Comments on: Rule 5 draft, potential targets http://phuturephillies.com/2007/11/30/rule-5-draft-potential-targets/ Phillies Prospects Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:25:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: PhillyFriar http://phuturephillies.com/2007/11/30/rule-5-draft-potential-targets/#comment-14531 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:29:00 +0000 http://phuturephillies.com/2007/11/30/rule-5-draft-potential-targets/#comment-14531 Baseball America has this tidbit regarding Lubanski in their rumors section:

“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.”

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=677

]]> By: Charlie http://phuturephillies.com/2007/11/30/rule-5-draft-potential-targets/#comment-14521 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:51:05 +0000 http://phuturephillies.com/2007/11/30/rule-5-draft-potential-targets/#comment-14521 I am in favor of bringing in anyone named Guevara. The only condition is that when he is not playing he has to wear a beret and a Che T-shirt.

]]> By: jamaal http://phuturephillies.com/2007/11/30/rule-5-draft-potential-targets/#comment-14460 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:45:51 +0000 http://phuturephillies.com/2007/11/30/rule-5-draft-potential-targets/#comment-14460 I’ve read that the Phillies more than likely will not lose any players in the draft. Does anyone know which players from the Phillies are available? I’ve read the rules about protecting players after so many years…but who does that leave unprotected??? How about Moran and Segovia???

]]> By: tph http://phuturephillies.com/2007/11/30/rule-5-draft-potential-targets/#comment-14459 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:14:05 +0000 http://phuturephillies.com/2007/11/30/rule-5-draft-potential-targets/#comment-14459 An interesting relief pitcher in the Rule 5 is Ryan Basner, a RHP from the Braves AAA team. He was a 7th Round Draft pick and the first college player the Braves selected that year. He is also from West Chester, PA (West Chester East HS). He throws hard (FB 93-96mph) and has been used by the Braves as a Starter, Closer, Middle Relief and Long Relief. He has also participated in Major League Spring Training with the Braves (non-roster invite) each of the last two seasons.

]]> By: Jim http://phuturephillies.com/2007/11/30/rule-5-draft-potential-targets/#comment-14455 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:25:28 +0000 http://phuturephillies.com/2007/11/30/rule-5-draft-potential-targets/#comment-14455 Considering our lack of a Third Baseman, I’d prefer D’Antona. He’s got serious upside and just isn’t getting a chance in a prospect rich Diamondback system. Lubanski is also very intriguing…but keeping him in the majors all season seems unlikely. D’Antona is major league ready.

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