As does the Birmingham media guy.

Well, if he's the one that conducted/monitored the interviews this year, he's probably parroting what Egbert had said.

 

Either way, it's good to know this isn't a decision year. A season of ball in the International League will either prove the doubters wrong or right.

Looking at last year's Rule 5 draft, it appears Egbert will have to be protected as originally thought.

 

The new rules took effect before the last draft, and they were selecting members from the 2003 Rule 4 draft. First overall pick Ryan Goleski was a 2003 draft pick as was 4th pick Sean White... so I assume 2004 draftees are eligible this year..

 

The more likely pitcher to be claimed from the '04 draft is Adam Russell, however. A team can easily hide him in the pen, and his body/stuff profiles to the pen.

I always forget, what is the date you have to have your 40-man roster set by?

 

Regardless, there's a ton of deadweight on the 40-man right now.

I always forget, what is the date you have to have your 40-man roster set by?

 

Regardless, there's a ton of deadweight on the 40-man right now.

the deadline to protect players is in the week before the draft itself.

the deadline to protect players is in the week before the draft itself.

If the Sox decline the options on Pods, Erstad, and Uribe that will open 3 spots on the 40-man.

 

They will definitely protect Egbert and Russell, even if only to trade them later.

Edited October 20, 200718 yr by scenario

If the Sox decline the options on Pods, Erstad, and Uribe that will open 3 spots on the 40-man.

 

They will definitely protect Egbert and Russell, even if only to trade them later.

 

Egbert > Myers