Rule 5 Draft

Ever wonder what another owner thought of the Rule 5 draft before the draft occurred? Well, here is an inside scoop by position after carefully looking over this years crop.

C: Wesley Garcia and Malachi Gleason

Pro: Both are great defensive PC catchers if one is needed. Garcia is experienced, has a good cheap season left, maybe even hit a bit if given the starting call.
Con: Don't expect much hitting wise from either.

1B: Norberto Martin
Pro: Is a left handed switch hitter . Has a good eye, good contact and aims for the corners.
Con: Defensively marginal. Marginal splits and power.

2B: There are several that are defensive standouts, some with the ability to play CF even. None in the hitting department that catches my eye.

3B: Jeff Figga
Pro: Has good eye and contact which could lead to a decent up the middle slap hitter. Has a year of ML experience and could give 150+ hits!
Con: Can't play 3B on a good day off but RF/LF is not out of the question. Not much power.

SS: There are several that can play defensively at the IF/CF positions in a backup role, but none that stands out at the plate.

LF: Didn't find anything of interest.

RF: Didn't find anything of interest here either

CF: Mariano Costilla
Pro: Experienced and shows that he can hit.
Con: Has a bit of a weak glove and his contract is big.

SP: Forget it as there is nothing at all, even long relief.

RP: Del DeLeon and Juan Reyes
Pro: Good control, decent GB splits especially vsR, and three pitches.
Con: Limited setup A/B types.

Either everybody did a great job protecting players or my scouts have been drinking the alcohol laced bong water again. Will it be a big draft? I wouldn't bet on it if this is all I could find worth drafting. I was wrong on the last one I was in, as 34 were drafted, but the next cycle saw 11 of those hit the WW and a couple more since. My question is why bother wasting money drafting a player you know won't work out?
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