06-17-2009, 01:03 PM
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Have you ever heard of the Red Sox or the Yankees trying to hide a Rule 25 guy on their roster? It's ridiculous.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Umm, yes?
In 2003, the Red Sox kept Lenny DiNardo on their team all year.
In 2004 the Red Sox kept Adam Stern on their roster for TWO years, as he got hurt in the first one. He was on the team for the required time, and was eventually traded to the Orioles in the Javy Lopez deal.
In 2007 the Yankees kept Josh Phelps on their team until June 17th (today's date I might add).
In 2009 the Red Sox took Miguel Gonzalez. He blew out his arm, but is still on the roster, and will have to play in 2010, or they will have to give him back.
I might also add that 2 years ago the blue jays took Randy Wells, and probably wished they had kept him.
The rule 5 draft is not the domain of just crappy teams. Hiding Patton is completely justifiable, unless his spot is costing us in some way. I can't see how it is.
Umm, yes?
In 2003, the Red Sox kept Lenny DiNardo on their team all year.
In 2004 the Red Sox kept Adam Stern on their roster for TWO years, as he got hurt in the first one. He was on the team for the required time, and was eventually traded to the Orioles in the Javy Lopez deal.
In 2007 the Yankees kept Josh Phelps on their team until June 17th (today's date I might add).
In 2009 the Red Sox took Miguel Gonzalez. He blew out his arm, but is still on the roster, and will have to play in 2010, or they will have to give him back.
I might also add that 2 years ago the blue jays took Randy Wells, and probably wished they had kept him.
The rule 5 draft is not the domain of just crappy teams. Hiding Patton is completely justifiable, unless his spot is costing us in some way. I can't see how it is.
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