2008 Rule 5 Draft Thread

[NYgiantsfan5689]

Hey guys, just alerting everyone that this year's Rule 5 draft is Thursday, 12/11. That's tomorrow.

I tried to find a preview, but all I could find were previews of each team's rosters, and I wasn't going to find and post previews for all 32 teams. If anyone can find a full-on preview of the draft, like the top talent that's been left unprotected, it'd be great if you could post it here.

Here's something I did find however, for your viewing pleasure:

What is the Rule 5 Draft?

The Rule 5 draft takes place every December at the annual Winter Meeting of the General Managers of Major League Baseball.

It is a way to prevent teams from hoarding young talent. It says that players must be added to the team's 40 man roster after a fixed amount of time after their original signing, or they are exposed and another team can draft them in the Rule 5 Draft. The fixed amount varies based on their age at signing:

-If the player is signed before their 19th birthday the team has to protect him, or add him to their 40 man roster by the fifth Rule 5 Draft after he originally signed.

-If the player is signed after their 19th birthday the team has to protect him, or add him to their 40 man roster by the fourth Rule 5 Draft after he originally signed.

-If the player is not added to the 40 man roster, they are essentially exposed and added into the Rule 5 draft pool. Remember, roster spots are limited.

-Teams with empty spots on their 40 man roster can select players from the draft pool. The order of the draft is determined by is based on each team's win-loss record from the prior regular season, each round starting with the team with the worst record and proceeding in order to the team with the best record. The draft continues until every team has their 40 man roster filled (or does not wish to further participate in the draft).

-Each player, at the major league level, costs a team $50,000. There is one major stipulation. The drafted players must be added to the team's 25 man roster - and must remain on the 25 man roster for the entire season. For any reason, if the team does not wish to keep a player for the season, they can waive him - and he can be picked up by another team. If he clears waivers (is not selected by any other team after being waived) - he is to be offered back to his original team for half of the amount spent ($25,000).

-After a full season on the 25 man roster, the player's status reverts to normal and the Rule 5 options, designations, etc. rules no longer apply.

-Some recent notable examples of Rule 5 draftees are: Johan Santana, Josh Hamilton, Dan Uggla, Joakim Soria, Derrick Turnbow, and, even though it wasn't too recent, just because of his name I have to include Bip Roberts.

[Kingdom]

Four recent allstars out of this. Who would have thunk it? Makes you wonder what the scouts of the former teams were seeing.. especially on a guy like Santana.

[NYgiantsfan5689]

RULE 5 DRAFT RESULTS:
1. Nationals - RHP Terrell Young (Reds)
2. Mariners - 2B/SS Reegie Corona (Yankees)
3. Padres - 2B Everth Cabrera (Rockies)
4. Pirates - LHP Donald Veal (Cubs)
5. Orioles - C Lou Palmisano (Brewers)
6. Giants - RHP Luis Perdomo (Cardinals)
7. Reds - RHP David Patton (Rockies)
8. Tigers - LHP Kyle Bloom (Pirates)
9. Royals - LHP Jose Lugo (Twins)
10. Athletics - OF Ben Copeland (Giants)
11. Diamondbacks - C James Skelton (Tigers)
12. Marlins - LHP Zachary Kroenke (Yankees)
13. Astros - LHP Gilbert De La Vara (Royals)
14. Twins - RHP Jason Jones (Yankees)
15. Mets - RHP Darren O'Day (Angels)
16. Brewers - RHP Eddie Morlan (Rays)
17. Phillies - RHP Robert Mosebach (Angels)
18. Red Sox - RHP Miguel Gonzalez (Angels)
19. Rays - RHP Derek Rodriguez (White Sox)

Teams without roster room for a pick:
Braves
Rockies
Rangers
Indians
Dodgers
Cardinals
Blue Jays
White Sox
Yankees
Cubs
Angels

[NYgiantsfan5689]

updated as far as I have info so far. will continue when more comes out

[NYgiantsfan5689]

FINAL RESULTS POSTED up above

[missionhockey21]

Who would have thunk it, Bowden snags a kid from Cincy. I wonder if the Reds could issue a restraining order against Bowden? I feel like he must spend his free time creeping around in the bushes around Reds minor league games.

[NYgiantsfan5689]

Yankees and Angels had 3 players stolen, Rockies lost 2. None of those 3 teams had a pick

[realmofotalk]

We couldn't cut Jason ****ing Repko to open one spot? Ned, you ****ing useless piece of shit.

[CrazyEights]

It looks like a raid on pitchers.

[Kingdom]

We couldn't cut Jason ****ing Repko to open one spot? Ned, you ****ing useless piece of shit.

He's afraid of him becoming another Werth?


Nah I doubt it.