2017 Rule 5 draft

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Anyelo Gomez Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

Hard throwing bullpen piece.

Stephen Tarpley Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

Another intriguing lefty.

Jose Mesa Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

Son of Jose Mesa.

Cale Coshow Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

Throws 100.

 

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Anyelo Gomez Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

Hard throwing bullpen piece.

Stephen Tarpley Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

Another intriguing lefty.

Jose Mesa Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

Son of Jose Mesa.

Cale Coshow Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

Throws 100.

I like Nestor Cortes over these other ones. He's younger than most yet has the most experience at AAA, with good numbers to boot.

 

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It seems the Giants are one of 8 teams that went to the 5 pm PST deadline for setting their 40 for the Rule 5 draft.

 

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It seems the Giants are one of 8 teams that went to the 5 pm PST deadline for setting their 40 for the Rule 5 draft.

I'm curious about the Cubs and Rays. Some good names.

 

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There should be a 3rd dfa. The 40 man was at 39 with Vielma gone.

 

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There should be a 3rd dfa. The 40 man was at 39 with Vielma gone.

Posted in the Current roster thread, but Slania was apparently DFA'd when Vielma was, but cleared waivers.

 

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Posted in the Current roster thread, but Slania was apparently DFA'd when Vielma was, but cleared waivers.

Was there anyone else dfa'd at that time? If not, then the 40 man roster is full and no one (Cortes) will be drafted in the Rule 5.

 

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Was there anyone else dfa'd at that time? If not, then the 40 man roster is full and no one (Cortes) will be drafted in the Rule 5.

As far as I understand they don't need to have an open 40-man spot until the time of the draft.

 

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As far as I understand they don't need to have an open 40-man spot until the time of the draft.

That is true. Just don't see the Giants dfa'ing anyone else between now and December 17th, unless they need to make room for a free agent or trade acquisition.

Edit: Although it is possible a couple guys get non-tendered, so maybe they make room that way.

 

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That is true. Just don't see the Giants dfa'ing anyone else between now and December 17th, unless they need to make room for a free agent or trade acquisition.

Edit: Although it is possible a couple guys get non-tendered, so maybe they make room that way.

I think it's possible, with the addition of Herb, that Albert Suarez becomes a highly probably candidate.

Most of the pitchers on the 40-man are relievers. Suarez was one of the few pitchers with an ability to spot start which saved his spot. Blach and Gomez can, and now Herb.

Suarez is also out of options, while Blach, Gomez and Herb all have plenty of. Suarez is kinda redundant, and also just not very good. Tough to keep around.

 

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Charcer Burks Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

CFer with some power. Played in the AFL this year.

Charcer Burks Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

His stuff is better than the results at the moment.

 

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Charcer Burks Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

CFer with some power. Played in the AFL this year.

Charcer Burks Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

His stuff is better than the results at the moment.

Burks' numbers look a lot like Luigi Rodriguez. I'd say just see what Luigi can do. He can be kept without using a 40 man roster spot.

 

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Burks' numbers look a lot like Luigi Rodriguez. I'd say just see what Luigi can do. He can be kept without using a 40 man roster spot.

Luigi is also 2 years older.

 

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Mark Appel (@calsnowskier) was outrighted to the minors today, by Philadelphia. Looks like the Giants weren't interested.

Unfortunately, they also weren't interested in Kyle Crockett. He got picked up by the Reds.

 

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Mark Appel (@calsnowskier) was outrighted to the minors today, by Philadelphia. Looks like the Giants weren't interested.

Unfortunately, they also weren't interested in Kyle Crockett. He got picked up by the Reds.

I would have been surprised had the Giants claimed him. I just threw his name out as a possibility.

 

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I would have been surprised had the Giants claimed him. I just threw his name out as a possibility.

I'm surprised NOBODY put a claim on him. He has been pretty bad though.

 

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It'd be disappointing if they just sold it off.

 

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It'd be disappointing if they just sold it off.

Meh.

Rule V picks rarely pay off. And basically, when they do, it is only for a VERY marginal player. Sure, there are Johan Santana’s and Dan Ugglas, but a better example of a good pick would be AU Valez.

I hope they use it on a player as well. That is more fun. But if it is sold, I am cool with that.