Comments on: UPDATED: Rule 5 - Draft Order http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/ We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future - FDR Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:50:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Chris http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44572 Chris Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:34:21 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44572 <p>From the BA Rumor Mill</p> <p>RUMOR MILL</p> <p>• Royals outfielder Chris Lubanski to the Marlins with the fourth overall selection. Lubanski, the fifth overall pick in 2003, was touted for his speed and developing power early in his career. He’s still just 22, and a lot of teams have him on their Rule 5 radar for that reason more than anything else, but the fact is that Lubanski isn’t a plus runner anymore as he’s grown into his frame. He’s not even above-average. "This is a fringe-average runner for me," said one AL scouting director. And Lubanski didn’t do himself any favors in the Arizona Fall League, often making weak contact and wound up hitting .200/.266/.412 in 85 at-bats.</p> From the BA Rumor Mill

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• Royals outfielder Chris Lubanski to the Marlins with the fourth overall selection. Lubanski, the fifth overall pick in 2003, was touted for his speed and developing power early in his career. He’s still just 22, and a lot of teams have him on their Rule 5 radar for that reason more than anything else, but the fact is that Lubanski isn’t a plus runner anymore as he’s grown into his frame. He’s not even above-average. “This is a fringe-average runner for me,” said one AL scouting director. And Lubanski didn’t do himself any favors in the Arizona Fall League, often making weak contact and wound up hitting .200/.266/.412 in 85 at-bats.

]]> By: Three more months http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44575 Three more months Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:03:56 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44575 <p>I thought even the Rays might be interested in him. I think we need an infielder more at this point.</p> I thought even the Rays might be interested in him. I think we need an infielder more at this point.

]]> By: estuartj http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44630 estuartj Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:48:26 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44630 <p>When does the draft actually take place, and when will we know if/who we grabbed?</p> When does the draft actually take place, and when will we know if/who we grabbed?

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44632 Brian Oliver Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:51:52 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44632 <p>Draft begins tomorrow at 10AM ET</p> Draft begins tomorrow at 10AM ET

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44664 Louis J. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:44:32 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44664 <p>Brian</p> <p>Did the Nationals resign Abraham Nunez (OF) to a minor league contract. He played with Colombus last year. Although he was injured last year, he's a handy guy to have around since he's a switch-hitter w/some power and can play all outfield positions.</p> Brian

Did the Nationals resign Abraham Nunez (OF) to a minor league contract. He played with Colombus last year. Although he was injured last year, he’s a handy guy to have around since he’s a switch-hitter w/some power and can play all outfield positions.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44665 Brian Oliver Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:46:51 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44665 <p>Louis - Not as of today</p> Louis - Not as of today

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44668 Louis J. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:34:58 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44668 <p>What a downer for Jorge Cantu. Great 2005 season w/Rays and now released by the Reds. I realize that he's a hitter and not great on defense but neither is Jeff Kent. His 27 games w/Reds at the end of 2007 were pretty good offensively.</p> What a downer for Jorge Cantu. Great 2005 season w/Rays and now released by the Reds. I realize that he’s a hitter and not great on defense but neither is Jeff Kent. His 27 games w/Reds at the end of 2007 were pretty good offensively.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44674 Louis J. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:43:22 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44674 <p>The Nats just released Billy Traber & Justin Jones (who they just put on the 40-man roster). Their roster now stands at 36! Does this mean that trades (catcher/starting pitcher), free agent signings (??) and/or at least one Rule 5 selection is coming tonight or tomorrow. They're getting low (to 36) today for a reason. Traber & Jones could have been released next week if a trade/signing was not going to happen this week.</p> The Nats just released Billy Traber & Justin Jones (who they just put on the 40-man roster). Their roster now stands at 36! Does this mean that trades (catcher/starting pitcher), free agent signings (??) and/or at least one Rule 5 selection is coming tonight or tomorrow. They’re getting low (to 36) today for a reason. Traber & Jones could have been released next week if a trade/signing was not going to happen this week.

]]> By: estuartj http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44675 estuartj Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:46:33 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44675 <p>Barry at WaPo said that the Nats released Justin Jones and Billy Traber, and that JimBow said that this rule 5 draft is "weak". Any idea why they would cut those two loose now?</p> Barry at WaPo said that the Nats released Justin Jones and Billy Traber, and that JimBow said that this rule 5 draft is “weak”. Any idea why they would cut those two loose now?

]]> By: Dick http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44680 Dick Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:33:24 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/12/05/rule-5-updated-draft-order/#comment-44680 <p>LouisJ: Jason Jennings, Paul Lo Duca (he writes holding his nose), Fernando Hernandez, Dusty Hughes. Something like that would be plausible. Chris makes good points about Lo Duca. Actually, though, he shows how easy it is to replace a Schnieder. Would Lo Duca make the Millings trade the equivalent of Screech's Best Friend's Main Main! for Lastings straight up?</p> LouisJ: Jason Jennings, Paul Lo Duca (he writes holding his nose), Fernando Hernandez, Dusty Hughes. Something like that would be plausible. Chris makes good points about Lo Duca. Actually, though, he shows how easy it is to replace a Schnieder. Would Lo Duca make the Millings trade the equivalent of Screech’s Best Friend’s Main Main! for Lastings straight up?

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