/13/2008 — For a handful of players, the Rule-V Draft shakes up the depth chart and gives them a shot at moving up in a new major league farm system.
For a handful of players, the Rule-V Draft shakes up the depth chart and gives them a shot at moving up in a new major league farm system.
A Review: The 2007/08 Rule 5 Draft
baseballanalysts.com 10/15/2008 — 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 ...
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 ...
The 10 most interesting Rule 5 Draft picks, 1941-1966
www.hardballtimes.com 11/4/2008 — Steve's update of the draftee honor roll includes Fritz, Joe, Moe and Bo. Order the Hardball Times Annual 2009 today !
Steve's update of the draftee honor roll includes Fritz, Joe, Moe and Bo. Order the Hardball Times Annual 2009 today !
Where were they in 1980?
huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com 10/22/2008 — The last time the Phillies won a World Series, members of this year team was too young to remember, if they were born at all. None were from the Philadelphia area, and each was too busy doing what kids do.
Let's take a look back at where the 2008 starters were 18 years ago.
The last time the Phillies won a World Series, members of this year team was too young to remember, if they were born at all. None were from the Philadelphia area, and each was too busy doing what kids do.
Let's take a look back at where the 2008 starters were 18 years ago.
Rule 5 Draft Info
www.mlbtraderumors.com 11/24/2008 — Several readers have emailed asking for information about the Rule 5 draft, which takes place on December 7th at the winter meetings. First you should start with Kary Booher's article at Baseball America explaining how everything works.
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Several readers have emailed asking for information about the Rule 5 draft, which takes place on December 7th at the winter meetings. First you should start with Kary Booher's article at Baseball America explaining how everything works.
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Sox make Rule 5 picks
www.boston.com 12/11/2008 — LAS VEGAS -- In a minor move, the Red Sox picked right-handed pitcher Miguel Marquez, who was on the roster of Seattle Mariners Double A affilliate, and Miguel Gonzalez, a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher on the Los Angeles Angels major league...
LAS VEGAS -- In a minor move, the Red Sox picked right-handed pitcher Miguel Marquez, who was on the roster of Seattle Mariners Double A affilliate, and Miguel Gonzalez, a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher on the Los Angeles Angels major league...
RULE IV DRAFT – What is the future of MLB player development?
www.bizofbaseball.com 11/17/2008 — MLB implemented changes to the Rule IV draft in the most recent round of CBA negotiations, with the intent that the changes would result in a lowering of signing bonuses doled out to drafted amateurs. Two drafts have since been conducted and the changes have not lowered signing bonuses, leading ...
MLB implemented changes to the Rule IV draft in the most recent round of CBA negotiations, with the intent that the changes would result in a lowering of signing bonuses doled out to drafted amateurs. Two drafts have since been conducted and the changes have not lowered signing bonuses, leading ...
Rule 5 Targets
camdendepot.com 11/24/2008 — The Rule 5 Draft affords opportunities each year to uncover hidden gems mixed in among a sea of under-developed, or under-utilized, minor league talent. This year's class contains several interesting options, six of which we'll examine here today. The ...
The Rule 5 Draft affords opportunities each year to uncover hidden gems mixed in among a sea of under-developed, or under-utilized, minor league talent. This year's class contains several interesting options, six of which we'll examine here today. The ...
Lincecum no factor in NL MVP race —
Major League Baseball News 11/17/2008
Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum finished 23rd in the National League MVP voting, announced Monday and won by the Cardinals' Albert Pujols. Lincecum, this year's NL Cy Young Award winner, finished behind three other pitchers in the NL MVP voting.
Towers: No Peavy talks with Yanks yet —
Major League Baseball News 11/18/2008
Don't count the New York Yankees as a player in the Jake Peavy sweepstakes -- not just yet, anyway. Padres general manager Kevin Towers said on Monday that he hasn't engaged Yankees GM Brian Cashman in anything that resembles a serious discussion ...